A hidden gem museum in the North Shore. It has interesting model train installations, antique toys, historic preservation sections and activities for children

Very nice museum! My son and I liked this place!

Wonderful space for children to play and explore many exhibits

My kids love this interactive children's museum. My son loves the trains and the current petter rabbit exhibit is great!!

I actually went there to see how their doll exhibit was. I have a very old doll that was my grandmothers. She is over 102 years old. Big . I want to find out where l could bring her. If anyone has any information about it please let me know. Ty

Very interesting display of a very historic home. Interesting historic documetation of persons who lived there. In other parts of the museum are collections that are unusual and unlike what is found in other museums. This is a unique place and worth a visit.

Great place to take children 2.5 to 7-8 Many working train diaramas. Inter-active activities for children . Can be busy on holidays, week-ends.

Great place to take little ones who are into trains and let them play for a couple of hours. Also accessible from regional rail which makes for a bonus trip -- very few places in eastern MA like this. There's also a museum with non-train things I guess?

I love this museum. It is a small museum, but is excellent for little ones as well as all ages. The downstairs area offers a few model train layouts in one room and a pretend play area in the next room. The upstairs area has train layouts as well, but also offers a different monthly exhibit based on a historical period. There’s also a pretend play area with a beautiful antique dollhouse. You can also tour a part of the original house which existed before it became the museum. The price is great and they offer multiple discount options. The staff is also a really great group.

A super fun place for the kids, with lots of hands- on activities, more than just trains, as well as opportunities to play with others.

Went there during the "Lego Trains" event. Small museum, but plenty to see, especially if you like trains. Kids would definitely have fun there

Highly recommend! This museum is a hidden gem on the North Shore. For train lovers of all ages, the model trains span room after room and the details are exquisite. There are historical exhibits, too, which are quite impressive - quilts, toys, lake ice mining, and even a restored 1600’s home attached to the museum. The gift shop is also amazing with so many wonderful books and educational toys. My 4-year-old and I were both incredibly engaged!

Admission is too expensive and exhibits lack description and interpretation. Model soldiers are knocked over in case and train exhibit lacks description.

A lovely small museum with many antique toys and awesome fascinating train sets, all functioning through fun countrysides. Special exhibits also on display.

Awesome time at the train exhibition with my grandson! He wants to go again!

Very, very very cool. My kids really enjoy it here. The staff is very nice and friendly and accommodating. The train room is amazing and we can spend 45 minutes down there alone. It seems like a small place, but it's easy to spend a good deal of time here. I love it. You can bring your lunch and eat it up front in the side provided as well. It's really cute.

great museum. both children and adults will like it! children can ride horses and parents are interested in trains and mini cities, as well as experiments with light. soon this museum will celebrate its 100 years!

This is a really great museum especially if you have a child who loves trains. They have wonderful model trains running both upstairs and downstairs. They have a little scavenger hunt set up for the trains which makes it even more fun. The learning center downstairs is great for older kids and the train tables in both levels is fun for the little ones.

My children loved being there. My daughter and son made a pet rock and they both loved all of the trains. It was such a good time, will definitely visit again.

Neighborhood gem. Permanent operating model train exhibits, plus various seasonal exhibits to view for young & old. Doll & toy collection. Hands-on activities for the kiddos. Gift shop & super clean restrooms.

My 3 year old son had a blast here! He loved the trains and the ice house. It was very quiet and he played with everything for as long as he wanted. I bought a membership and we will be back. A great spot for young kids on cold winter days.