Located in the former Central of Georgia Railway Repair Shops Complex and Terminal Facilities, this museum offers family-friendly fun with interactive experiences, including a working handcar, walking through historic railcars, and taking guided tours by train (available select days).
The site features the oldest railroad repair facility buildings in the United States. These buildings, locomotives, and railcars tell the stories of site workers from over 100 years of the complex’s operation. Topics explored on tours and exhibits include railroad and technological history, industrial slavery, and segregation.
The site also serves as an active preservation space where museum staff preserve and restore historic buildings, railcars, and related machinery.
Coastal Heritage Society’s ‘CHS All In’ is part of the ‘Museums For All’ national access program that encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits.
Tricentennial Park is home to three museums that bring Savannah to life – past and present. Savannah History Museum, Battlefield Memorial Park, Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum are all located conveniently in downtown Savannah by the Visitor Information Center. As the premier family-friendly attraction in the city, we invite you and your family to spend the day exploring our diverse and educational offerings.