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  • 5/5 Scott R. H. 3 years ago on Google • 415 reviews
    Very interesting place that is free admission, learn all about SWF/Naples train history both passenger and freight as well as the history of Naples from the Indian tribes dating back 8000 B.C up to modern day. I was here several years ago and it was fun then to.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica E. 2 years ago on Google • 85 reviews
    Great little museum about the basic history of Naples and surrounding area. Though it's free, they accept donations, so please give if you can! Would recommend for all ages!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Judi–Ann G. 2 years ago on Google • 58 reviews
    This was the first place my family decided to go on our trip to Naples. It's self guided but has a lot of informative signs and labels everywhere. We loved the various displays and the train cars that were out back. It's air conditioned right through, even the train outside, so it was very comfortable and we took our time to soak everything in. I'd definitely recommend coming here! Did I mention that it's free?? Enjoy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcela 2 years ago on Google
    Well put together, with I formation and details on SWF. Very good for an hour visit with kids. It is free and well maintained.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gail D. 4 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Super cool little FREE museum! A must see!!!! I took lots of pics but don't want to ruin it! Definitely gotta come here😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SueMarie K. 5 years ago on Google • 117 reviews
    Lots of displays and information about trains. The diorama was extremely impressive. So much detail! It was also really cool being able to go into the full-sized train in the back. The gal at the front was super friendly and nice. When we came here, they happened to be having a Lionel train event as well and that just added to the experience.

  • 4/5 Juan R. 1 year ago on Google • 81 reviews
    very nice museum, we spent about an hour and a half here, some very cool items on display including a refurbished rail road dining car from the 1920s. Air conditioned, plenty of parking, bathrooms on site, and near the downtown restaurants and about a block and a half away from the trolley 🚎. It was free to enter!

  • 4/5 Nick U. 3 years ago on Google • 72 reviews
    A vety surprising museum with high quality exhibits. There are some "standard" artifacts but the displays are well designed and the information is presented in a very accessible way. The conductor office and silver train car are worth the trip for this free museum. Donations accepted, and worth a few bucks at the least.

  • 5/5 Schmangus S. 1 year ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Excellent presentation of the history of transportation for Naples. Includes beautifully restored passenger rail car and it's 1947 iteration. It really will give you an idea of the span of history and how many people it took to make what we have today.

  • 5/5 Tommy M. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a great place to visit for children or adults! The Museum is Historical but also a fascinating journey through the past. The three rail train layout is a ‘must see’ with lots of animation and plenty of buttons for the kids to push. The train ride is fun for all ages and my first time to ride behind a ‘Live Steam’ miniature locomotive. Lastly, but most importantly is the Staff (Crew). This unique experience wouldn’t exist without them!

  • 4/5 Bruce A. 1 year ago on Google
    Free parking and free admission so your already ahead. Train items and displays occupy about 50% with the rest devoted to Cars, Planes and other forms of travel. Very well done and presented. There are some Railcars on the property and we were able to enter and tour an Observation Car restored to 1947 specs. Very Cool. Recommended

  • 5/5 Elie S. 1 year ago on Google
    WHAT AN AMAZING AMAZING OBSERVATION TO SEE SUCH A BOX FROM THE LATE HOLY CROSS SURVIVORS. MY FATHER WAS IN ONE OF THOSE SHIPPED IN HUNGRY BUDAPEST BUT THE GUY MANAGED TO ESCAPE A 12 YEARS OLD!! I HAVE TO SAY IT WAS WEIRD AND CREEPY AND TO FEEL THE ENERGY OF WHAT THEY WENT THROUGH BEING INSIDE THAT BOX 🤔😭

  • 5/5 John P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful museum, definitely one of the best I've seen despite it's small size, even better considering it's completely free for entry. The restored train cars are beautiful.


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