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Visitor tip
Plan to touch and climb on the exhibits—the museum is highly interactive with hands-on access to trains, trolleys, and vehicles. This appeals to both children and adults, so allow adequate time for exploration.
Visitor tip
Check the museum calendar for Feature Fridays highlighting specific locomotives and cars, as well as special car shows like Porsche Cars & Coffee and Early Fords Show for themed experiences and enhanced exhibits.
Visitor tip
The museum is equally engaging for adult visitors without children—the comprehensive vintage car collection, locomotives, and transportation exhibits offer significant educational and historical value for all ages.
About National Museum of Transportation
The evolution of trains, planes & autos. Indoor/outdoor museum exhibiting historic vehicles, including cars, planes & over 70 locomotives.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Transportation Museum
- Collection Size
- Largest collection of transportation vehicles in the world with 190+ major exhibits
- Founded
- 1944
- Location
- Saint Louis, Missouri
What visitors say
Can't say enough about this museum! We had a blast. There is so much info and so many interactive exhibits. Definitely recommend the family pack for families. It's a great deal and if you only have one child as we do, the card doesn't…
So wonderful! The entire family absolution loved this place! We were all able to get on several trains, touch almost everything, tram rides and trolley train bus rides! Almost every type of transportation is there to see, walk up to, &…
It was cool for being there the first time. The tickets were higher than what I figured. Plus if you want to ride the smaller train you have to pay more. $16 for adults and $8 for 12 and under. Littles are free. You can see trains and…
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Did You Know?
- Houses the largest collection of transportation vehicles in the world, with over 190 major exhibits including more than 70 locomotives, aviation vehicles, and automobiles
- Offers interactive experiences allowing visitors to board and touch multiple types of transportation, including trains, trolleys, and trams, making it highly hands-on for all ages
- Currently hosting a Route 66 100th Anniversary Exhibition (1926-2026), celebrating the centennial of this iconic American highway
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