Historic Preservation - Roanoke, Virginia Museum of Transportation
The Official Transportation Museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia portrays the history of transportation in the Southeastern United States with special interest in railroading. Provides educational tours for groups and schools with advance reservation. The Museum's collection includes approximately 2,500 objects, including more than 50 pieces of rolling stock"locomotives and other rail cars"including the largest collection of diesel locomotives in the South. The Museum has expanded its collection to include automotive, aviation, transit, and other artifacts and frequently exhibits loaned objects.
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Physical Address
303 Norfolk Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
Hours
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Sunday: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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Application process
Advanced notice required for tours
Languages
English
Service area
US
Agency info
Virginia Museum of Transportation
A private non-profit corporation the Official Transportation Museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia.