NEW YORK
Medina Railroad Museum
Medina, New York
Day Out with Thomas train ride event
The Medina Railroad Museum is located in Medina, New York and their museum is situated in one of the most expansive standing wooden freight depots built during 1905. Their hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday opening 11 am to 5 pm. The museum offers a lovely gift ship and there is the longest HO scale layout and diorama all on one floor.
Guests can enjoy a two hour train ride along the Erie Canal and the museum sponsors other passenger excursion train trips like a Day Out with Thomas. There are other seasonal events hosted annually. In addition to train rides there are exhibits with interactive displays, some 6000 artifacts including memorabilia, photos, toys and a model railroad the kids with enjoy and adults too. All of this relates to the railroads of western New York and also includes a collection of historic fire fighting equipment.
Be sure to order your Train Engineers Hat in advance and have your child wear it at the event. While many people can purchase these at the venue it will be at an inflated price. Most parents break down and spend the money but if you enjoy saving money consider these great Train Engineer Hats in Blue or Pink, you can’t beat the price.
Day Out with Thomas Medina Railroad Museum Video
Kid friendly things to do in Medina New York