The Railroad Historical Museum of Grant Beach Park

05/25/2026

05/09/2026

Happy National Train Day 🚂. We are excited to celebrate National Train Day, which marks our opening day at RHM! To commemorate this special occasion, we have a limited supply of conductor rubber ducks available for our visitors in the caboose!

05/06/2026

A Tour of the Railroad Historical Museum

Did you know there is a railroad museum located in Springfield, Missouri? This hidden gem offers free admission and is packed with fascinating railroad history.

What You’ll See:

The museum features several historic railcars and exhibits, including:

St. Louis–San Francisco R.R. 4-8-4 No. 4524 (with tender)
A Railway Express Agency baggage car
An Amtrak Superliner car (painted in Chicago & Northwestern colors)
A Burlington Northern Railroad caboose

Getting There:

As you approach Grant Avenue, turn onto Douglas Street. Parking is available along the street or in the gravel lot.

At the front gate, donations are appreciated but not required. Please sign in so we can keep track of attendance. Our volunteers will be there to welcome you.

Suggested Tour Route:

Start your visit at the depot, where you can experience what a historic train station was like. You may also want to check out the miniature caboose nearby.

Next, head to the locomotive. You can climb up into the cab (note: not wheelchair accessible) and imagine yourself as the engineer or fireman. Volunteers are often nearby to answer questions.

Continue on to the baggage car, which contains memorabilia from the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway.

Then explore the commuter car, filled with uniforms, hats, model trains, and more.

Finally, visit the caboose, a classic Burlington Northern car used with diesel trains and decorated with railroad artifacts.

Before You Leave:

Feel free to exit or retrace your steps through the exhibits. You’re welcome to take this pamphlet home or to your hotel.

The museum is open on Saturdays from May through October—but you’re always welcome to return for another visit.

If you have questions or would like to schedule a private tour, contact information is available on-site.

Activity

While exploring, see if you can find:

The brakes
The whistle
The Johnson bar
The emergency brake
The stove
Model trains
Mannequins
…and more!

Written by Reese Williamson (Volunteer), 2026

03/09/2026

Good morning, friends!
Our family took a day trip to Monett, MO to look for trains and visit the Historical Society. It turned out to be a wonderful afternoon—especially getting to meet the volunteers who have poured so much heart and care into this amazing place.
If you’re looking for a fun family adventure, check out the Monett Historical Society. It’s definitely worth the visit!

02/28/2026

Get ready to be inspired by RHM's captivating train display at the Library Station, on view through May 🚂

01/06/2026

GOOD MORNING! We have approximately 5 slots left for our Beginning Model Railroading Class which will start on January 17th 2026, 1:00 PM sharp 424 West Commercial Street, Springfield Mo. if you got that boxed set for Christmas and you are trying to figure out the next step this is for you! We will meet once a month over the next year to discuss the best way to build that first layout which will hopefully save you some frustration and show you the way to enjoy the best hobby in the world! And best of all it’s FREE and there is no obligation to join the club! To sign up message me at [email protected]

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy New Year 🎊 🎉!!

12/25/2025

The Railroad Historical Museum hopes everyone has a Merry Christmas! Enjoy this time with your families and friends!🎄🎄🎄

12/04/2025

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