Loved this placed. The train ride was so cool. Wish wed had longer to explore. Definitely going to visit again next time were in town.

I really enjoyed my visit. Be sure to ask questions. I will be back as new things are added.

Super cute place! Great for my train-obsessed son, and the model train volunteers are more than happy to answer all of his questions!

Brought my kids ages 10 and 3. To my surprise there was a student film crew there and because of that the entry was free. The museum was smaller that I thought but it still had some interesting trains and vehicles. I would have like to have seen more trains, but the ones we did see were quite a learning experience. The same goes for the antique vehicles they had out on display. The day we went they were doing a steam train ride. This was enjoyable. The kids had a good time walking through the trains and looking at the old cars. It took us about 2 hours to walk around and see everything. This time include the wait time for the train ride.

First time ever. Whole family enjoyed the tour and the different types of train models and the rich history behind it all.

Alright so let me actually do this as a review. We went here for their Christmas setup and it was pretty cool. Honestly. You get to ride a decked out Christmas train on a short but fun back and forth trip. They have a Santa on hand, but most importantly they have tons of trains! Old 1920 trains you can walk through to see. Lots of model trains which my kids both loved! Also the announcer guy on train had some funny jokes. Anyhow at the 12 bucks entry it was fun. My kids are both under 4 so got in free. Glad we went.

This is a perfect place on a nice weather day when you are looking for an hour or so of outdoor walking activities.My kids from 2-10 really enjoy this place. The 2yo is especially crazy for trains and loves the train ride and the miniature Thomas and Percy trains. As an adult, the antique vehicles and train cars are fascinating from a historical perspective.They staff work as volunteers, so all money goes into what feels like a labor of love.It would be nice if the birthday room be more train themed. If it were made up like an old car, I think it would be great.

Very cool place to visit. Its small but the volunteers are very helpful. We enjoyed the free train ride with the diesel engine. Its fun to visit at Halloween or Christmas when they have the trains decorated.

Definitely a place to visit with family and kids there is plenty to see here. You also get to ride on a steam engine which is fun. They also have some vintage cars in there museum. 4 stars only because it doesnt top other transportation museams I have seen in the past but still very enjoyable thank you for all the exhibits.

Went to visit this museum with my wife and children and was pleasantly surprised. It was not too large of a location but was just right. Went on a Saturday around noon and there not an overwhelmingly amount of people. The staff was very friendly and welcoming and even let us know that the train ride was about to take off so we wouldn’t miss it . The museum sells waters and sodas but allowed you to bring your own water if needed. I do suggest to bring sunscreen since most of the exhibits are outside except for two air conditioned buildings . My 12 year old and 9 year old were amused and enjoyed the museum but my 4 year old loves trains so he was amazed and actually did not want to leave . The part my 4 year old liked the most was the model trains area where a volunteer or employee named Mr Cepeda if I spelled it correctly was very friendly and informative and allowed my 4 year and 9 year old sons to take a photograph next to a Thomas the train model. Overall we spent a little more then hour and possibly could have stayed more but we had prior engagements. I recommend this museum if you have time and want to get up and close with some trains and other historical transportation exhibits.

Interesting and full of historical items. Super nice people!

I made my visit this morning (Saturday) and they were offering free admission (Yes!). I visit a lot of museums and so always am looking at how things are done and the layouts with the available equipment/location/displays. Overall this was a good museum and I thought it was aimed at younger people (4 - 16 year olds). There is plenty of things to see and explore for older people also but most of the hands on things were for younger people. They were running the steam engine this morning and everyone had a great time on the little trip out and back. The layout of the whole place requires walking and there are some uneven surfaces but I would not hesitate to take anyone for a visit. Most of the rolling stock on display had stairs so take that into account. The Pullmans were well done and there were plenty of people around to provide information and ask questions of. Overall a good visit - cant wait to take the kids back

If you or your kids love trains, theres no better place to visit in San Antonio. Run entirely by volunteers, the museum is a great place to learn and have fun. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. There is an air conditioned model railroad building which also includes a drinking fountain, and best of all, a bathroom with a CHANGING TABLE!! This is a BIG plus for those of us with babies and toddlers! Also a tip; come on a Friday to avoid crowds, and youll practically have the place to yourself (though, the short rain ride will not be running) and youll save a dollar on admission.

