This museum was also a stop on our hop on hop off bus from our American Cruise lines Mississippi…read moreRver Cruise. This was not a very big museum and I took sometime outside to walk around and take a few photos. This museum like others we have visited in the area was was fascinating. It is a robust collection of items and stories from the docents about the war, items during that period and relationships of the people in the area. While spending time here we all learned so much about Paducah's role in the war and saw many interesting artifacts. Weather or not you have an interest in Civil War history, this museum is worth a visit. We all learned so much history that we were not familier with and it was honestly facinating. The museum was not to big or crowded and really added meaning to what you have heard of in school or just general conversations.

" Nice Detailed Lecture Tour About The Civil War "…read more This is a small Museum with a ton of information in it. After you look around for a while, a gentleman dressed and looking like a Civil War Soldier takes you on a tour of the Museum and gives you a detailed historic lesson on the civil war, especially from the confederate view point. This is a must see on your trip to Paducah, KY

I was really excited to finally visit the Superman Museum in Metropolis, but the experience left me…read morefeeling pretty let down. In their defense, it was a Sunday afternoon and most things in town were closed -- which is understandable -- but the museum itself was open. I stepped into the gift shop first and immediately felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of Superman merchandise. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big Superman fan, but most of it felt like stuff I could easily find online. After wandering around the shop for a bit, I honestly lost interest and never even bought a ticket to see the actual museum exhibits. The town itself does have some nice touches -- there are several cool murals and statues scattered around, which were highlights. Unfortunately, the place felt like a bit of a ghost town that day, which made the whole experience fall flat. I'll probably give it another shot during their annual fair or on a weekday when more is open, but it'll be a while before I make the trip back. If you're a huge Superman fan, it might still be worth checking out, but manage your expectations -- especially if visiting on a Sunday afternoon. ----UPDATE---- After the staff reached out, I decided to bump up my review. Their passion for the museum really came through and I appreciated the response. As a huge Superman fan who grew up watching the original Christopher Reeve movies in theaters and collecting the classic TV shows, I expected something a little different. I'll definitely visit again on a weekday -- I'm sure the experience will be much better when I skip the gift shop and go straight into the museum. The gift shop was well stocked, but I personally wasn't looking to add more items to my collection. I mainly wanted to see old props, costumes, and classic collectible from the shows/movies and old toys.

Great place has the life and history of Superman and his friends like Batman and Wonder Woman…read morereally a must if you're in metropolis the service was good. They have a large selection of Superman and more. If you value superheroes this is the place to come..

This is definitely a one-of-a-kind place. Every display throughout the property has a related pun,…read moreand the toys in his toy house are displayed in ways that make funny stories. Sadly a storm took out the electricity to the toy house and he isn't permitted to fix it because the electric is connected to the house and the town said he has to upgrade all the electric in the house, which he and his wife don't have the means for right now. When he had electricity a lot of the toys would move and contraptions on the property had lights and water on some of them. The toys stretch back to the 1940s. Definitely a trip down memory lane. The gentleman who owns it is very nice and came out to give us a tour and pointed out the many puns related to the displays. The little general store his grandparents ran back in the early half of the 1900s is still standing and full of interesting memorabilia and artifacts. It's donations only, no cost, but the man and his wife can use the help. If you're not a fan of weird junk art and old toys, you probably wouldn't like it. We spent about 45 minutes there.

Depends on your style and tastes because it definitely is a little eerie! If you like weird,…read morethough, it'll be a good place to visit. It will definitely be something we will always remember, but not one we necessarily recommend.

