ROUNDHOUSE RAILROAD MUSEUM
The Roundhouse Railroad Museum is believed to be the largest and most complete Antebellum
railroad repair facility still in existence in the world!
Guests can walk along the grounds of the complex where actual Rolling Stock is on display,
learn about the functions each building served, and take part in scheduled activities that
can include a train ride, rail car tours, the hand car, and children's activities in the
Baggage Car!
To find out when we are offering train rides throught the year, check our Calendar.
PHOTOS
HISTORY
For over 100 years, the Savannah shops complex served as a major repair facility for the Central
of Georgia Railway and was a vibrant part of Savannah's industrial heritage. The Roundhouse
Railroad Museum is recognized as a National Historic Landmark District and has been designated by
the State Legislature as the Georgia State Railroad Museum.
The Central of Georgia Railroad and Canal Company was chartered in 1833. By 1843, it was the
longest continuous railroad under one central management in the world. The Central reached its peak
in the early 1920s and was the lartest employer in Savannah. During the Great Depression,
although economically strained, the Central continued operation as a leading employer. Later, with
the advent of diesel locomotives, the Savannah repair shops saw great decline and closed in
1963.
After years of neglect, the property was transferred to the City of Savannah and in 1989 the
Coastal Heritage Society accepted management of the Savannah shops complex. With major support from
the City of Savannah, the award winning professional staff members of our Preservation and
Railroad Operations Teams work together to save numerous historic buildings, locomotives and
rolling stock.
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SITE HOURS
Roundhouse Railroad Museum
601 W. Harris St.
Savannah, GA 31401
912.651.6823
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
GENERAL ADMISSION
$10.00 - Adults
includes train rides and regularly
scheduled activities*
$4.00 - Children 6 and under
Free - Children 1 and under
Locomotive Cab Rides
$10.00 Diesel/$20.00 Steam
(subject to availability)
*Please note the we reserve the right to cancel an activity to ensure the safety of our guests.
For more information on the location, scheduling group visits, and planning an event at this site,
please visit Plan Your Visit or Event Planning.
To find out when there is an event occurring at this site, please visit Upcoming Events or the Calendar.
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