Children's Museums

Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn

Name: Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn
Address: 5202 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States, Burbank, CA, US
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Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (200 reviews)

📍 5202 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, United States

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🌐 www.carolwood.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tuesday	11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wednesday	11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Thursday	11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Friday	11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Saturday	11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday	11 a.m.–3 p.m.

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About Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn

Walt Disney's workshop & train museum. Old-fashioned model train museum, with memorabilia from originator Walt Disney's life & hobbies. Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn was relocated from Disney's Holmby Hills estate, which featured an entire backyard railroad with tunnels that Walt Disney built himself. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 200 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Historic Railroad Barn
Location: Griffith Park, Los Angeles
Hours: Third Sunday of month, 11 AM – 3 PM
Admission: Free
Mission: Preserve Walt Disney's railroad legacy

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️Walt Disney's Carolwood Barn was relocated from Disney's Holmby Hills estate, which featured an entire backyard railroad with tunnels that Walt Disney built himself
🏛️The barn and its artifacts were preserved and moved to Griffith Park after Walt Disney's wife passed away in 1997, at the request of his daughter who wanted to honor his passions
⭐The museum displays an original Disneyland train on display alongside original artwork and memorabilia from Walt Disney's personal collection
⭐Open only on the third Sunday of each month from 11 AM to 3 PM with free admission, making it a limited-access hidden gem in Griffith Park

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Arrive early on the third Sunday of the month (opening at 11 AM) to minimize wait times to enter the barn, as visitors report needing to wait during peak hours despite the limited monthly opening.
💬Park on the Carolwood Barn side of Griffith Park (not the other train ride side) to avoid confusion and unnecessary street crossing, as the two attractions require separate parking areas.
💡Start with the short train ride outside to excite children, then proceed into the barn to view the original Disneyland train and Walt Disney's personal artifacts and memorabilia for maximum engagement.
💡Follow @WaltsBarn on Instagram for updates on special events and any schedule changes beyond the standard third Sunday monthly opening, as the venue hosts occasional social events.
💬Consider making a donation to support the venue's preservation efforts—reviews mention donations are accepted and help maintain this free attraction and its historically significant artifacts from Walt Disney's original Holmby Hills railroad collection.