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What you should know
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Engage with the knowledgeable docents on-site who provide detailed information and historical lessons about the trains and depot. They also allow interactive experiences like ringing the large bell, which is especially engaging for children.
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Check the events board posted near the entrance when you arrive to learn about upcoming special events and programs the museum will be hosting.
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Bring young children with you—the museum is kid-friendly with interactive elements and hands-on opportunities that make learning about local transportation history engaging for little ones.
About San Bernardino History and Railroad Museum
Exhibits on trains & local history. Set in an 1918 train depot, this museum showcases artifacts dedicated to railroad & local history.
What visitors say
Beautiful building. Very nice docents who will share some history of the railroad and depot in San Bernardino.
Grreat museum! Trains everywhere you look! Artifacts from the 1900s sheds light on transportation’s evolution. Small space but you could find yourself spending a few HOURS in there (like I did) just roaming and reading the history of…
Amazing tour. The gentlemen there gave us all kinds of information and lessons about the trains. It’s bigger than I thought and they have a lot to look at! They have a small donation box to keep it running so anything you can spare…
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Did You Know?
- The museum is housed in a historic 1918 train depot building, making it both a functional exhibition space and a preserved architectural landmark from the early 20th century
- The museum features a notable firefighter collection in addition to its railroad memorabilia, offering a unique dual focus on local transportation and emergency service history
- Visitors report spending multiple hours exploring the museum despite its small footprint, suggesting the collection density and detail of exhibits is substantial for the space
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