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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.

💬 What Parents 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.

Hours

Monday10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday10 AM–5 PM
Wednesday10 AM–5 PM
Thursday10 AM–5 PM
Friday10 AM–5 PM
Saturday10 AM–5 PM
Sunday10 AM–5 PM

Travel Town Gift Shop

★★★★☆ 4.6 (683 reviews)
📍 Travel Town Museum 5200 Zoo Drive next to the 134 Freeway at the Forest Lawn Drive exit, 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Type
Transportation Museum
Operator
City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation & Parks
Notable Features
Historic railroad collection
Closure Notice
Temporarily closed Mondays
🚗 Get Directions 🌐 Visit Website 📞 Call (323) 662-4253
Map & Directions
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Good to 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

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