We’ve done it again! For the second year in a row, The National Museum of Transportation ranked in the Top Five in the USA Today Readers’ Choice Poll as a BEST Open Air Museum in the United States!
NEW EXHIBITS!
Women in Transportation
(Photo: Madison March, Miss America 2024 a U.S. Air Force officer and Harvard Kennedy School graduate, became the first active-duty service member to win the title.)
Women have played a vital role in shaping the world of transportation, contributing their ingenuity, dedication, and hard work to advancements that we often take for granted. From the invention of windshield wipers to the development of refrigerated rail cars and the construction of iconic structures like the Brooklyn Bridge, women have left their mark on every mode of transportation.
This banner exhibit celebrates the accomplishments of Women in Transportation, highlighting their diverse roles as scientists, project managers, inventors, and adventurers. By showcasing the stories of both famous and unsung heroes, we hope to inspire and educate visitors about the significant contributions women have made to transportation history.
NOW ON EXHIBIT THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025
A’s & B’s
The Ford Motor Company Model A, considered the second market success for the company, is well represented in this display along with a collection of historic bicycles.
Display runs through October 31, 2025. Artifact of the Month – The Dyke Automotive Business 
Enjoy a quick look at the Dyke Automotive Correspondence Course and first mail-order catalog for automobile parts.
Dinner is Served! The Harvey Girls, Historic Plates, and Helping Hands 
Fred Harvey catered to the traveling public with restaurants, hotels, and dining cars in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This case display gives an overview of the importance of excellent food service as rail travel expanded for business and pleasure.
Events Coming Soon!
Porsche Only Cars & Coffee
Sunday, April 6, 9 am – 12 Noon
Regular admission applies
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western #952 Celebrating 120 Years
Sunday, April 27 Walk-around and cab tours
We’ve got a special adult admission price on this historic day
$9.52
Pumpers & Pistons
Saturday, May 17, 9 am – 2 pm
Regular admission applies
Plein Air
Saturday, May 17, 9 am – 3 pm
Participant advanced registration required.
Registration beings April 1 at tnmot.org
Early Fords Car Show
Sunday, May 18, 9 am – 12 Noon
Regular admission applies
Feature Fridays
· May 2 – H.T. Pott Towboat
· May 9 – Black Diamond Inspection Engine
· May 16 – A.L. Dyke Steam Car
· May 23 – Nickel Plate 170 Locomotive
· May 30 – New York Central Locomotive
Join us on Fridays in May at 10:30 am by the scheduled artifact. Included with regular admission. Of course, free for Museum members.
2025 Piston & Pixels Photo Contest
(Photo by: Benjamin Braun) Enter your favorite Museum collection/artifact photosor photos taken from your visit to the campus. Photos must be taken between January 1, 2021, and June 30, 2025. (YES, we are accepting photos from visits over the past few years!) SNAP to it and visit our website for details.
2025 Speaker Series information coming soon! Watch the Museum’s website at tnmot.org for updates.
The National Museum of Transportation, 2933 Barrett Station Road, St. Louis, MO, is a 501(c)(3) organization relying solely on the generosity of the community to continue preserving the past for future generations. The Museum receives no government funding. To donate to the Museum visit https://tnmot.org/product/donation/ For additional information visit tnmot.org .
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