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Location
Parking
Free parking available on either side of the 250 steam engine; spaces are limited so parking is not guaranteed; visitors must obtain a parking pass from the front desk
Visitor tip
Don't miss climbing through the interior of the historic caboose and 110-year-old steam locomotive—these hands-on experiences are highlighted as must-sees by visitors and provide unique insight into railroad worker history.
Best time
If visiting during off-season or non-peak times, call ahead to confirm hours, as review data indicates that posted information may not always be accurate during slower periods.
About Wilmington Railroad Museum
Place with exhibits on railroad history. Museum with history on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, scale models & a full-size steam engine.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Railroad Museum
- Main Attractions
- Climb on historic steam locomotive and caboose, 1200+ ft of model train layouts with interactive buttons
- Admission
- $12 adults, $10 seniors/military, $8 kids 3-12, free under 2
- Visit Duration
- Approximately 1 hour
What visitors say
Looking for a way to pass the time in Wilmington? This is a charming place to spend an hour or two. They have a super fun collection of model railroads of various gauges, and interesting tidbits about the history or railroading in the…
So much to see! Easy parking access to entrance. The eye candy starts as soon as you walk in the door. Not only is there history displayed, but there are nice displays of hands on interactive trains of all sizes. It was alot of fun to…
On a rainy day, this place is wonderful to visit. Lots of Brio toys for the grandchildren to play with, extensive display of ACL tools and RR equipment, a great gift shop, and a locomotive and caboose to climb on! And the HO train…
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Did You Know?
- The museum features over 1,200 feet of model railroad tracks across HO, G, O, and N scale formats, with interactive layouts that visitors can control with buttons
- Visitors can climb aboard and explore a 110-year-old fully outfitted steam locomotive and a life-size caboose, providing hands-on historical experience
- The museum holds a Guinness World Record from 2011, though the specific record category is not detailed in the available information
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