Children's Museums
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
📍 12450 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177🌐 www.goldcoastrailroadmuseum.org
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
About Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Historical trains with interior tours. Indoor/outdoor museum of historical train cars, offering tours of the old-fashioned interiors. Houses the Presidential Rail Car 'Ferdinand Magellan', the direct predecessor to Air Force One, available for interior tours. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,163 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Railroad Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- 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
💡 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
- Features a 100-year-old operating train that provides approximately 30-minute ride experiences along the track
- Provides free admission to Military personnel and offers discounted entry through Museums4All program ($3.00 for up to 4 people with EBT/WIC)
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on the first Saturday of the month for free admission. While add-on experiences like train rides still require payment, this is an excellent way to explore the 40+ historic rail cars and exhibits at no base cost.
- Free or discounted tickets are available through the Miami Dade Library System and Museums4All ($3 for up to 4 people with EBT/WIC card), plus military visitors receive free admission.
- The 100-year-old operating train ride is a must-do highlight that takes about 30 minutes. Budget additional time and money for this add-on experience, as it's frequently mentioned as a favorite among visitors.
- 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.
- 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.
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