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Visitor tip
Start with the game room and K'Nex amusement park (lit up in the dark) as these interactive exhibits are visitor favorites; also look for the 'find Waldo' game throughout the museum where kids can collect small prizes
Visitor tip
Bring children ages 5 and up for the best experience—each room contains hands-on activities and toys playable by multiple age groups, making it ideal for multi-generational visits with kids and grandparents
Best time
Visit on weekday mornings around 11am to avoid crowds; the museum staff is noted for being exceptionally friendly and willing to share stories about the building and collection when not busy
About Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum
Classic toys & model train layouts. Nostalgic place with extensive exhibits of classic toys as well as operating model train layouts.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Toy and Train Museum
- Summer Hours
- 9am-4pm, seven days a week
- Special Event
- Fairy Garden Event — May 30th, 5-7pm
- Promo
- 10% off admission with paw print discovery
What visitors say
The museum had been on my list for years, but Im glad I waited because I was able to take my daughter and granddaughters. We were greeted by a very nice lady who gave us the information on the different rooms of the museum and the…
Friendly staff. Free play in each room and antique to 1990s toys, dolls, and a whole floor showcasing Peanuts to see. Classic and modern train sets. Free pinball and unique and fair priced gift shop. Makes it worth planning trips…
Came here on a Friday around 11am. Such a unique place! Staff was so friendly and each room contained something fun and specific to its design. There are 3 floors and so much to do! There is a cool gift shop and so much nostolgia!
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Did You Know?
- The museum features free playable pinball machines and slot car tracks throughout its exhibits, allowing visitors to interact with and operate vintage arcade games
- The Fairy Garden Event is an interactive program where children receive wings and tutus, make bracelets, receive fairy dust, hear stories, and plant mini fairy gardens during special evening events
- The museum spans 3 floors with themed rooms containing hands-on displays, including a K'Nex amusement park exhibit set up in a darkened room with illuminated moving rides
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