Gold Coast Railroad Museum

... Check out our "Upcoming Events" page & our monthly "Steam n' Steel Newsletter" for upcoming events and current Museum News ...

General Museum
Information

12450 S.W. 152nd Street
Miami, Florida 33177-1402
(305) 253-0063

Driving Directions and
Contact Information

MUSEUM ADMISSION

Adults & Children age 12 and up:	$6.00
Children age 3 to 12:	$4.00
Children under age 2:	FREE

Check this web page regularly for the latest museum news, special offers, discounts and up coming events ...

CLICK HERE FOR
CURRENT DISCOUNTS

We are currently offering
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION
on the first Saturday
of each month.

EXCEPT IN MARCH
due to our
"Day Out with Thomas" Event

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is now open again on Mondays so enjoy the Museum and narrow gauge rides every weekday.

While visiting the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, don't miss seeing our "Exhibition" building displaying most model train scales, many amazing displays & our famous "Thomas" play table area.

Additional Discounts at the
Gold Coast
Railroad Museum
------------
- Bring in your ZOO Miami (aka Metro Zoo) ticket receipt and get a FREE Museum Admission.
or
- Bring in your Ruby Tuesday's
receipt and get a
FREE Museum Admission.

MUSEUM
ONLINE STORE
OPEN

... so you can always find that special item.

Operating Hours
MUSEUM GROUNDS

... Be sure to get your DAY OUT WITH THOMAS tickets at the Museum or by clicking the SPECIAL EVENTS TICKETS link below ...

Saturday	11:00am to 4:00pm (1100-1600)
Sunday	11:00am to 4:00pm (1100-1600)
Monday	10:00am to 4:00pm (1000-1600)
Tuesday	10:00am to 4:00pm (1000-1600)
Wednesday	10:00am to 4:00pm (1000-1600)
Thursday	10:00am to 4:00pm (1000-1600)
Friday	10:00am to 4:00pm (1000-1600)

MODEL TRAIN BUILDING

Weekends	11:00am to 4:00pm (1100-1600)
Weekdays	10:00am to 2:00pm (1000-1400)

For more information on
becoming a member of
The Gold Coast
Model Railroad Club
click HERE

ORDER your TICKETS by
2/1/12 to receive a
$3.00 DISCOUNT
PROMO CODE: GCRMDIS

CLICK ABOVE FOR MORE DETAILS

CLICK ABOVE FOR DETAILS

Operations
Schedule

On Weekends the
Museum currently offers
Link Rides,
Caboose
and Cab Rides.

Please call the Museum
at 305-253-0063 before your
visit to ensure availability.

RIDE PRICES

LINK Ride	$2.50

CABOOSE or COACH Ride	$6.00

CAB Rides	$12.00

BIRTHDAY
PARTY
PACKAGES

Be sure to see the
African American
Experience Display
click here for details

Check out our
Upcoming Events
page for the details!

WE OFFER FREE CLASSES
IN MANY AREAS OF INTEREST
such as...

- Engineer Training Program
- Models Exhibition Operations
- Museum Store Operations
- Grounds & Facilities Operations
- Equipment Maintenance Training
- Train Car Attendant Training

WE ARE TRULY A TEACHING MUSEUM
for those willing to learn and to be a volunteer.

click here for details

SPECIAL EVENT
TICKETS
are available to purchase
in advance through

- - - The GOLD COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM is one of the only museums where you can RIDE THE TRAINS! - - - -

It's time to make your plans for
MARCH 3-4 & 10-11 2012

We are now selling
2012
THOMAS TICKETS
info: 305-253-0063 or www.gcrm.org
Gold Coast Railroad Museum is adjacent to Zoo Miami

ATTENTION !!!!
There will be
NO FOOD TRUCK RODEO IN MARCH
due to our THOMAS EVENT
however, it will return on April 1st.

Sorry for any inconvenience
this may cause our guests.

SOME NEW FACES ...

Ever had the chance to ride in the
ENGINE CAB of a LOCOMOTIVE?

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum offers a
unique opportunity to do just that!
Join us on Saturday and Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Seating is limited to approximately 4
people per ride - train runs every 1/2 hour.

Call ahead to verify trains are operating.

REGULAR SPECIALS

Free Train Ride Wednesdays! - Enjoy a FREE
ride on our Edwin Link 2-ft gauge train on Wednesdays. Trains depart at 11:00 a.m. and
1:00 p.m. sharp. Limit 1 ride per person.

Additional rides may be purchased at $2.50 each. Fares for groups, field trips, parties, and other special events remain in effect.

CALL ABOUT OUR NEW GROUP ADMISSION RATES

Click HERE to see the many
ITEMS NEEDED AT THE MUSEUM
and how YOU can Help.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is a non-profit organization
dedicated to preserving, exhibiting, and operating
historic railroad equipment.

Available Discounts

The Museum has several Discounts and Special Offers.


Active Duty Military

You Can Help!

Donate Today

Help the Museum to preserve the artifacts that detail the history of Railroading. Your donation will serve to assist us in restoring and operating the vast range of historic equipment. Your donation will also help in keeping our admission and train ride prices low so that all segments of the community might be able to experience the rich rail history of South Florida.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent as allowed by law.

Help the Museum by Shopping

Do you shop online often? You can shop online at your favorite retailers and a portion of their profits is donated back to the Gold Coast Railroad Museum. Using this service costs you nothing, but will reward the Museum with needed donations to help keep progress rolling.

Donations and Volunteers

Our Museum accepts donations of any type, including labor, funds, and equipment. If you would like to participate in person, please e-mail victoria.hawkins@gcrm.org or call Victoria at 305-253-0063 for information on how to help. Volunteer opportunities include:

Serving as train crew (additional training required)
Working on construction projects throughout the Museum ranging from rough construction to fine woodworking.
Landscaping and gardening (the perfect project for a garden club)
Assisting in the restoration of railroad equipment (painting, sanding, welding, etc...)
Collections & Archives work
Maintenance of Way (maintaining the railroad tracks)
Maintaining the Diesel-electric locomotives
Leading tours of the grounds and Ferdinand Magellan
Maintaining and operating the model railroad layouts

Volunteer one day a month, one day a week, or just one time for a specific project. The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is also a great place for students to complete their required community service hours. Contact us now and help preserve South Florida's Railroad History!

Donations of items on our Wish List are tax deductible to the fullest extent applicable by law.

"Thank you!" to our recent contributors and corporate Sponsors.

Volunteer Opportunities at the Museum

The Museum is now accepting applications for various volunteer positions.

We are always seeking, volunteers with various skills to assist the Museum
during the week and on weekends with carpentry, electrical, clerical and maintainence.
If you would like to become a member/volunteer and work with us, please contact
the Museum at 305-253-0063 to make arrangements.

About Us

The Museum was formed in 1957 by a group of Miamian's who were trying to save pieces of Florida history that were taken for granted and rapidly disappearing. Some of the earliest pieces in the collection are the "Ferdinand Magellan," the private railroad car built for President Franklin Roosevelt; the Florida East Coast Railway locomotive #153, the engine that pulled the rescue train out of Marathon, Florida after the 1935 hurricane; and the #113, an FEC locomotive built in 1913 and used in regular revenue service over the entire Florida East Coast Railroad.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museums depends on generous individuals and businesses for much of it's support. Several businesses have become SPONSORS, by providing financial support, services or a combination in order to help the Museum. Please click the sponsor link to see a list of some of our sponsors and, whenever possible, use their services, as they generously put money back into the local community.

since 8/13/11