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Wichita Toy Train Club & Museum

Museum

Family model-train museum with detailed gauge layouts on display & a gift shop. People often mention trains, train, model, enjoyed,


Address

130 S Laura Ave, Wichita, KS 67211

Website

www.wichitatoytrainmuseum.org

Contact

(316) 633-1179

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (105 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed

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  • 5/5 YukarioMashimato 1 year ago on Google
    Train fans, make some time to check out this place. This was a total surprise for me when I made a sudden decision to pull over.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 James A. 6 years ago on Google
    My top three to visit in Wichita! A beautiful place that exhibits prime example of model railroading in the United States. Representing the N the HO, S, O, and even one example of the G rail sizes of small toy railroads in America. For any Enthusiast in Miniatures, or anyone who is a child at heart, this is a place to see three rooms and four massive layouts. Hands-On exhibits for children. You have to see this place!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carla H. 6 months ago on Google
    We had such a good visit with the staff, and enjoyed all of the villages very much!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessi R. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is AWESOME! My family went when they collaborated with the Transportation museum. My 2.5 year old LOVED it!!! The train displays are enormous and my son had so much fun watching everything. There are also areas for kids that are more interactive. It really is just one of the coolest places I have taken my tinybtrain enthusiast. Well worth the money and you can easily spend hours there. Can't wait till my sons next birthday so we can have it here! There was also a young man in a room with a train set that I guess gives them alot of trouble. I was having sensory issues and kinda went in there to hide. He was a DELIGHT to talk to. Told me stories about the history of Thomas the Train. As well as showed me some other animations of trains for my son. It was wonderful listening to how much he enjoys this hobby. I hope if this continues to be a love of my sons he enjoys it as much as that young man does. Edit: Just realized I never edited my review after we had my sons birthday here. It was almost 2 years ago but it was an amazing choice. If I recall it was $100-$150. You get access to the birthday room. Which they decorate and provide cutlery and such. There is a model train set up there for the kids as well as a play area. Then of course they have access to all the model train sets in the building. If I remember right you get the room for like 2 hours. It was SO worth the price. You you are looking for a great place to hold a birthday party for your Jr. Conductor. Tnis is the place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great place to bring train lovers of all ages. They regularly add amazing new layouts in a warehouse sized space. Models are highly detailed and are a labor of love. It's entirely volunteer run so the hours are very limited but it's affordable and a great place to come.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard M. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice setup with many living exhibits. You can tell they are enthusiastic. If you want to see some model trains, admire some miniature sceneries, or marvel at the mechanics, you should come by and check this place out.

  • 5/5 Calvin T. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my first time visiting. I enjoyed it very much. I Learned quite a bit of knowledge about the model railroading hobby talking with the train hobbist people. I also took quite a bit of pictures.

  • 5/5 Adam H. 1 year ago on Google
    I had trouble getting my son to leave. 🙂

  • 5/5 The Kansas A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great time with my nephew. We'll definitely be back. We really enjoyed the batman train, seeing the new layout being built, and the trains that he could run himself.

  • 4/5 Dennis Van D. 1 year ago on Google
    The day we went it was a free day. The kids enjoyed running the trains setup for them. The people running the exhibit were very helpful. They enjoyed what they were doing

  • 5/5 Christina F. 1 year ago on Google
    Had my nephew's birthday party here and it was wonderful! Such an amazing little hidden gem ❤️

  • 5/5 Chris S. 10 months ago on Google
    My kids can literally spend hours here staring at the tracks

  • 5/5 Rachel S. 4 months ago on Google
    Great place to take your kids! We love taking our son here, it has kid-friendly viewing areas to watch the trains go by. Everyone was so nice and informative about the trains they had running. They made an effort to slow down the trains as they passed my son by so he could see them!

  • 5/5 Ian M. 6 months ago on Google
    Wonderful place to visit, I enjoyed my visit with the people there and seeing the model trains.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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