The Ohio Railway Museum

About The Ohio Railway Museum

Fixture for railroad history since 1948. This long-running museum dedicated to railroad history offers streetcar & passenger car rides. One of the oldest rail museums in the United States, operating as a fixture for railroad history since 1948. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 361 visitors.

💬 What Visitors Say

• 💡Plan your visit around the trolley schedule: trolleys run every half hour. Arrive on the hour, spend 30 minutes exploring the museum and walking through train cars, then catch the trolley ride. This timing maximizes your experience without long waits between rides.
• 💡You can ride the trolley multiple times on a single admission ticket. If you have a full afternoon, you can explore different areas between rides, though reviewers note there may not be quite enough exhibits for multiple hour-long waits.
• 💡The knowledgeable volunteer staff are a major asset—don't hesitate to ask questions about the locomotives and railway history. This museum excels at providing personalized educational insights about Ohio transportation history and the restoration work being done.
• 💬Plan to spend 2-4 hours total. The museum is small and doesn't require extensive time, making it ideal for a Saturday afternoon visit (Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., May through September). It's close to the Columbus/Worthington area, so it works well as a half-day outing.
• 🕐Visit during special seasonal events like the Ghost Trolley (Halloween) or Steam Locomotive Weekend (May 2027) for unique experiences beyond standard train rides. These themed events offer added entertainment value and special performances.