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National New York Central Railroad Museum

Rail museum

4.6(415 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 a.m. Wed
National New York Central Railroad Museum

About

Museum about multistate rail travel. This museum in a freight yard celebrates travel on the historic 11,000-mile NY Central Railroad.

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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 National New York Central 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
    721 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516, United States
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    Phone
    (574) 294-3001
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Thursday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:Closed

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services not available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Washroom: Has washroom
  • Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Crowd

  • Family-friendly: Family-friendly

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids
  • Kid-friendly activities: Has kid-friendly activities

Parking

  • Free parking lot: Free parking lot
  • On-site parking: On-site parking

Nearby

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