We visited the Railroad Museum last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. We were impressed with the care and detail that was taken across the entire museum. The highlights of the visit were the miniature train room and the real locomotive outside. The train room was...More

My family and I visited this railroad museum on a very rainy day while vacationing in wilmington,nc. This is a great activity for a rainy day or any day. the men running the museum and telling history and info. were very friendly and professional. It...More

Small but very nice collection of old railroad steam engines and cars. It is near the Riverwalk (in front of the Best Western Plus Coastline hotel) and next to the visitors center. Take a picture with the kids here. There is a beautifully restored adjacent...More

My first model train was when I was 3...guess it was really more of my dad's. This museum covers historical aspects of railroading in the area and has a great model railroad exhibit.

Make sure you push the buttons and enjoy the movie and increase your historical knowledge base. This is a very informative, albeit small, museum that allows you to playfully experience the SIGHTS and SOUNDS of what was once our reality. Definitely worth a visit!

... for model railroaders this might be worth the see but not enough real trains on display. Do it if you have nothing else on your list.

Went for the Christmas show. It was nicely decorated . It was fun for all ages and the trains are set in different cities in NC