Planes, trains and automobiles? The Transport Museum has them all and more. The museum is a must-see stop for anyone who loves historical vehicles of any kind. Here’s information on what to see and do at the Transport Museum.
For more ideas on what to do in St. Louis, check out Top Free Attractions in the St. Louis Area or Visiting the Gateway Arch.
Place and time:
The Transportation Museum is located on nearly 130 acres at 3015 Barrett Station Road in western St. Louis County, near the intersection of I-270 and Dougherty Ferry Road. From 270, take the Dougherty Ferry exit and head west to Barrett Station Road. Turn left at Barrett Station and follow the signs to the museum entrances.
The Transport Museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission Prices:
Admission to the museum is $ 8 for adults and $ 5 for children ages three to 12. Children two and under are free. Tickets to ride the miniature train are $ 4 per person for unlimited rides. The train leaves every 20 minutes throughout the day.
What to see:
The biggest draw for many visitors is the impressive collection of more than 70 locomotives, including many historic and one-of-a-kind steam engines. You can climb aboard a massive “Big Boy” engine, the largest and most successful steam locomotive ever built, or ride passenger cars, freight cars and more. A great way to learn about the history of these trains is to take one of the free guided tours offered by museum volunteers. Tours are offered Monday through Saturday at 10 am and 1 pm, and Sundays at 1 pm
While trains are a huge part of the museum, they are not the only thing worth seeing. Stop by the Earl C. Lindburg Automobile Center to see the museum’s collection of classic cars and trucks. The collection features a variety of early fire trucks and rare cars built in St. Louis. For a closer look at some of the museum’s attractions, see my photos of the Transportation Museum.
For children:
The Transportation Museum has a special play area for young children called the Creation Station. It’s full of all kinds of transportation related toys like Thomas and Chuggington. There is also a children’s kitchen, a puppet show and a train station. Tickets to Creation Station are $ 2 per person (one up) and each game session lasts one hour. Creation Station sessions are Monday through Friday at 9:15 am, 10:30 am and 11:45 am There is an additional session at 1 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.
