Children's Museums
Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum
📍 5202 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. |
About Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum
A railroad museum with display trains. A steam, gas-mechanical & electronic train history museum, with outdoor exhibits of vintage cars. Trains are built and operated by museum members themselves, featuring live steam, gas-mechanical, and electric locomotives in actual operation. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 648 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Railroad Museum
- Location
- Griffith Park, Los Angeles
- Founded
- 1956
- Best For
- All ages
- Highlights
- Live steam train rides, member-built locomotives and equipment
💡 Did You Know?
- Trains are built and operated by museum members themselves, featuring live steam, gas-mechanical, and electric locomotives in actual operation
- Public train rides operate every Sunday (weather permitting) with a suggested donation of only $4 per adult, making it an affordable family attraction
- The museum closes for safety during extremely hot weather conditions (such as August 24), demonstrating operational commitment to visitor safety
- Train rides feature miniature town displays and tunnels that passengers travel through, creating an immersive experience rated 4.8/5 by 648 reviewers
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on Sunday afternoons close to closing time to avoid crowds—reviewers noted arriving an hour before closing meant no wait lines and ample parking
- Avoid visiting in extreme heat (August and similar peak summer months)—the museum closes for safety during extremely hot weather, so plan spring or fall visits instead
- Bring a secure way to hold toddlers on the train ride as there are no seat belts; children must be held onto securely while riding the steam engines through tunnels and miniature town displays
- Plan for a 25-30 minute wait during typical visiting times and budget $4 per adult as a suggested donation—the venue offers good shade while waiting and marks tickets with a train emblem punch
- Plan to visit on a Sunday for the main attraction—public train rides only operate on Sundays weather permitting, making this the essential day to experience the operating steam, gas-mechanical, and electric trains
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