A fun and interesting place to spend a little time while in Paducah. While on our American Cruise…read moreLines Mississippi River Cruise, we stopped in Peducah. They (the cruise line) have their buses follow the ship up so when ever you dock, they set up a hop on, hop off bus route. One of the stop in Kentucky was Paducah which had a stop in front of this museum. A prior review called it sprawling. Not sure I would use that word but it was a nice size with plenty to see [and touch.] From the second you walk in you see lots and lots of items. Not being a railroad buff, I do not know the history or use of many I the thing I see here. In one corner there is a engineer's simulator, showing the controls of the engine and what the engineer's view would be. Also there was one very long model railroad in action. I always enjoy expoloring the scenery used and how the multiple trains [when they're used] interact. Within the venue of the museum, in cabinets and on the walls there are displays of post cards, posters, news clippings, and magazines. Personally, I enjoy looking at the old photos. There is, of course, a gift shop with the usual items. Some are educational and some are for fashion and fun. All were very reasonably priced! Volunteers who run these places do it for their love of the subject. The person behind the counter started telling me stories of the area and railroad in general. This always adds to the fun of visiting these places. KUDOs to the team at the Paducah Railroad Museum.

Wifey and I are suckers for certain kinds of museums, and Railroad museums are towards the top of…read morethat list. When in Paducah for a recent weekend we decided the Paducah Railroad Museum was a must-visit. This Railroad Museum is kind of sprawling, given the space it's located in. There are several room and A LOT of railroad memorabilia and signage. Some of the signage is hooked up as a demo and some aren't. Some of the first things you see as you enter are vintage railroad furniture dating back decades. Looking at a seat from a dining car from the Good Old Days of Railroading give me a sense of nostalgia for a time that I wish I'd been around for. In one corner there is a engineer's simulator, showing the controls of the engine and what the engineer's view would be. We didn't get to step in, but I understand that it's an option. In one enclosure is an amazingly well done model train. I've attached a pretty nifty video I took. At this scale you wouldn't know it was a model (yea, I'm that good. :) ) On display are post cards, posters, news clippings, and magazines dating back, in some cases, 100 years or more, celebrating the way railroading used to be. Since I've always been fascinated by trains and tracks, this was very much a museum I could visit often (if it weren't about 3 hours from home) There is, of course, a gift shop with the usual bobbles and trinkets. Some are educational, some are for fashion (I'd never own a neon green t-shirt until I visit this place!), some are straight up souvenirs. It's all very reasonably priced. There's a feeling of "unfinished" at the Paducah Railroad Museum. Is it as polished as some larger railroad museums? No, it's not. It's a work in progress. In one room there is what I assume to be another model railroad being built and a few displays that aren't quite ready for Prime Time. And that is OK. You can tell that this museum is constantly growing and improving, and that it's being done by people who have a genuine love and passion for railroading. I hope to visit here again some time when I have more time.

October 23, 2021 Wow…read morethis place is so cool! What a perfect stop to let the kids run about on this rainy day. Downstairs is designed more for younger kids. Upstairs designed more for kids 8 and above. Supervision is mandatory. Lots of themed rooms for kids to learn through play. There's a garden room with big water tables. An auto shop for the car enthusiasts. A farm where you can "milk"a cow (fake cow &water). A grocery store where the kids can shop and be the cashier. A veterinarian pet shop. Fire department. Well baby check office. There are cool tubes with air that suck up handkerchiefs and tunnel above your head and shoot out from the ceiling. Musical rooms. Hair styling room. A theater room complete with a stage and curtain! There's a Lego wall. And rubber band wall to make art. A small real plane to climb in and imagine flying over fields. Really too much to list. But wow! Great entertainment for kids (and parents) of all ages. Covid19 protocol: Bathrooms were clean. Hands sanitizer was placed all over both upstairs and downstairs. Employees wore masks. Patrons were strongly recommended to wear masks, although most didn't. Staff picked up several times while we were there.. although i didn't notice any surface cleaning. Now my cooty radar was a little high, but i get that way in any type of kids play area. I made sure my kids sanitized hands after each room and we washed hands before leaving. Lots of touchable surfaces. Pre pandemic, i wouldn't think much about it, but current pandemic, I just am a little more leery. So go with that in mind. And don't come if you or anyone is sick. Above all.. ENJOY! Very cool place.

discovery is the best place a child could ask for it's so relatable to the real life just much…read morecooler I love discovery so much !

staff are very friendly and the kids don't ever want to leave one of the best birthdays I could…read moregive my little girl thank you so much and it's very cheap

A great place for families to being their children. There is a lot for kids to do. This is such a…read moregreat place to have so close to home. We are members and frequent visitors. B