DICKENSON RAILROAD MUSEUM

DICKINSON, TX

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The Dickenson Railroad Museum is a historical museum located in Dickinson, Texas. It is dedicated to showcasing the history and heritage of railroads in the region. The museum was established in 1987 and has since become a popular attraction for tourists and railroad enthusiasts.

The museum features a large collection of artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia related to the railroads of Texas. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits, which include a range of locomotives, cabooses, and other railroad cars. The museum also features interactive displays, including a model train exhibit and a restored telegraph office.

In addition to its indoor exhibits, the Dickenson Railroad Museum also offers visitors the opportunity to take a ride on a vintage train. The Galveston Railroad Museum operates the excursion train, which runs along a scenic route through the Galveston County countryside.

The museum is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about the history of railroads in Texas. They offer guided tours and are happy to answer questions and share their knowledge with visitors.

Overall, the Dickenson Railroad Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of railroads. It provides a unique opportunity to learn about the impact of railroads on Texas history and to experience vintage trains up close.

DICKENSON RAILROAD MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DICKINSON TX. US MID #8404801966

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact DICKENSON RAILROAD MUSEUM

DICKINSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
218 FM 517 RD W
DICKINSON
TX
77539

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DICKENSON RAILROAD MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404801966
Name DICKINSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name DICKENSON RAILROAD MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 760648936
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 29.447374, -95.080779
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 167
US Census Tract: 720600
US Census Block: 2106