CHATHAM RAILROAD MUSEUM
CHATHAM, IL

The Chatham Railroad Museum in Chatham, Illinois is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of railroading in the region. The museum is housed in the historic Chatham Railroad Depot, which was built in 1854 and is the oldest surviving railroad station in the state of Illinois. The museum's collection includes artifacts from the various railroad lines that served Chatham and the surrounding area, including the Chicago & Alton, Baltimore & Ohio, and Wabash & Erie.
The museum features several different exhibits, including a locomotive simulator, a model railroad, and a train shop. Visitors can also take a narrated tour of the depot, featuring interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. The museum also hosts educational programs and special events throughout the year, such as a Railroad Days Festival and a Halloween Train Ride.
The Chatham Railroad Museum is open year round, and admission is free. The museum is run entirely by volunteers and is supported by donations, memberships, and the purchase of souvenirs and gifts. The museum is an excellent source of information and a great place to learn about the history of railroading in the region.
CHATHAM RAILROAD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in CHATHAM IL. US MID #8401700230
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).
Contact CHATHAM RAILROAD MUSEUM
- telephone: 2174837792
CHATHAM RAILROAD MUSEUM
100 N STATE ST
CHATHAM
IL
62629
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MID # | 8401700230 |
Name | CHATHAM RAILROAD MUSEUM |
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Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest |
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INCOME | 0 |
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LAT/LONG | 39.676733, -89.695087 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 17 FIPS County Code: 167 US Census Tract: 003202 US Census Block: 2017 |