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National Museum of Transportation

2933 Barrett Station Rd · St. Louis, MO

Why you should go…

The National Museum of Transportation, founded in 1944, holds one of the largest transportation vehicle collections in the world, recognized by the Smithsonian Institution. Its collection spans railroad locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, automobiles, buses, trucks, horse-drawn carriages and aircraft. The museum, located in the St. Louis area, offers public tours daily.

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General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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