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Location
Accessibility
Service animals welcome; pets not allowed
Visitor tip
Young children should head directly to the Thomas play tables and model railroad room areas. These interactive exhibits keep smaller kids engaged while older family members explore the historic rail cars and detailed historical plaques throughout the grounds.
Visitor tip
The museum is conveniently located right next to Zoo Miami (entrance on the right) and adjacent to the Military Museum, making it easy to combine visits or explore the nearby Presidential Rail Car 'Ferdinand Magellan' and Naval Air Station Richmond exhibit in the same trip.
About Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Historical trains with interior tours. Indoor/outdoor museum of historical train cars, offering tours of the old-fashioned interiors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Railroad Museum
- Highlights
- 40+ historic rail cars, Presidential Rail Car Ferdinand Magellan, Steam Locomotive #153, model railroad room
- Hours
- Wed-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
- Admission
- $12 adults, $10 kids (3-12), Free under 2
What visitors say
We went on the first Saturday of the month, which is free admission. You still have to pay for any add-on experiences, like the train rides, but it’s worth it! We went on the 100 year old train that went back and forth on the track…
This was such a great gem to visit. The location is right before Zoo Miami's parking lot area and right next to the Military Museum. Tickets are available for free through the Miami Dade Library System and there are plenty of cool add…
Clean grounds, lots of equipment, mix of steam and diesel. Has operating model railroad layouts, model train display, and kid's play area. Static displays and a train ride available. Free parking.
From 1,163 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Houses the Presidential Rail Car 'Ferdinand Magellan', the direct predecessor to Air Force One, available for interior tours
- Collection includes Florida East Coast Steam Locomotive #153, a historic steam engine among over 40 total rail cars
- Offers free admission on the first Saturday of each month, though add-on experiences like train rides require separate payment
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