The All Chevy Car Show is occurring at TNMOT on Sunday, September 8, 2024, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., larger lower lot. (Rain date is Sunday, September 15, 2024.) Museum Admission applies.
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Horseless Carriage/Early Fords Car Show on Father’s Day
Our annual Father’s Day Horseless Carriage Car Show is occurring at TNMOT on Sunday, June 16, 2024, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Museum Admission applies.
Museum Events and Early Fords Car Show
Early Fords Car Show
The Early Fords Car Show is occurring at TNMOT on Sunday, May 19, 2024, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the upper lot. Museum Admission applies.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
We invite you to come visit the National Museum of Transportation! Full of photographic opportunities, historic artifacts, model trains and aircraft, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. TNMOT is primarily an outdoor facility. Please call 314.289.3508, ext. 4, for weather updates.
Our knowledgeable tour guides are available in the Earl C. Lindburg Automobile Center to answer your questions about our vintage vehicles. Public guided tours are available at 10 a.m. each open day, weather permitting, no reservation required. Much of our extensive 70-piece locomotive collection is covered under the Roberts Pavilion, plus more nearby, for safe exploring. A tour guide is on hand at the pavilion ready to reply to your inquiries.
The Major Lee Berra Creation Station
The Major Lee Berra Creation Station, an interactive transportation-themed play and educational area geared to one- to five-year olds, has boarding times on the 1st and 3rd Sunday, 9:15 | 10:30 | 11:45 a.m | 1:00 | 2:15 p.m., with an additional $3 per person fee.
The Wm F. Ross Special Miniature Train
The Wm. F. Ross Special Miniature Train operates rides twice around a substantial portion of TNMOT’s property, with knowledgeable and friendly conductors narrating the trip. Train tickets are $6 extra for unlimited rides available on Sunday from 9:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m., weather and mechanicals permitting.
The Trolley
The historic trolley/streetcar rides are free with Museum admission. The trolley is operated by experienced volunteer conductors on Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., weather and mechanicals permitting.
Owney’s Handcar Village
Owney’s Handcar Village is included in the price of the miniature train tickets which are $6 extra for unlimited rides. Children propel the handcars by turning a crank by hand to travel through Owney’s village–activity and fun at the same time! The village is open Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. weather permitting.
Pumpers & Pistons Car Show/Community Helpers/Plein Air Artists
May 18th is Pumpers & Pistons/Community Helpers/Plein Air Artists Day!
Today, May 18, 2024, we will have all sorts of special vehicles on display at The National Museum of Transportation, along with our community helpers–you’ll see fire trucks, with at least one pumping water, a medical helicopter, police cars, rescue dogs, military plus commercial and construction vehicles, big trucks, and more! As a special treat there will be more activities for children and also you can see plein air artists in action on our grounds beautifully rendering artifacts and gardens onto canvas. The Young Professionals Board is hosting bubbles, BBQ, and games–their ice cream social is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Regular Museum admission applies. The event is presented by The Gateway Fire Historical Society and The American Truck Historical Society.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
We invite you to come visit the National Museum of Transportation! Full of photographic opportunities, historic artifacts, model trains and aircraft, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. TNMOT is primarily an outdoor facility. Please call 314.289.3508, ext. 4, for weather updates.
Our knowledgeable tour guides are available in the C. Lindburg Automobile Center to answer your questions about our vintage vehicles. Public guided tours are available at 10 a.m. each open day, weather permitting, no reservation required. Much of our extensive 70-piece locomotive collection is covered under the Roberts Pavilion, plus more nearby, for safe exploring. A tour guide is on hand at the pavilion ready to reply to your inquiries.
The Wm F. Ross Special Miniature Train
The Wm. F. Ross Special Miniature Train operates rides twice around a substantial portion of TNMOT’s property, with knowledgeable and friendly conductors narrating the trip. Train tickets are $6 extra for unlimited rides available on Saturday from 9:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m., weather and mechanicals permitting.
The Trolley
The historic trolley/streetcar rides are free with Museum admission. The trolley is operated by experienced volunteer conductors on Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., weather and mechanicals permitting.
Owney’s Handcar Village
Owney’s Handcar Village is included in the price of the miniature train tickets which are $6 extra for unlimited rides. Children propel the handcars by turning a crank by hand to travel through Owney’s village – activity and fun at the same time! The village is open Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. weather permitting.
Brass & Nickel Car Show
The Brass & Nickel Car Show, including pre-War vehicles, will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, on The National Museum of Transportation’s upper lot.
Sunday, October 6th
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Museum admission required.
