Southern Train Museum
add photosTake a peak at Civil War history and some intriguing train exhibits. Even if the kids aren't history buffs, the impressive steam locomotive will get the wheels of excitement turning.
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"Train museum just off the train tracks"
This has got to be one of our favorite parts about the train museum. Both times we have visited we have been greeted by actual trains running back and forth beside the museum. That's always fun for the kids.
Inside the museum there are interactive displays where kids learn about all that goes into making a locomotive (gears, pulleys, etc.). They learn about what old-tyme trains used to do (what they transported and where) and there actual examples at this museum of what was moved where within the state of Georgia.
There's a movie that is a take on the Great Locomotive Chase by Disney. It's not exactly the same but a concise version that tells the story. The last part of the museum is a beautifully restored engine (The General).
Leaving this area takes you into the gift shop and then back into the front lobby. There are also a lot of Civil War memorabilia and items that any Civil War buff would find interesting!
Because of these exhibits I would say the museum appeals to more than one group of people.
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"Bang for the buck"
Children are free until 3 here, so right off the bat, it is a good option for a rainy day with toddlers. They have a very nice play area with big climbable play trains, 2 train tables, a kitchen and many books and blocks. There is also another area geared more toward the older child with interactive "games". My young toddler also found these intriguing. Of course, The General is there from the Great Locomotive Chase. It is a huge steam engine and a sight to see.
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"Interesting bit of history"
It's wonderful to see all the old guns, ammunition, and other supplies from the Civil War and beyond. The museum is pretty kid friendly. There is an old caboose out front to see, and inside there is a play area for the kids. Of course they won't want to stop long enough to read the information but they will enjoy seeing the mannequins and model trains. The crowning glory is The General. The engine has it's own interesting bit of history to tell. Pack a picnic lunch and go to the park right across the street.
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