Monticello Railway Museum - Monticello, Illinois

El Monticello Railway Museum, ubicado en la dirección 992 Iron Horse Pl, Monticello, IL 61856, es un fascinante museo del ferrocarril que ofrece una experiencia educativa y entretenida para todas las edades. El museo es una organización sin ánimo de lucro y una atractiva opción turística.

El museo cuenta con diversas especialidades, incluyendo una extensa colección de locomotoras y vagones, así como exhibiciones interactivas que permiten a los visitantes explorar la historia y la tecnología del ferrocarril. El personal del museo está siempre dispuesto a compartir sus conocimientos y su pasión por el ferrocarril con los visitantes.

Una de las características más destacadas del Monticello Railway Museum es la oportunidad de experimentar un viaje en tren de vapor. Los visitantes pueden subir a bordo de un auténtico tren de vapor y disfrutar de un recorrido panorámico por la campiña de Illinois. Este viaje en tren es una experiencia única que no se debe perder.

El museo también cuenta con una variedad de servicios en el lugar, incluyendo entrada accesible para personas en silla de ruedas, estacionamiento accesible para personas en silla de ruedas, sanitarios accesibles para personas en silla de ruedas, un sanitario y un restaurante. Se recomienda encarecidamente comprar las entradas con anticipación y aprovechar los descuentos para niños. El museo es ideal para ir con niños y ofrece una experiencia divertida y educativa para toda la familia.

El Monticello Railway Museum tiene una excelente reputación y ha recibido numerosas opiniones positivas. Según Google My Business, la empresa tiene un total de 446 valoraciones, con una opinión media de 4.8/5. Los visitantes han elogiado la calidad de las exhibiciones, el personal amable y conocedor, y la experiencia general del museo.

Opiniones de Monticello Railway Museum

Deb InVA

5/5

My husband is a bit of a train buff, so as we drove cross country this year, we searched for museums like this. The Monticello Railway Museum must have the largest collection anywhere and its incredibly well-displayed. We really wish we'd stayed longer to see more of the restored works in action!

Jennifer Childs

5/5

My hubby and I, spent October 6th, 2024, at Monticello's Train Museum. For a last moment car trip, this was fantastic and we plan to incorporate this as a family trip. To begin with we reside in Illinois and this gives us the ability to take the grandchildren of any age that walk. An arm baby might be appropriate; if the parents attend and have a backpack carrier or if somebody is able to manage a stroller for the duration of the day. The Depot in Monticello, was well maintained and there is a tourist shop in the depot; they carry standard tourist items for sale, such as postcards, t-shirts and other signage. Also, small toys were available for purchase. You have the ability to buy your tickets before you arrive online or you may purchase them at the Depot window. Your tickets will be returned to you so you may definitely keep them for a souvenir, too. Let us take a moment, to say just how really personable everyone was, from the people loading the train to the conductors, especially the well informed guides, and the shop keepers. They really took the time to make you knowledgeable of everything that works on the train and how the operation handles running the depot and restoring such amazing vintage modes of transportation. It was actually wonderful and a very personal experience for myself. I was able to remember my childhood in which I was fortunate enough, to have great-grand parents, which traveled extensively on the rail system using the sleeper cars. Precious memories, from times gone by, but the wonder of that little child, was just as real again! They have a car that you can go in and it has a place in the floor that has insulated glass so that you can see the actual wheels rotating as they travel over the tracks. There's a steam engine still making its way around and bringing the light to travelers everyday they're open. You also will have the possibility to disembark downtown, in Monticello IL, to grab something to eat or do some antique shopping. You can return to the original station on a later train. I just know this will forever be a regular stop for my family, hopefully the station will still be there in 30, 40 years! Thank you to everyone that made that day so special, just by being the kind, generous and welcoming people of a truly memorable great endeavor.

Julie Alexander

5/5

An amazing experience for my train loving grandson and I! The diesel train was running. The staff and train operators are so helpful. It could not have been a better day!

Monon Productions

5/5

Awesome railroad museum! Will definitely be back again!

David Castleberry

4/5

Very nice train museum worth to stop. They offer Train rides.

TrainManBrodie

5/5

Visited for the return of Southern 401 and was not disappointed. Train ran on time, employees were helpful and respectful. Even got to ride the passenger train that 401 was pulling. This was a perfect day at Monticello.

Daniel Bacon

5/5

Great afternoon visit for my five year old son and me. The hour-long ride is well worth the price of a ticket. Have been thrice and will definitely go again!

Brian Sharp

4/5

We had such a great time. The staff was amazing. Answered all the questions that we had. I would say there's alot to do and see. I only have one complaint is that I wish the train ride was longer.