My son loves this place. Theres a train ride about every hour, places to have picnics, and old fashioned train cars to explore. The staff is amazing, its evident they love their job. We go every weekend.

I would definitely recommend visiting during the winter wonderland event... great for kiddos!

It was great for my 2 & 5 year old Gkids

My husband loved it so much he started to volontaire

The train ride is very short, they should extend it to McAllister park....

This is a Christmas standard for our family. They do it right every year. One of the best Santas Ive ever seen, absolutely friendly and jolly to the little ones. All volunteer. We love it.

The volunteers there are amazing! They took the time to indulge my little guys knowledge and questions about trains. Every single volunteer we encountered made the experience above and beyond!

Love trains! Here for photo shoot for CSDC!

The nostalgic feel to this place is amazing. They have the steam powered engine that is noisy and shakes a lot but oh so much fun! They have miniature yet elaborate toy train and tracks and actual railroad cars you can climb and walk around in from the classic models that give you an immersive look into the past. We loved it and will absolutely come back.

This place is for the kid at heart. If you love model trains, and appreciate the workmanship that goes into it this is the place. Its not very big for the average or typical museum, however, its huge for those that can see it from a hobbyist perspective.

Had grandsons birthday there. He loved it. Unique setting for parties. Also good if youre a train buff

My grandsons had so much fun at this place. Great decorations, informative and such friendly people!! Loved the atmosphere! Definitely coming back!!

Large Train Museum featuring full-size trains and several different model train displays. There were several antique cars and trucks also. It was a fun Museum.

Awesome. Informative guides, very cool historic train cars and massive model trains. Definitely recommend coming but caution you to be prepared for the heat. The bathrooms/ model display rooms are the only air conditioned area and they are a small trek up a small hill. Its worth it but I caution you to bring water and take it easy.

Love this place they have wonderful holiday events. My family has been going here over 20yrs.

We had an amazing time at this museum. They have a real train to ride an indoor HO model train that is huge. An outdoor G gauge train that’s amazing. The people who work there are train enthusiasts like my kids and truly care that visitors have a great experience.

Went during one of the halloween weekends. Very cute for the kids. Decorated well, all the kids at event were in costume, and they gave a good amount of candy out. Staff was also very friendly with the kids which i love.

Good day to spend at the TTM

Lots of fun.

This place is absolutely awesome. Theyve got their own railroad with 3 operating engines, vintage cars, trucks, and carriages, and every scale of model railroad. And the volunteers are very friendly, accommodating, and informative. Its worth a visit! Ive been 3 times already!

Great time for kids

Great History and Great for the Kids. Staff is Great and gives Awesome Feedback on Locos, railcars, and automobiles. Take em Back.

Great place for kids to learn about trains/transportation and experience their first ride. My friend had her sons birthday party here when he was two and the kids had a great time.

Was fun to check out and see.

My family and I loved it, weve gone a few times through the year and plan on returning again.

Nice for a few hours of your day. The direction they are trying to go is good. Hope their plans for the future work out.

It was really fun! The model trains were very cool and my little brother loved the train ride. Would definitely recommend.

Pretty nice place you can get a train whistle

Definitely worth a visit. Open only on weekends Fri - Sun. Spent about two hours there with the family. Kids will love it and the train ride. Trains of all sizes to see and enjoy.

Really nice place. The grounds was kept up nicely. They have a lot of train displays to look at an antique cars to look at. they have a steam train and an electric train that will pull you on a nice little ride.

This place is unique and quirky. They should advertise for it.

This place is amazing. Super simple yet really cool. The boys are 2.5 and 4.5 years old and they had a great time for two hours. They could have stayed another hour or so if they didn’t close. For sure somewhere to visit if you’re in town or even a birthday party (their prices are very reasonable).

