Children's Museums
Fullerton Train Museum
📍 200 E Santa Fe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Fullerton Train Museum
Vintage train cars & cabooses on display. Historic train cars & cabooses with period decor, open the first & third Saturday of every month. The museum operates on a limited schedule, open only the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to noon, making it a unique appointment-based museum experience. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 79 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Train Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9am-Noon
- Focus
- Southern California railroad heritage and history
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum operates on a limited schedule, open only the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to noon, making it a unique appointment-based museum experience
- The museum is a non-profit organization actively engaged in restoration work, with volunteers currently undertaking exterior painting of rolling stock and creating new exhibits within vintage train cars
- The museum features period-accurate exhibits recreating 1950s-era train travel experiences, including details and artifacts from what passengers would have encountered on 36-hour train journeys
- The museum is located at the Fullerton Transportation Center at the corner of Pomona and Santa Fe, integrating Southern California's railroad heritage from the 19th century onward
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on the 1st or 3rd Saturday morning (9 AM - Noon) and arrive early to chat with knowledgeable volunteers who share personal railroad experiences and can provide detailed historical context about train travel from the 1950s era
- Always check the museum's website before visiting, as Google Maps may not have the most current operating hours. The museum's open days are only the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 9 AM to Noon
- The museum is free admission and run by dedicated non-profit volunteers actively restoring and creating new exhibits, making it a rewarding small museum to support in Downtown Fullerton
- Plan for an immersive experience exploring retired train cars with authentic 1950s passenger details and exhibits. Allow time to engage with volunteers who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge—this is where much of the educational value lies
- The museum is conveniently located at the corner of Pomona and Santa Fe in the Fullerton Transportation Center, making it easy to combine with other transportation-related attractions in the area
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