SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

SANTA MARIA, CA

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The Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum is a nonprofit organization located in Santa Maria, California. Founded in 1974, the museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of railroading in Santa Maria and the Central Coast.

The museum is located in the former Santa Maria Valley Railroad Depot Building, built in 1882. The building served as the passenger depot for the Santa Maria Valley Railroad from 1882 to 1964 and is the oldest remaining railroad station in California. The museum features artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia from the Santa Maria Valley Railroad and other local railroads.

The museum is open to the public for self-guided tours daily from 10am to 4pm. Visitors can explore the museum's collection of artifacts, including old locomotives, cabooses, and rolling stock. The museum also offers guided walking tours of the depot and the surrounding area.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum hosts a variety of special events throughout the year, including model train displays, railroading presentations, and lectures. The museum also offers educational programming for school and community groups.

The Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum is a popular destination for rail fans and history buffs alike. With its unique artifacts, educational programs, and special events, the museum is a great way to learn more about the history of railroading in Santa Maria and the Central Coast.

SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a History Museum in SANTA MARIA CA. US MID #8400602049

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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Contact SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
PO BOX 264
SANTA MARIA
CA
93456-0264

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MID #	8400602049
Name	SANTA MARIA VALLEY RAILWAY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification	History Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	770544976
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	1,933
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	34.931447, -120.433846
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 083 US Census Tract: 002103 US Census Block: 1008