I went here with my family and it was a great experience! My little brother, a two year old, is crazy for trains so we’ve been doing all we can to keep his moment alive. It’s pretty nice having a short train ride in, then going to see old cars and models of trains. I have to say, what you see here you might not get to see in most places. Highly recommend going here. :)

Great place to bring the kids. Had a blast.

This place was so much fun. The kids loved it. There is a lot of history here. The guy meets you at the door with a smile. He knows everything there is to know about trains.The train cars are set up just like they would be back in the day. My son loves trains. We got to ride the train there.I would suggest to bring water. They do sell it but since its volunteer based there wasnt somewhere there selling it yesterday. The price is pretty good too. Under 4 is free. We would go again.

This place was cool to visit but its not at all worth the money you spend to tour it, but it has the potential to be. The trains are cool to see but all the old vehicles are in a small dark packed warehouse. If they were in a space that they could be viewed and well seen this place would be crawling with social media lovers to take photos.

Perfect for the train lover, has a good christmas setup for the children and the train fan too.with santa photo opp.

My 4 year old son is a train fanatic! So when we pull into this place, hes literally screaming with excitement. He loves walking through the outdoor model train garden, seeing all the little trains inside the main building because you can get up really close and watch them zoom by your head, and of course he loves the train ride. Go around Christmas time for the best experience. Its a bit expensive for the whole family, but its to support a good cause, and the kids love it.

Fun place for families with children!!

We had a great time with our 3yo daughter at the museum! This place is wonderful for kids and adults. So much history and learning plus the train ride. The train ride is short but perfect for small children. Might be 5 min long or so. Would be awesome if they have enough land to make it a circle track, but going backwards was also rewarding. Thank you for the hands on experience with the old cars, tracks, engine, and dining cars. I donated to the cause. This is worth it!

This is an incredible place to visit, over the year they have been making continuous improvements on the equipment and the grounds. we have been going to the halloween and christmas events ever since they started many years ago and its now a family tradition. I know based on this place relying on help from volunteers that it has ups and downs but given the total content of the whats to see here i would offer the advice of just taking your time when you visit. There really is a lot to see. If you are basing your experience here compared to visiting the museum of world history you might want to set your expectations and enjoy the visit for what it is, a fun time for about 90 minutes to 2 hours. Youre not going to spend all day here.

Great place. I had never gone before but went for the Halloween party they through yearly. It was great. They really went all out and dressed the place up. If you have little ones its a must. The model trains are fantastic and the train ride is a great experience.

Lots of really neat stuff, and a freaking train ride included in the extremely reasonable admission. The Pullman cars are well preserved and a great look at how we traveled before airlines and highways took over. Highly recommended for all ages, go check it out!

Hidden gem in San Antonio. 100% volunteer run. Free train rides every hour on the half hour. Huge HO lay out, garden railroad, automobiles from the 1920s.

Great time with our Cub Scout, pack 202.

Fun place for little kids and adults. Great for people interested in various transportation. It is mostly outside so on special events at Halloween and Christmas they may be canceled that day if it rains too much. The place is all run by volunteers who put their heart and time into it.

Awesome place. Your kids will love it. Great people that work there.

It was a really awesome experience, very educational and fun for the family.

I have been there many times. Love the place

A hidden secret. Lots of information, especially great for children and school outings.

Its a great historical site the steam engine is amazing the people that volunteer their time are some of the greatest because of what they do and provide the history of what this country was founded on

Visited the museum with my nine year old and a couple friends. While the steam loco wasnt operating we were able to still ride the train a couple of times. Very friendly volunteers and lots to see! The passenger cars are quite neat to walk through and the exhibit building on the hill houses some very interesting vehicles, a Lionel layout, and a long HO scale layout with tons to see and enjoy! At first I wasnt sure if the price was worth it but my son told me three times before we got home how much fun he had. Well definitely come back - especially for the holiday events. Great place to visit!

