Interurban Railway Museum, Children's museum in downtown Plano, United States.
The Interurban Railway Museum is a children's museum in downtown Plano dedicated to the early transit system of North Texas. It features restored railway cars, scale models, archival photographs, and detailed displays that explain how these electric trains operated and connected communities.
The railway system was established in the early 1900s and became the largest network of its kind west of the Mississippi River. It shaped regional transportation for decades before automobiles and buses gradually replaced it.
The museum reveals how railways shaped daily life and community connection in the early 1900s through displayed vehicles and personal stories. Visitors can see the real impact these transportation systems had on how people lived and traveled in the region.
The museum is easily reached by car from downtown Plano with parking available nearby. Weekend visits offer longer hours and more flexibility, and it's helpful to check ahead for special events or group activities that might be happening.
A highlight is riding in Historic Car 360, a restored passenger car that gives visitors a real sense of travel from an earlier era. This hands-on experience makes the history tangible and memorable in a way that displays alone cannot achieve.
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