Children's Museums

Foley Railroad Museum

Name: Foley Railroad Museum
Address: 125 E Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535, Foley, AL, US
Telephone: (251) 943-1818
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (728 reviews)

📍 125 E Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535

📞 (251) 943-1818

🌐 www.foleyrailroadmuseum.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–3 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–3 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–3 PM
Thursday	10 AM–3 PM
Friday	10 AM–3 PM
Saturday	10 AM–3 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About Foley Railroad Museum

Large model railroad & real train cars. Free museum featuring a huge, remote-controlled model railroad, real train cars & other exhibits. The O gauge model train layout features over a quarter-mile of track and is only open to visitors on Saturdays. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 728 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Railroad Museum
Best For: All ages
Highlights: 1909 depot, model train layout with quarter-mile of track, train ride, vintage railcars
Admission: Free
Location: Heritage Park, downtown Foley, Alabama

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The O gauge model train layout features over a quarter-mile of track and is only open to visitors on Saturdays
🏛️The museum's centerpiece is a beautifully restored 1909 railroad depot that has survived multiple hurricanes
⭐The museum offers a 10-minute miniature train ride around Heritage Park that appeals to both children and adults
⭐The miniature train village includes interactive scavenger hunts for visitors to complete
⭐The museum maintains an exceptionally high 4.8-star rating based on 728 reviews, with visitors particularly praising staff knowledge of local railroad history beyond what is displayed on exhibit placards

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Plan your visit for Saturday to access the O gauge model train layout in the backyard, which features over a quarter-mile of track and is only open on Saturdays.
💡Engage with the knowledgeable staff members who can provide detailed historical information about the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the depot's architecture that goes far beyond what's available on placards.
💬Budget 1-2 hours for your visit to enjoy the 1909 restored depot, walk-through vintage railcars, the 10-minute train ride around Heritage Park, and the miniature train village scavenger hunts.
💡The 10-minute train ride around Heritage Park is enjoyable for both children and adults, making it a worthwhile activity for mixed-age groups visiting together.
💬Take advantage of free admission and explore the miniature train village with scavenger hunts, which provides interactive engagement for kids while being one of the best free attractions in Foley.