San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

1940 Santa Barbara Ave, San Luis Obispo, California 93401 USA

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Opens Sat 10a

Independent
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Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
Outdoor
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“Attractions & Culture in San Luis Obispo, CA”

The San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum, in San Luis Obispo, California, was founded to preserve and present the railroad history of California, and specifically the Central Coast, by collecting, restoring, displaying, and operating historic railroad equipment. The museum also maintains a research library, and document and photographic archives, and is developing an oral history program. The museum is open every Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, and hosts special events in May and October each year.

Reviewed by
Michael K.

May 24, 2016

Only open on Saturdays, my wife and I popped in for a first time visit. She doesn't love trains like I do and yet she enjoyed it. There's a mini museum up front with a good variety of antique... Read more

Reviewed by
Saralee S.

February 01, 2020

This out-of- the-way museum is very much a work in progress and a labor of love. Located off Santa Barbara Avenue, close to the train tracks, the museum is currently only open on Saturday from... Read more

Reviewed by
Candice F.

July 15, 2021

This is a little gem near downtown San Luis Obispo founded in early 2000s and is continuously expanding their inside exhibits full of train artifacts and history as well as restoration of... Read more

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