About
Planes, trains and automobiles – the National Museum of Transportation has one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the world, according to the Smithsonian Institution. Since its founding in 1944, the museum and staff have worked to curate the largest collection of its kind in the world. Today, the museum is a leader in the protection and interpretation of North America’s transportation heritage.Where to Get Your Kicks in St. Louis
As you make your way along Route 66, combine must-see places that have maintained their Americana character with new destinations in diverse neighborhoods.
Traveling to St. Louis? Full STEAM Ahead!
The National Museum of Transportation is one of the best places to participate in STEAM activities in St. Louis – we bet your kids won’t even realize that they’re learning!
2933 Barrett Station Road
St. Louis,
MO
63122
TripAdvisor Rating:
446 Reviews | Write a ReviewDisappointing Train Museum
Reviewed By marcs73 September 2026A train museum of mostly poor condition exhibits. Children 5 and under will like the play area at the beginning and perhaps the train ride around the parking lot. One building with cars but nothing...
Full ReviewNeither fish nor fowl - ends up a bit ho hum
Reviewed By scott r September 2026Draws a lot of kiddos, but aside from running around the initial building and maybe the 'train' ride if you can keep their imagination, I'm not sure they won't get bored - get 'em an ice cream I...
Full ReviewStill enjoy this museum after more than five decades of visits
Reviewed By foreverlearningTC June 2026My first visit to the St. Louis National museum of transportation was around 1973, while on a family vacation. At that age, it was really neat to be able to climb into cars and especially a caboose...
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Hours vary by day and season – check website to plan your visit.
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TripAdvisor Rating:
446 Reviews | Write a ReviewDisappointing Train Museum
Reviewed By marcs73 September 2026A train museum of mostly poor condition exhibits. Children 5 and under will like the play area at the beginning and perhaps the train ride around the parking lot. One building with cars but nothing...
Full ReviewNeither fish nor fowl - ends up a bit ho hum
Reviewed By scott r September 2026Draws a lot of kiddos, but aside from running around the initial building and maybe the 'train' ride if you can keep their imagination, I'm not sure they won't get bored - get 'em an ice cream I...
Full ReviewStill enjoy this museum after more than five decades of visits
Reviewed By foreverlearningTC June 2026My first visit to the St. Louis National museum of transportation was around 1973, while on a family vacation. At that age, it was really neat to be able to climb into cars and especially a caboose...
Full Review