What a treat! This was such a great place. My son loved the train ride and he loved walking around the village. The train ride is great. Some highlights of the village: Several trains to climb on and old timey Bath Firetuck Sheds with old tractors- one being the Oliver brand- my son's name An old filling station a room with mechanical toys- one being Lilliputian's tying up Gulliver And best of all, the vintage vehicle display!! So glad to have visited! read more

Before you run off on their "CHOO CHOO TRAIN" know that it is $20 dollars per (adult) person and the whole loop takes less than 10mins. This is mainly because the map they provide for you of the whole park makes the loop look larger than it is. Which is why they go around that track twice...LOL If you have little children, then it is understandable. Without the train ride the park is pretty much a inexpensive tote by foot that will offer one a little exercise on a small scale. Each barn had something interesting to view. I especially enjoyed walking through their antique car collection. Small trailer offers some finger food. Rest rooms were clean and plentiful. Parking was somewhat tight. Noteworthy thoughts: for a day trip with family and young children seems worthy to check it out. The Review Guru* Long Island NY read more

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This village has a little of everything that everyone can enjoy! From different exhibits of transportations like the vintage vehicles, train rides, and feeding goats! Thursday- Sunday Shannon's unshelled has her food truck available to those who want to stay in the village as a great accommodations for all. (Even though her restaurant is 4mins down the street in case those newbies that would like a good bite to eat) My family and I enjoy coming here and are now pass holders! We look forward in creating many memories here! read more

Boothbay Railway Village - On the train ride! - Museums Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

The Boothbay Railway Village and museum is put together and maintained with a lot of love both for trains but also for the history of the area. Staffed with folks who will talk your ear off for hours but are also respectful of your time, you can see so much from train memorabilia to a huge collection of antique cars and trucks. Make sure to ride on the steam locomotive and explore all the buildings. There's also a nice antique store and gift shop on the grounds. read more

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Bought the cutest rabbit weathervane here! The antique store was very cool. We did not actually go to the Railway Village museum, because of time. However, it looked quite interesting. read more

Boothbay Railway Village - Museums Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

The posted public hours indicate that the village is open until 5pm. We arrived at 4:05 and were denied entry, despite possessing tickets. The gentleman who informed us was rather unfriendly and curt. read more

Wonderful place staffed by friendly people. I wish we had time for the train ride. My wife found some fabulous items at the antique store on property. This is a must see when in Boothbay Harbon read more

We have not been here since our girls were young. I had been here as a youth and I love trains. As a train lover, I was a little disappointed in that the village hasn't really progressed as far as the trains and memorabilia. It pretty much is all the same. But, I still love it and any youngster would too. There is plenty to keep them occupied and run around. There are many new buildings on site but probably because of funds, they have not been enhanced with memorabilia. The small gauge train ride is OK but kids will get a kick out of it (ride in the old car, not the flatbed). The expanded store includes antiques (of a sort) and some train-related items where prices are about what you would expect. Nothing of note in the store. THE REAL STAR of the village is the restored vehicles in the garage. The gas and oil odors are so nostalgic, not obtrusive. They are beautifully restored with care and look pretty close to the day they were new. The care and pride by the owners/restorers is evident. Some (many cars and trucks that my dad used to talk about) real old-timers in here. Some of the caretakers are on site which shows their dedication, by being there, and they can fully explain the origins, history, etc of the vehicles. Each vehicle has a placard of explanation and I was pleasantly surprised by my recall of what each vehicle was and also my relating of facts of use, etc to my wife. The exhibit was truly amazing and world class quality, not just a roadside attraction. The museum is free but it costs to ride the train, This location is very donation reliant so the fact that it is still here (I first visited as a pre-teen, since I can't remember exactly at this age) shows this museum is truly a labor of love. BTW, a shout out to the older woman selling train tickets who made my day with her enthusiasm hearing about how we not only brought our daughters (both now in their 30's) here but how I visited as a youth with my parents. It was a magical trip down memory lane. read more

"Railway museum" is a bit of a misnomer. There are fewer railroad cars than at similar venues and the ride is more akin to an amusement park ride around the property, but there's a lot more on offer: - A large collection of vintage autos - Beautiful restorations of old buildings, one of a vintage gas station with a vintage car to match - General store, with vintage boxed and canned goods - Old train station - Huge and very detailed model train layout - Vintage fire engines - Huge collection of vintage outboard motors It's a bit of a mish mash, and admittedly light on the train car/engine component, but lots of interesting stuff to see, very well done, and at a fair price. read more

Boothbay Railway Village - Superb detailing in the model train layout - Museums Near Me - Boothbay, Maine

This was a really fun last minute idea. The tickets are $20 each and if you buy online there is a small fee but it is totally worth it. My son loved the train ride. Start off with filling out a post card to Santa who you will meet on the train and can give to him. You can get cocoa, coffee and cookies too. My son never sits still but once the train started going he was all into it. After the train ride you wan walk around through the little village into all the buildings and there is something set up all around. From making an ornament to sitting on the big old fire truck (Aldens favorite). read more

