The Gold Coast Railroad Museum celebrates the history and innovation of rail travel with a marvelous collection of trains and memorabilia. Located in Miami on the former site of Naval Air Station Richmond, the country's second-largest World War II air base, the museum has continued to delight train enthusiasts since its founding in 1957.
The museum strives to preserve and promote the rich history of rail travel and has much to offer. Not only can visitors hop in and out of historic rail cars, but they can also play with scale models and explore interesting artifacts, among other activities.
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Gold Coast Railroad Museum highlights
The main highlight of the Gold Coast Railroad Museum is the train shed with 12 historic rail cars. Most of the cars are open to the public to go inside, peek at the interiors, and take photos. The crown train here is the custom-built Presidential Pullman Car “Ferdinand Magellan U.S. Car #1," used by Presidents Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, and Reagan.
Other notables at the museum include the 1920s Florida East Coast Railway Passenger Coach #136 and the U.S. Army Hospital Car #89436 from World War II. You'll also see the Western Pacific “California Zephyr” and the red Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Caboose #0322 freight train.
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Good to know when visiting Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Along with the historic rail cars at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, railroad buffs will enjoy the fantastic model train room with memorabilia and an area with Thomas the Tank Engine table for kids to unwind.
The museum offers train rides on the weekends, and there's an outdoor plaza with a sandbox and tables for guests to enjoy picnic lunches. The admission fee is discounted for children aged 3-12. Children under 3 and military are admitted free every day, while seniors are free on Wednesdays and Sundays. Buy one, get one free deals are offered to AAA and Zoo Miami members as well as those with zoo tickets.
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Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Location: 12450 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177, USA
Open: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 am to 4 pm, Saturday–Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm (closed on Thursdays and Tuesdays)
Phone: +1 305-253-0063
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