Children's Museums
Travel Town Gift Shop
📍 Travel Town Museum 5200 Zoo Drive next to the 134 Freeway at the Forest Lawn Drive exit, 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Travel Town Gift Shop
Long-running museum dedicated to trains. Long-standing Griffith Park museum dedicated to trains with multiple locomotives & cars on display. Travel Town features Dining Car 369 as part of its historic railroad and transportation collection. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 683 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Transportation Museum
- Operator
- City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation & Parks
- Notable Features
- Historic railroad collection
- Closure Notice
- Temporarily closed Mondays
💡 Did You Know?
- Travel Town features Dining Car 369 as part of its historic railroad and transportation collection
- The museum offers free admission and operates as a donation-supported institution in Griffith Park
- Visitors can ride a miniature train around the perimeter of Travel Town for $3-$3.50, completing two loops around the park
- The venue hosts volunteer-led restoration projects, with volunteers actively working on and giving tours of trains being restored
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for 2.5-3 hours to see everything at a leisurely pace. The museum is compact and can be explored thoroughly in this timeframe, making it ideal for a focused afternoon activity.
- Bring your own picnic food and blankets to enjoy meals among the trains. The venue welcomes outside food and provides a unique dining experience that enhances the visit.
- Visit on Saturdays when volunteer restoration tours are available. These guided tours offer deeper insight into train history and restoration work, adding educational value beyond self-guided exploration.
- The miniature train ride costs only $3-3.50 and circles the perimeter twice. While it's a short experience, it's an affordable add-on activity that young children enjoy.
- Admission and parking are completely free with donations welcome. This makes Travel Town an excellent budget-friendly option for families, though note the venue is closed Mondays.
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