Chatham Railroad Museum

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153 Depot Rd
Chatham, MA 02633

The Chatham Railroad Museum, housed in a beautifully restored 1887 railroad depot, offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the railroad's impact on Chatham, Massachusetts. With its Railroad Gothic architectural style, the museum features hundreds of exhibits, including New York Central model locomotives from the 1939 New York World's Fair and a diorama showcasing the 1915 yard layout.

The museum extends a warm welcome to families, inviting exploration of interactive displays such as a Morse code simulator, ticket office, and a fully restored 1910 wood caboose. Visitors can also discover models representing the South and West Chatham stations, making it an enriching experience for all ages.

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Jesse G.
8/25/2024

It's a free/donation-based museum with lots of railroad and local Chatham history. One room, plus a caboose - and there's lots of interactive stuff for kids to engage with, including old...

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Andrew M.
8/1/2015

Great, interesting and FREE museum! This is literally a time capsule as the museum itself was a train depot from 1887-1937. There are many artifacts which most ages will find to be very...

Jaime M.
8/27/2016

Great 1 room museum with outdoor caboose. The museum is free with voluntary donations. Great 30 minute adventure for little ones who love trains!

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