PLUS nine car/truck events in 2025! One of them is today. In addition to the fun BIG trucks, from 10 a. m. – 2 p. m. ice cream will be available to purchase; there will also be games and more, hosted by the Museum’s Young Professionals Board. Regular Museum Admission Applies. For the BIG trucks flyer, go here.
SEPTEMBER 27 3rd Annual Big Trucks & Family Fun Day, 9:00 a. m. – 2:00 p. m.
We invite you to come visit the National Museum of Transportation! Full of photographic opportunities, historic artifacts, model trains and aircraft, the first F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet, and a Virgin Hyperloop Pegasus pod from the Smithsonian, the Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a. m. – 4 p. m. TNMOT is primarily an outdoor facility.
Our knowledgeable tour guides are available in the Earl C. Lindburg Automobile Center to answer your questions about our vintage vehicles. Public guided tours are available at 10 a. m. each open day, weather permitting, no reservation required. Much of our extensive 70-piece locomotive collection is covered under the Roberts Pavilion, plus more nearby, for safe exploring. A tour guide is on hand at the pavilion ready to reply to your inquiries.
The Wm. F. Ross Special Miniature Train operates rides around a substantial portion of TNMOT’s property, with knowledgeable and friendly conductors narrating the trip. Train tickets are 7 extra for unlimited rides available on Saturday from 9:20 a. m. – 3:20 p. m. , weather and mechanicals permitting.
The historic trolley/streetcar rides are free with Museum admission. The trolley is operated by experienced volunteer conductors Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 a. m. – 2:00 p. m. , subject to weather, mechanicals, car and crew availability.
