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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Rail museum

4.8(15384 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30 AM
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

About

Vintage trains & rail excursions. Attraction tells the history of regional rail travel with a collection of locomotives & railcars.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    4119 Cromwell Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
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    Phone
    (423) 894-8028
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    Hours
    Monday:9:30 AM–5 PM
    Tuesday:9:30 AM–5 PM
    Wednesday:9:30 AM–5 PM
    Thursday:9:30 AM–5 PM
    Friday:9:30 AM–5 PM
    Saturday:9:30 AM–5 PM
    Sunday:9:30 AM–5 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Highlights

  • Active military discounts: Has active military discounts
  • Live performances: Has live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating: No wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Cafe: Has cafe
  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restaurant: Has restaurant
  • Restroom: Has restroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

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