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    New Buffalo Railroad Museum

    17 Reviews
    #7 of 9 things to do in New Buffalo
    Museums, Specialty Museums
    Closed: Closed
    530 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo, MI 49117-1739
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    “Stop by if you're in the area”

    The lady which welcomed us was very friendly. The museum is small but interesting. I recommend... read more

    Reviewed 14 April 2016
    1Jaybee1
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    Newport News, Virginia
    “Interesting Memorabilia”

    This is a nice museum that has some great old railroad memorabilia, along with two fullsize cars... read more

    Reviewed 3 September 2015
    Bill Y
    ,
    LaPorte, Indiana
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    Apr 3, 2018
    “They were closed for me too.”
    Jul 6, 2017
    “Closed during stated open hours”
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    The New Buffalo Railroad Museum, “The Little Museum That Could”, is housed in a Pere Marquette Depot replica on the historic rail yards of New Buffalo, Michigan. 3 stalls of the original 16-stall roundhouse and coal tower can be viewed. Displays...more
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    530 S Whittaker St, New Buffalo, MI 49117-1739
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    Reviewed 3 April 2018
    They were closed for me too.

    I first visited this place back in 2002 or 2003. Not a bad place. Back in September I decided to visit again for old time's sake. However, like the previous two reviewers, they were closed despite the fact that I came during their open hours....More

    Thank AbrahamGroat
    Reviewed 7 July 2017
    Closed during stated open hours

    Website, voicemail greeting and the sign on the door all said open daily from 12-5. We went on Wednesday July 5th at 3:30 pm. It was closed. My grandson was looking forward to it all day, and was very disappointed. This is the museum in...More

    3  Thank goren777
    Reviewed 10 June 2017
    Are they open?

    The website said they were open. The sign on their door said they were open. Their voicemail said they were open. However, they were locked up tight without a soul around. They refused to return my calls or emails. Try explaining this to a child...More

    8  Thank Kelli P
    Reviewed 13 September 2016
    Great time, great history

    This is right on the main strip (Whitaker Road) on the way to downtown. What a great stop! Kids and adults alike will dig this. It's not a long time in there - we did the tour in an hour+, because we wanted to take...More

    1  Thank BurtB312
    Reviewed 15 June 2016
    Cool Place

    The NBRM is a gem of a museum. There are lots of interesting artifacts and creative displays that tell of the local history--yes there is an emphasis on the railroads impact on that history, but this is MUCH MORE than a railroad museum. The staff...More

    Thank Kelly B
    Kim W, Manager at New Buffalo Railroad Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 17 June 2016

    So glad you enjoyed yourself at our "Little Museum That Could"!

    Reviewed 14 April 2016
    Stop by if you're in the area

    The lady which welcomed us was very friendly. The museum is small but interesting. I recommend that you do the tour which is about 20 minutes. It was fun to go out back and walk around in actual train cars.

    Thank 1Jaybee1
    Reviewed 24 March 2016
    An Historical Prize

    This small, family firiendly museum is a great find. If you like to learn a little history of the place you are visiting or love, this is it. Staff is great.

    Thank drydink
    Reviewed 8 February 2016
    Loved this museum!

    It was cold, rainy and just a bummer of a day so perfect for checking out this place! It is a not for profit train museum and there is a lovely lady running it who gives a free tour. She is very knowledgeable and we...More

    Thank Lovetotravel9997
    Kim W, Executive Director at New Buffalo Railroad Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 22 February 2016

    So glad you discovered the New Buffalo Railroad Museum! We appreciate your enthusiastic review. You were correct- the Museum is donation based and does not charge an admission fee. Thank you for your support!

    Reviewed 3 September 2015
    Interesting Memorabilia

    This is a nice museum that has some great old railroad memorabilia, along with two fullsize cars you can tour. One which is especially interesting is a WW2 troop carrier. There also is a nice HO layout you can see.

    Thank Bill Y
    Reviewed 20 July 2015
    Good, short stop.

    This is a very quick trip, but if you have little ones that like trains, it will make them happy. The military cars are very hot if you are there in the dead of summer-

    Thank Kasbrneyedgirl
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    Kim W
    Hello Marlene. I am the Executive Director of the New Buffalo Railroad Museum. I appreciate your input on Travel Advisor, however I believe your review refers to the Hesston Steam Museum- 5 miles away.The New Buffalo Railroad Museum is housed in a Pere Marquette Depot replica on the historic rail yards of New Buffalo, Michigan.The original roundhouse and coal tower can be viewed. Displays include items from the original depot and Pere Marquette and Pullman artifacts. Rail yard crew photos and equipment including lanterns are also shown. A HO scale, hand-crafted model train layout replicates a historic picture of the city in the early 1900’s. Visitors can stroll thru a restored World War II Pullman Troop Sleeper Car and a C&O Chessie Blue Box Car. Interactive children’s activities are available for different age groups. We charge no admission, but donations are accepted. Visitors can chose to join a free guided tour or discover the museum individually. We do not offer train rides. I cordially invite you to experience our “Little Museum That Could” on your next visit to New Buffalo!
    1 July 2015|
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