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Museum Activities

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Union Pacific #4006 “Big Boy” Steam Engine with a delighted visitor

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, the first F/A-18 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., subject to close due to inclement weather. 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 Monday through Friday, at 9:15 | 10:30 | 11:45 a.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 $7 extra for unlimited rides available Monday – Friday, from 9:20 a.m. – 1:20 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 Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., subject to weather, mechanicals, car and crew availability.

 

 

 

 

 

Museum Activities

May the 4th be with you!

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, the first F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., subject to close due to inclement weather. 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 first and third Sunday of the month, 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 $7 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 Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., subject to weather, mechanicals, car and crew availability.

 

 

Museum Activities

Chicago Transit Authority Series 1-50 Rapid Transit Elevated Streetcar #44

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, the first F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., subject to close due to inclement weather. 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 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 $7 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 Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., subject to weather, mechanicals, car and crew availability.

 

Feature Friday/Museum Activities

Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus Pod

Feature Fridays are back at The National Museum of Transportation in May 2025! Come hear the backstories of five of the Museum’s artifacts. Regular Museum admission applies, but you do not need to make a reservation. Just gather by the artifact.

May 2, 2025, HT Pott Towboat
10:00 a.m.

May 9, 2025, Reading “Black Diamond”
10:00 a.m.

May 16, 2025, A.L. Dyke
(meet at A.L. Dyke Steam Car in the Earl C. Lindburg
Automobile Building)
10:00 a.m.

May 23, 2025, New York & Chicago & St. Louis Railroad
Nickel Plate Road
Locomotive #170
10:00 a.m.

May 30, 2025, New York Central, #2933 “Mohawk Locomotive”
10:00 a.m.

Go here for the full flyer with the artifacts depicted.

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, the first F/A-18 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., subject to close due to inclement weather. 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 Monday through Friday, at 9:15 | 10:30 | 11:45 a.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 $7 extra for unlimited rides available Monday – Friday, from 9:20 a.m. – 1:20 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 Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., subject to weather, mechanicals, car and crew availability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Museum Activities

minority black child

Union Pacific #4006 “Big Boy” Steam Engine with a delighted visitor

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, the first F/A-18 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., subject to close due to inclement weather. 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 Monday through Friday, at 9:15 | 10:30 | 11:45 a.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 $7 extra for unlimited rides available Monday – Friday, from 9:20 a.m. – 1:20 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 Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., subject to weather, mechanicals, car and crew availability.

 

 

 

 

 

Porsche ONLY Cars & Coffee/Delaware Lackawanna & Western #952 120th Anniversary/Museum Activities

Porsche ONLY Cars & Coffee

The Porsche Club of St. is holding its rescheduled Porsche ONLY Cars & Coffee event at The National Museum of Transportation on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. – 12 Noon, in Parking Lot/Entrance #2 on the Barrett Station Lot. Museum regular admission applies (which has been reduced to $9.52 for today–see the #952 celebration below). Go here for all nine car events being held this year at the Museum.

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, the first F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., subject to close due to inclement weather. 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.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western #952 Celebrating 120 Years!

Special adult admission price today only for $9.52 in honor of #952 celebrating 120 years! Join us for walk-around and cab tours.

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 first and third Sunday of the month, 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 $7 extra for unlimited rides available on Sunday from 9:20 a.m. – 3:20 p.m., weather and mechanicals permitting. Lenny, a steel drums player, will be performing nearby the mini-train from noon to 2:00 pm!

The Trolley

The historic trolley/streetcar rides are free with Museum admission. The trolley is operated by experienced volunteer conductors Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., subject to weather, mechanicals, car and crew availability.

 

 

Periodical Sale/Museum Activities

Chicago Transit Authority Series 1-50 Rapid Transit Elevated Streetcar #44

Periodical Sale

Our PERIODICAL Sale is a sale of duplicate periodicals from the National Museum of Transportation Library collection. The Sale We Do PERIODICALly! SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 9 am – 12 Noon Inside the Museum’s historic bookmobile! MUSEUM ENTRANCE #2. SALE ATTENDANCE IS FREE. All proceeds benefit TNMOT Library and Archives.

Note: While there is no charge to attend the sale, Museum admission is additional for those wishing to visit the campus after the sale.

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, the first F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., subject to close due to inclement weather. 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 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 $7 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 Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., subject to weather, mechanicals, car and crew availability.

 

Museum Activities

Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus Pod

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, the first F/A-18 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., subject to close due to inclement weather. 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 Monday through Friday, at 9:15 | 10:30 | 11:45 a.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 $7 extra for unlimited rides available Monday – Friday, from 9:20 a.m. – 1:20 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 Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., subject to weather, mechanicals, car and crew availability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Museum Activities

minority black child

Union Pacific #4006 “Big Boy” Steam Engine with a delighted visitor

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, the first F/A-18 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., subject to close due to inclement weather. 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 Monday through Friday, at 9:15 | 10:30 | 11:45 a.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 $7 extra for unlimited rides available Monday – Friday, from 9:20 a.m. – 1:20 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 Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., subject to weather, mechanicals, car and crew availability.

 

 

 

 

 

Museum Activities

Chicago Transit Authority Series 1-50 Rapid Transit Elevated Streetcar #44

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, the first F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed Easter Sunday, 4/20/2025), subject to close due to inclement weather. 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 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 $7 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 Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., subject to weather, mechanicals, car and crew availability.