Great place and good people running this place. Train ride is rather short but good. My son had a great time and enjoyed the mini electric train setup they have booth indoor and outdoor.

Great for kids and train enthusiasts. The people there are the greatest part. You can rinse a diesel engine and walk through a Pullman car.

Its a bit rough, but it has pleanty to thrill my boys. They especially like the hands on stuff and real coaches, caboose, and stream engine to walk through and little engine to sit in. The quarter mile train ride is long enough to give the little ones the thrill of being on a train and seeing how it all works.

Thanks to all volunteers to make this amazing museum !

Hidden Jen in San Antonio that features San Antonios only functional full size Steam locomotive. Great place for people of all ages to explore.

I actually have been to the museum several times... 1st. of all just to visit, which was very educational and interesting about Americas early Transportational means and methods back to the early 1900s.They also have an enormous display of Train History and memorabilia. Second experience was having a birthday party for my Grandson, A.J.P. who liked it so much that he has become a fulltime Employee as a Volunteer worker at the Museum. Today, I actually was at the Transportation Museum to give my Grandson a ride home. The Museum is presently going thru an expansion, AND upgrading all the facilities, thanks to all the Volunteers that work there and the Generous Visitors that help support this non profit organization. I would like to ask Everyone to please visit this Establishment for knowledge and Educational purposes, AND please help Support this exceptional facility for its Future Growth. GOD BLESS YOU IN ADVANCE, . J . Cerecerez ...

We were passing through San Antonio today with my 2 and 4 year old train lovers and were super disappointed by this place. They didnt have any staff to do any of the indoor or outdoor model train displays. When we got there we were told the train was leaving at 1030 and that there would be 5 honks when it was time to board. At 1005 my husband left the automobile building to get something out of our car and the employee told us if we wanted to ride the train we better hurry. We gathered the kids and ran to the train. It went down the track through heavy brush for a few minutes, reversed a few minutes, went back down for a few minutes, and reversed a few minutes before it stopped. There were fire ant hills and wasp nest all over and large sticks on the trails that my toddlers kept tripping over. This place looked like it could have been a really fun and neat place but unfortunately for us I guess we showed up on an off day.

All the one, two, and three-star reviews for this place are totally undeserved! This place is absolutely brilliant and the staff (who are all volunteer and work solely for the love of what theyre doing) work night and day to build on their projects and to make the museum better. They have a very large collection of antique 1900s vehicles, including a 1911 Baldwin tender engine, an operational 1925 0-4-0ST ex-Comal Power Plant Baldwin Vulcan oil-fired tank engine, two diesel-electric shunting engines, two old pullman cars, two union Pacific cabooses, and countless old automobiles, not to mention the model train building, the outdoor railway, and hourly train rides during operating hours, with monthly steam rides. Plus, theyre working on expanding the route to make a complete loop around the property. When I visited, all staff were friendly as can be, and they even let me blow the steam engines whistle! Overall this is an amazing place that doesnt get enough credit for what it is. Would reccomend to anyone at any age.

Employees were super helpful and informative as were the volunteers. The train rides are super short, but its still fun. Im excited for the Christmas train rides and possibly catching the steam engine ride.

Great place to visit, its been around for ages a secret treasure

My favorite place to take my son. So many trains but I was so sad that the outdoor trains were off. That is the best part of the place. The people there are very nice.

Fun for the little ones in your family.

Had a wonderful time and the staff was very friendly. Great model train displays too. I recommend a visit at least once. You will be amazed!!

The volunteers are knowledgeable

My father enjoyed this quite a bit. Old Pullman cars were interesting. Most is wheelchair accessible - if you are up to muscling through gravel. I was (hint: pull backwards, dont try to push through gravel), but many would find it a challenge. Its staffed by volunteers who were friendly and helpful. They could clearly use more $$$ and staff to work on restoration and maintenance. We did the train ride. Kids will love the trains and models. Great place for kid birthday party. Model RR are impressive.

Great plan to learn about trains and history of them great people there Im glad I have joined the train club

Took grandkids for train ride. They enjoyed walking through the older model passenger trains and seeing the model trains on so many different tracks.

