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Location
Parking
Free parking. Main lot is gravel. Handicap parking available in main lot and paved spot next to depot
Accessibility
Train rides accessible on covered flatcar. ADA-accessible flat car for train rides. Handicap parking in main lot next to ramp and paved spot next to depot platform. Not all exhibits fully accessible due to historic nature of railroad equipment
Visitor tip
Engage with the volunteer staff—many have been supporting the museum for over a decade and can provide detailed historical explanations of the trains and San Antonio history. This personalized knowledge significantly enhances the educational experience, especially for children.
About Texas Transportation Museum
Trains, antique cars & a historic depot. Transportation history via exhibits of antique vehicles, locomotives, model trains & a depot.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Transportation Museum
- Highlights
- Vintage train rides, classic cars, model railroads, diesel cab rides
- Operating Since
- 1964 (60+ years)
- Admission
- General admission includes train rides; diesel cab rides $5 additional
What visitors say
This was a great treat. If you want a low pace attraction for the little ones to enjoy with no line... this is great. They have a playground and an actual short train ride. The staff is all volunteers so please be kind and pick their…
We had the BEST time at their Spook-track-ula this weekend! 🎃🧡🌟 What a great event for family fun! Well done, TTM! You always do a fabulous job; this museum is a shining gift to the community, especially to those who are train…
My family had such a fun time at the Texas Transportation Museum. I loved the simplicity of the museum and how it was not crowded. There were several sweet older guys that interacted with my two kiddos. One gentleman took the time to…
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Did You Know?
- The museum is operated entirely by volunteers, some of whom have been supporting the facility for over a decade, providing educational value through their personal expertise and passion for transportation history
- The collection spans over a century of transportation history, including vehicles from 1898-1947 (fire trucks), 1898-1903 (horse carriages), 1903-1931 (classic automobiles), and vintage locomotives
- Train rides are included with general admission and operate on a fixed Saturday-Sunday schedule (10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM) with an additional option for diesel cab rides with an engineer for $5 (weekend only)
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