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The Museum of Transportation is a 42-acre transportation museum in Kirkwood, Missouri. The Museum of Transportation is a privately owned and operated facility. Founded in 1944, it has a wide variety of vehicles: antique cars, boats, aircraft, and a sizable collection of locomotives and railroad equipment from around the United States. The museum houses 'one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the world,' according to the Smithsonian Institution.The museum restores and displays a collection spanning 15 decades of American history. In addition to a world-class collection, the Museum is home to a nationally acclaimed research library of transportation-related memorabilia and documents.MOT hosts eleven car shows annually.A miniature train operates around a loop of track near the parking lot and full-sized restored trolleys operate Thursday-Sunday from April through October.During the Christmas holiday season, MOT hosts the E. Desmond Lee Holiday Train Display, the largest indoor holiday display in Missouri.The Museum is open daily March through October. In November through February the Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday. The Museum is closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Address: 2933 Barrett Station Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122, USA
Phone: (314) 965-6212
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State: Missouri
City: St. Louis
Zip Code: 63122


Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Reviews
This place is excellent, so much to see! Many, many trains to climb on and explore in. The trains are displayed outside and can get pretty warm in the summer, but some of the trains are under a canopy which helps cut the heat. There is also a display of cars inside of an air conditioned building. This is a fun place to cool off and hang out for a while. The main building has a lot of great history and displays to explore. It is quite a walk from the main building to the trains, but luckily they have a shuttle that runs back and forth. The kids will love this as much as seeing and exploring the trains. There is also a large tug boat you can climb around in, but aren't allowed to go inside. Fun time!
7 years ago (04-02-2018)
Went on a chilly day where most extra activities were closed but my son and cousins had an exciting time seeing and going in some awesome historic trains. I had fun too. If you kid likes Thomas or Dinosaur Train then you must go.
7 years ago (12-03-2018)
This place is amazing! The model trains in the building are so cool! Take the time to do a tour of the trains. I wish I could remember our guides name; he was fantastic! You get to go through a train that you can only see if you are on the tour.
8 years ago (28-01-2018)
I recently bought a year long membership! The kids play area is great for toddlers! The ride on train is also fun! They have a cafe and gift shop. The staff I have interacted with have all been very friendly and helpful! Thanks!
8 years ago (19-01-2018)
Great place, love to go and see trains and I can show off my knowledge to friends... I always look forward to visiting and always want to come back. They have some trains that are hidden though... The daylight 4460 is hidden in accomandated personnel area and you can only see it when you ask, but you are allowed to go back there if you ask. Staff is very freindy and are willing to give you extra info. 5 stars!
7 years ago (15-03-2018)
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