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Pretty environment, nice entertainment, burgers,hot dogs, homemade pies, pretzels, beverages, railroad ride was alright, ticket guy (50s, Caucasian, overweight, white haired/bearded) was rude, with aggressive tone, kept telling my family to move multiple times while standing on the platform but not clarifying where to move, when I asked him where he would like my family to move to, he said "you don't have to get ugly" and proceeded with his rudeness, horrible customer service skills. I felt there was a bit of discrimination from this ticket guy because my family was a diverse group of races, however, when there was 2 other groups of all Caucasian individuals, standing on the exact spots in which we were asked to move multiple times, they were not asked to move. Other staff throughout the property were kind and provided good service. read more

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This was part of my Maine bus tour otherwise I probably wouldn't have visited. I am glad I stopped in. It is a pretty good preservation of history. There are a bunch of classic cars, buildings and more. It's a nice stop on the way to Boothbay Harbor. Plan to spend 30-45minutes. read more

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Let's get the negative out of the way. The Boothbay Harbor tourist guide said there would be a vintage toy and model train show. There wasn't. One volunteer told me the exhibitors had backed out. Who knows, but that's what really drew us to the site. Positives: The short steam train ride with a German 2 foot gauge locomotive from the 1930s was fun. It was cramped but I liked the little passenger car. The stations and other buildings are incredibly well maintained. Someone has put a lot of love into this historical attraction. We thought the price was fair, the volunteers were all very friendly, and the exhibits were interesting. It was better than it looks from the street. read more

As an adult, I wasn't sure I would enjoy this place. I am not really one to enjoy looking at old dusty things. I am a train buff. However, the train ride was just the icing on the cake for me. I loved walking through and exploring their collection of housewares (including dozens of salt shaker sets), antique firetrucks, train equipment, and a model train layout. However, I hope they turn off the annoying music in the layout room as the trains themselves make enough noise. The train ride was short but pleasant. The little engine seemed to struggle on the grades, but it was so sunny out that it led to some great pictures. The crew were extremely pleasant and I liked talking with them about their steam engine. They offered to give me a tour of the shop the next day but sadly I had other plans. This was much better than I expected, and I had a lot of fun here. read more

This place is a great place to visit with your family, and they have a great set-up. They have a ton of antique cars in a show room and they have a toy train set to watch. The train takes you on 2 loops around the village and they have a ton of buildings to go through with old farming and train stuff. They have a old fire house set-up with classic trucks and equipment. Bring cash to pay for your tickets, but the store takes visa and Mastercard. It's 10 bucks for adults and can't remember what it is for kids. They also give military discounts. read more

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It was an interesting event loved the little venues with locally made stuff. There was a train ride that we bought tickets for not too expensive $5 a person over 5yrs old it was cute and the kids enjoyed it. The one thing that was very upsetting to our family was that we showed up 15 mins before the next train due to having a big party. While we were lined up behind the red line the guy at the ticket window asked up to back up due to the other passengers on the current train needing space to get off. So we backed up a few steps, a few minutes later the same guy again yelled at us to move back so we took a couple more steps back. At this point there was no more room to move back, but again the guy yelled at us again at that point my sister asked him loud enough for him to hear where would you like us to move you've asked us 3 times and all 3 times we moved so tell us where to go. He replied you don't have to get nasty about it. While still waiting 2 other groups of people were close to the edge but he did not ask them to move. The only difference between us and those two groups is that we have many different ethnicities in our group unlike the others. I want to think/hope that was not the reason for the rude customer service but again that is the only difference between the groups. I didn't get his name but he was an older, overweight gentleman with white hair. Please if you encounter this same behavior leave a review because he made the whole experience a bad one. read more

This place is amazing! The steam train takes you on a full circle ride. The little shops are so cute and historical! I learned a lot of history here! They also had a house filled with antique cars! read more

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Best time you can have with trains. Spent hours there. Rode on three different kinds of steam trains. Wonderful old buildings from all over Maine. Firetruck exhibit with so many cool old fire trucks. They have an auto museum with countless Jaguars, Rolls, Jeeps, trucks, etc. They have a huge model train exhibit with all Maine scenes. Incredible. The gift shop is the best, we bought a kids train book about the rat who lives under the station, autographed by the author and illustrator. They were both there signing copies and talking to everyone. Everyone working there was so nice. The train you ride makes a loop and there are two stops. It goes by goats and huge pumpkins, tunnels, hills, amazing. The trains are loud and run on steam from coal, so they are a little smelly. The place is just amazing though. My kid loved it. I loved it. read more

This is a true gem to behold! I have been going their since I was 5. Its amazing that one person who started this has been able to ecrew so many period buildings, antique cars and trains and allows the public access. I love this place as does my entire family. Thank you so much. Its amazing. read more

