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Golden State Model Railroad Museum

Museums

Golden State Model Railroad Museum

Model railroad museum exhibiting operating model train layouts and items of railroad history

Description:

A museum with model train layouts operated by the East Bay Model Engineers Society to foster and preserve interest in railroading. Exhibits include items of railroad history and 10,000 square feet of operating model train layouts in three scales (HO, N and O). From April-December the museum is open to the public with trains running every Sunday, and open for viewing (with no trains running) every Saturday. Hours are 12-5 on both days from April-September, and 12-4 from October-December. Special holiday shows and hours for December will be announced on our website and social media channels.

Location

Public Transit:

AC Transit 72M stops within 2 blocks.
900-A Dornan Drive, Point Richmond, CA 94801-4126 37.9154624 -122.3835578 Museums

Service Options

Accessibility Options:

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled Restroom
  • Ramp
  • Wheelchair

Services

Model Train Displays

Fees:

Admission is $5 for adults and children 12+, $3 for seniors (63+) and children age 4-11. Free for children under 4. $10 for the entire family. Annual passes are available.

Audience:

Persons interested in railroad history and modeling

Eligibility:

None

How to Apply:

Payment Methods Accepted:

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Service Areas:

  • Alameda County
  • Contra Costa County
  • Marin County
  • San Francisco County
  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County