The National Museum of Transportation

Museums & Galleries

About

We've got Planes, Trains, & Automobiles...and trolleys, too! The National Museum of Transportation has "one of the largest and best collection of transportation vehicles in the world," according to The Smithsonian Institution.

2933 Barrett Station Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63122

Get Directions

TripAdvisor Rating:

435 Reviews | Write a Review
Unmissable if you are in St Louis!
Reviewed By Michael T August 2024

I have visited the national railway museums of England (York), France (Mulhouse), and Portugal. This is by far the best for children of all ages...For European visitors it showcases the many kinds...

Full Review
Great place/awful music
Reviewed By Mike H July 2024

Everything about this museum is wonderful except who in the heck decided that we need to listen to loud piped-in music while we are enjoying a wonderful day with our grandchildren? It was Boomer rock...

Full Review
National Museum of Transportation
Reviewed By EricK1360 May 2024

This museum is a great place to see historic trains, planes & automobiles at and explore around the outside grounds seeing all the displays of mostly trains & railroad equipment. Many of the exhibits...

Full Review

Hours

JANUARY 1 – MARCH 14 Thursday – Sunday (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) MARCH 15 – OCTOBER 31 Open Daily (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) NOVEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 31 (Holiday model train displays open Friday, November 26 at 9 am) Wednesday – Sunday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Holiday Extra Hours: December 20, 21, 27, 28 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Handicap AccessiblePet FriendlyWest/WestportKirkwood

TripAdvisor Rating:

435 Reviews | Write a Review
Unmissable if you are in St Louis!
Reviewed By Michael T August 2024

I have visited the national railway museums of England (York), France (Mulhouse), and Portugal. This is by far the best for children of all ages...For European visitors it showcases the many kinds...

Full Review
Great place/awful music
Reviewed By Mike H July 2024

Everything about this museum is wonderful except who in the heck decided that we need to listen to loud piped-in music while we are enjoying a wonderful day with our grandchildren? It was Boomer rock...

Full Review
National Museum of Transportation
Reviewed By EricK1360 May 2024

This museum is a great place to see historic trains, planes & automobiles at and explore around the outside grounds seeing all the displays of mostly trains & railroad equipment. Many of the exhibits...

Full Review