Good little museum out in the boonies! Entrance fee is very reasonable, the train cars need a bit more TLC, but I suppose it would be better tended if there were more volunteers. Model trains are well kept, and the restored vehicles (fire engines, cars, etc.) look fantastic. Will drop by again when time permits!

I brought my 6 year old. He was really into trains at the time and this place did not disappoint.

For me it was disappointing. I have been to many train museums and I expected more. I went hoping to see full size trains from many years ago. Well, other that the one you ride, there is one engine, a coal car, two passenger cars and a caboose. That is it. They are cool but the other train museums I have visited have at least 10 train cars to visit and some have had many more. The antique cars were cool but again, they were very limited. Now, if you go to see MODEL trains, you will be very pleased as they are a lot of them. One last comment. We went with a person in a wheel chair and it was very difficult even though the person did not go in the train cars. The train ride was easy enough but the rest was rough. There is handicapped parking at the upper level building but we werent told that until we pushed the wheel chair all the way up the hill.

Fun place to bring the kids to learn about old modes of transportation.

This little hidden gem is a great history lesson in transportation. We had a great time and spent a good 4 hours there talking with the curators probing their knowledge.

Open on Fridays, but nothing is running.Price is ridiculous. Garden train not running and no train rides on Friday. Garden train area had plastic trains that were all knocked down, mostly childrens old toys throughout. A trash can was knocked over by racoons?? Inside model train setup had one train running. Man who was in room would not even speak to us. This really is not a museum that most would want to pay for. No other paying customers; I guess they found out before us that it was a waste of $$. Very disappointed.

The kids had a great time for their Easter Egg Hunt.

Great lil treasure for train lovers! We spent three hours without blinking an eye. Check out their sites for which trains they are running.

An AWESOME little museum!!! We LOVED it! Cant wait for them to be bigger and have a longer train ride! We will defiantly be back!

This place is so cool. They have all sizes of model trains and one outdoors. Weve been back twice this yr.

The exhibits are interesting but a little outdated. Great place to take little ones. The train ride is a lot of fun!

Loved this place. The perfect museum to explore with young kids since its not super big. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the train ride, next time we are in San Antonio we will probably stop by again because the kids enjoyed it so much. If we lived there we would be having the kids parties there, I believe they have a special caboose for that purpose. Changed wagon for caboose, lol, I knew that didnt sound right :)

Great volunteer staff and restored train cars, plus some vintage cars and model trains.

This was the absolute worst venue I have ever had the misfortune of visiting. A group of approximately two dozen of us went this evening to tour it and evaluate any paranormal activities. The museum was hosting a charity day to benefit Toys For Tots. My family spent more on the toys than we would have the general admission. The Art Deco Pullman cars were moderately interesting, but the rest of a bit grubby. Old cars in a warehouse... toy trains... a couple of carriages. What made the experience horrible was the staff... a rude old man. The place had closed and while we were gathered in the parking lot, not having been there any longer than 8 or 9 minutes at the absolute most, this hateful man went out of his way to walk down the way hollering, This is not a gathering place! All of you got in on the cheap anyhow, with the Toys For Tots, bringing in cheap toys! Get out of here now! I dont know his name, (but I intend to find out,) and file a formal complaint. My car club is having a national meet in San Antonio in April and I will make certain than EVERYONE in the Rolls-Royce Owners Club is very much aware what a miserable dump this place is. I could only recommend it as an attraction if you want someone to have an unfavorable impression of San Antonio, if not humanity in general. Theres many more WORTHY attractions around without the insufferably rude staff and a venue that is mediocre at best. A dump with an attitude. In short, it sucks.

It was such a pleasant surprise and such a good experience, the museum. Everyone should go. You can spend a lot of time there! Theres lots to see - antique cars, etc.,very cool place.

Over priced but witty

Its really nice but the train ride just goes back and foward but the rest is all good

Attended a birthday party, parents and children loved it. Lots to see and a short train rode.