Travel Town Museum is a free-admission museum showcasing the railroading history of the American West Coast, located within Los Angeles' sprawling Griffith Park.
The museum was originally opened to the public in 1952 and showcases significant railroad artifacts and rolling stock from the 19th and 20th centuries, with a focus on railroading development between the 1880s and 1930s in Southern California. Over 40 railroad engines, cars, and other rolling stock are on display at the museum, housed within a mock train station and rail yard. Vintage railroad memorabilia is also showcased, along with a a gift store selling railroad-themed memorabilia. For an additional ticketed upcharge, visitors can ride in a restored train around the museum's perimeter.
5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Phone: 323-662-5874
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