We missed the last train at 4:00 on a Saturday (the museum closes at 5), but we weren't charged admission, which was a huge plus. We climbed all over the trains that were outside, walked all around the sprawling grounds, and fed the goats. There's also a playground area, sandbox, and other kid-friendly stuff to do. Officially, I think the mannequins dressed in period clothes are the creepiest I've seen, the makeup was so bad. Otherwise, very informative and good place to explore for train enthusiasts. Thomas the Tank Engine makes stops there for two weekends, I'm guessing every August, which could be something to plan for. There are also antique cars, but the trains for us were the main attraction. read more

Awesome Halloween event in 2019! My two year old niece had a blast on the small and big train and all the games and activities! The adults in our group had a great time too! Hope they do this every year, with the addition of an adults only night time haunted ride. :) read more

My family had an awesome time exploring! Train ride on a steam engine, a few trains to climb on and a number of historic building with great collections inside. Includes an old fire station with a garage full of trucks! Also a large field, swing set and a pond. read more

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This place is so much fun for kids. We recently visited on Family Fun Day and it was exactly as promised, fun for the entire family. My son loved taking a ride on the train (although he wasn't a fan of the whistle), and we also rode on an antique fire engine. For a 2 year old boy, there is nothing better than trains and cars. There are lots of stationed trains throughout the village that are open to walk in, play in, pretend you are driving, etc. And there's a great big grassy area with tables that is perfect for a picnic lunch. We spent about 3 hours here looking at the exhibits, running around outside, playing on the playground, feeding the goats, and having a picnic lunch. This was a perfect family outing and we will definitely be back! read more

This is a really cute way to spend 60-90 minutes or so to pass the time. This is really well maintained to replicate the late 18th and 19th century. I say please support this to keep it operating. You won't be disappointed! read more

Senior Bus Trip to the railway village - went on a quick train ride and saw a few old cars and a small model train booth and fed some goats. Volunteer staff yelled at us to sit down on the train because we were upsetting their schedule. The overall experience was just average,Didn't have to leave our home state to see this kind of attraction. It wasn't anything I would go back to see or recommend to friends.. read more

If you like trains, and/or have children, Boothbay Railway Village is a "must visit." My grandson spent a good portion of the day playing on the two sets of trains. We also enjoyed the train ride on a coal fired train. There's also a kiddie train ride, antique cars, a small village... but we didn't have time! One of my grandson's favorite places! read more

This marvelous collection from yesteryear, features: multiple original working narrow gauge trains, an antique auto collection, an arrangement of antique buildings, maintained in period condition. There are many points of interest, including period wardrobe, cooperie, smith shop, livery, engine collection, and an elaborate model train display. Beyond preserving history, the staff make an effort to make every visit pleasant and congenial. Highly recommended for the young, young at heart and those interested in historical artifacts. read more

Great vendors, delicious baked goods, and everyone was very friendly. Everything was reasonably priced and we purchased several crafts and food items. Would definitely go back if we lived closer The Railway village is pretty neat too. It is focused on Maine railroads and may not have been very exciting if it wasn't for the Fall Festival they held that weekend. There was still some fun things to check out like the examples of horse drawn sleighs, over 60 classic cars, goats, and a blacksmith demonstration. read more

What a charming lost-in-time kinda place. It's an hour ride North of Portland so I decided it's worth a shot. So glad I did. Is it Disney - No and depending on how mind-numbed your kids are will probably depend on how much fun they have. This isn't a sensory overload kind of place. It's very laid back. We were there for almost 4 hours. If you power walked the place you could see it all in 45 minutes. Highlights are a pretty cool model train setup that has quite a few trains running at the same time - an impressive collection of vintage cars - and 2 friendly goats...and of course riding the train is cool. We jumped on board 2 times - My 9 yr old thought it was very cool, my 2 yr old didn't care for it at first but then thought it was cool and talked about it the rest of the day. read more

Went to the Candlelight & Cocktails event. Enjoyed it much more than the Gardens A Glow. Community spirit, tasty mini bites, beverage samples, and the train ride made for a wonderful seasonal experience. More adults at night; kid friendly during the day. Great job! read more

This place is fantastic!! My family stumbled upon this place while staying in the Boothbay area and had a great time! We brought our 5 children (8, 5 and 3 under age 3) and everyone had a blast. The train ride is perfect for little kids and the conductor was very friendly and answered questions for our kids. They love funning around the museum, looking at the old toys, feeding the goats. They even liked the antique car display! If we lived closer this would definitely be a frequent family outing. read more

Wonderful place! So glad my family and I stopped here. The train rides were so much fun. Hannah, our conductor, was amazing! So great with the kids! The antique car museum was a nice surprise, so much history packed in to this place. One of the best model train exhibits I have seen. Just a beautiful property. We even had a Model T ride around the property. Spent a few hours here exploring all the fun things they had to offer. Highly recommend you stop by here and check it out, especially if you have young kids. read more

Wonderful for children and adults. Check the website for the mid-August 'Thomas the Tank Engine' which is great fun but arrive early since it tends to get very busy. Take the ride on the train, stop at the car museum then go to the gift shop. Also be sure to stroll the grounds it is a very restful place and the children can feed the goats. The car museum is extensive, everything from a Model T through 30s Packards and 40s Cadilacs. Do not miss this place! read more