





Children's Museums
Interurban Railway Museum
📍 901 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074🌐 www.interurbanrailwaymuseum.org
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 1–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Interurban Railway Museum
Historical displays in an old train stop. Artifacts from a historic electric railway line, housed in an old train station building. Historic Car 360 is housed in an original train station building and features interactive exhibits on electricity and science, making it a hands-on learning experience about early electric railway technology. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 275 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- History Museum
- Location
- Historic Downtown Plano, Texas
- Admission
- Always free
- Best For
- All ages, families with preschoolers
- Highlights
- Historic Car 360 tours, interactive science exhibits, local history
💡 Did You Know?
- Historic Car 360 is housed in an original train station building and features interactive exhibits on electricity and science, making it a hands-on learning experience about early electric railway technology
- The museum offers completely free admission and operates a unique weekly Children's Storytime program every Friday at 11:00 am featuring 'Motorman Harold,' followed by guided tours of Historic Car 360
- The museum integrates three distinct historical themes—electric railway history, baseball history, and Native American/Plano local history—within a single historic train station venue
- Reviews consistently highlight knowledgeable staff members (46 mentions) and enthusiastic docents who provide personalized tours, with visitors noting their patience and willingness to guide even single visitors through exhibits
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on Fridays at 11:00 am for free Storytime with Motorman Harold followed by tours of Historic Car 360. The museum opens at 10:30 am on Fridays, so arrive early to maximize your experience.
- Admission is completely free with a suggested donation of $1 per child and $2 per adult. Many visitors appreciate the exceptional value and staff enthusiasm so much they voluntarily tip beyond the suggested amount.
- The knowledgeable staff members are highly enthusiastic and patient teachers who provide personalized explanations. Don't hesitate to ask them questions—they're known for going above and beyond even for individual visitors.
- This is an excellent field trip destination for homeschool groups and young children. The museum is small but highly interactive, making it engaging even for kids with short attention spans.
- Check planoconservancy.org for upcoming events like Texas Forever Fest (March 21st, 2026) which features extended hours from 11am-6pm. Special event hours may differ from regular museum hours.
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