HAWAIIAN RAILWAY SOCIETY

EWA BEACH, HI

The Hawaiian Railway Society (HRS) is a historical society and museum located in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. The museum was established in 1989 with the mission to collect, restore, preserve, and operate historic railroad equipment and artifacts related to the railroads of Hawaii and the Pacific region. The HRS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is operated by volunteers.

The museum is home to an extensive collection of rail artifacts, including documents, photographs, railway equipment, and memorabilia. The museum also has a research library with a large collection of books and magazines related to railroads, as well as a gift shop.

The museum is open to the public, with free admission. Visitors can tour the museum and view the artifacts, as well as ride on the HRS train on the weekends. The train travels on the 1.5-mile stretch of track owned by the HRS, and the ride is narrated by a volunteer. The train is pulled by one of the HRS's restored locomotives, and typically includes open-air cars and a caboose.

The museum also offers a variety of educational programs, including special events, lectures, and hands-on workshops. The HRS also provides tours of the museum and train rides for school groups and other organizations. The HRS also offers summer camps, where children can learn about railroading and make their own train model.

The Hawaiian Railway Society is a unique place to learn about the history of railroads in Hawaii and the Pacific region. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the railroads of Hawaii, while also educating the public on their importance and the impact they have had on the islands.

HAWAIIAN RAILWAY SOCIETY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in EWA BEACH HI. US MID #8401500044

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 216,467 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 8086815461

HAWAIIAN RAILWAY SOCIETY
PO BOX 60369
EWA BEACH
HI
96706-7369

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