Travel Town Museum

The Travel Town Museum is a railroad museum that was established on December 14, 1952, and is situated in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California. The principal focus of the museum's collection is on the history of railroad transportation in the western United States from 1880 to the 1930s, with a focus on Southern California and the Los Angeles region. Young transportation aficionados will be on board for a trip to the Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park, an outdoor train wonderland with locomotives, freight cars, cabooses, and more, and that is one of the best kids museums in Los Angeles. Additionally, you can board the toy train and ride it around the museum's perimeter.

Tickets are available to ride the 16 in (406 mm) gauge Travel Town Railroad in two circles around the museum grounds. This railroad once operated the Melody Ranch Special, a train that belonged to Gene Autry. From the Gene Autry movie Melody Ranch comes its name. The passenger coaches are now covered, and Courage, a chain-driven internal combustion motor housed within a façade resembling a steam locomotive, has taken the place of the original steam engine, which was vandalized beyond reasonable repair. There are three miniature railroad train rides in Griffith Park, and this one is one of them.

Added Bonus: Travel Town hosts groups in its Party Cars, and makes the perfect place to host a kids’ birthday party.

Google Rating: 4.6/5.0

Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily; Closed Wed.

Admissions: The museum is free, though a donation is appreciated.
Location: 5200 Zoo Dr.Los Angeles
Website: traveltown.org