WESTERN RESERVE MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM

MENTOR, OH

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The Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum is a non-profit organization located in Mentor, Ohio. It was established in 2001 and has since become a popular destination for railroad enthusiasts and families alike. The museum boasts a collection of over 5,000 pieces of model trains, tracks, and accessories, covering a variety of scales and eras.

Visitors to the museum can witness multiple model train layouts in action, including a 4,000 square foot HO scale exhibit that replicates a section of the Pennsylvania Railroad in the 1950s. The exhibit features realistic landscapes, buildings, and vehicles, complete with sound and lighting effects.

In addition to the train displays, the museum also features a gift shop, library, and educational resources for train enthusiasts of all ages. The museum hosts regular events and workshops, including holiday train displays and model train building classes.

The Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum is run by a dedicated team of volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history and culture of model railroading. The museum is open to the public on weekends and admission is free, though donations are welcome to support the ongoing maintenance and expansion of the exhibits.

WESTERN RESERVE MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in MENTOR OH. US MID #8403900298

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 57,377 from tax period 201112 (YYYYMM).

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WESTERN RESERVE MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM
7230 JUSTIN WAY
MENTOR
OH
44060

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WESTERN RESERVE MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403900298
Name WESTERN RESERVE MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 208658198
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 59,005
REVENUE 57,377
LAT/LONG 41.678276, -81.357051
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 085
US Census Tract: 206500
US Census Block: 2057