# The National Museum of Transportation Autumn Rail & Steam Discovery > Event for families in the St. Louis area (MO / IL). Times are Central Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM - Where: The National Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett Station Rd, St. Louis, MO 63122 - Ages: All ages welcome; miniature train rides, historic locomotive cabs, and Creation Station play zone - Price: $15 adults; $10 children (ages 3–12); children under 3 free; miniature train tickets $4 per rider - Organizer: The National Museum of Transportation - Official page: https://tnmot.org - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/the-national-museum-of-transportation-autumn-rail-and-steam-discovery--listing-4469fdc642e9eb4cc28c2459 ## About Spanning more than 40 scenic wooded acres in Southwest St. Louis County, The National Museum of Transportation houses one of the largest collections of historic locomotives and vintage vehicles in the world. Thanksgiving weekend visitors can board the miniature train for rides through the autumn woods, step aboard legendary steam locomotives like the Union Pacific Big Boy, and explore hands-on STEAM activity stations in the Creation Station. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved outdoor pathways connect train sheds and automobile pavilions; all-terrain strollers recommended for outer rail yard loops. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Family restrooms equipped with changing counters and nursing benches in the Earl C. Lindburg Automobile Center and Orthwein Visitor Center. • Age Suitability: Thrilling for train-loving toddlers, elementary schoolers, and railway enthusiasts of all ages. • Sensory Tips: Outdoor train whistles and bell rings occur during miniature train runs; open grassy areas provide ample space for active toddlers to decompress. ## Similar picks in St. Louis - [Holiday Happiness Festivities: Santa and Live Reindeer at the Museum of Transportation](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/holiday-happiness-festivities-santa-and-live-reindeer-at-the-museum-of--listing-b9c56033ccc29c5f7289e554) — Fri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · National Museum of Transportation · With admission · checked Oct 16. On the day after Thanksgiving, Santa Claus visits the National Museum of Transportation from 11:00am to 2:00pm. 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