Travel Town Museum

Fun little place for some photo ops and checking out some older trains. There is a little train that rides around the park for $ 2.50 you get to go around twice.

This place was amazing. Took my wife and son here the other day for our first time. All of us really enjoyed the history of these amazing trains. And of course my son loves choo choo trains.
Check out my drone video I took of this place.

I’m a pretty big fan of this place for a few reasons. I’ve been here on weekdays and on weekends. Weekends get pretty packed, but the parking lot seems to be big enough. We most recently came here for a birthday party and our friends rented out one of the train cars. It was pretty cool! It was a hot June day and the air conditioning was strong and it had me wishing I had brought a sweater to wear, but it was bearable. It’s pretty narrow though walking past people to get to a seat, but the place was equipped with a fridge as well for drinks etc.
I love the train here, as does my daughter. We like to come here as a family and sort of just lay on the grass while my daughter runs around to get some of that energy out. It’s such a nice, quiet place to sort of just hang out.

It’s free. It’s got picnic tables. It’s a chance for all ages to be outdoors and to explore without the usual ‘hands off’ and ‘quiet’ restrictions.

Cool little train museum close to the L.A. Zoo. It’s free and the only cost is riding their mini train if you want to. They have a bunch of antique train engines and train cars. It’s a neat place if you like trains. You can also have a picnic or party there. Four stars.

Took the family for a Sunday family day we choose travel town since the boys love trains upon arrival I noticed that the parking was very convenient right next to the entrance and it was FREE! The park it self was not that big but gives you a lot of things to look at it takes you back in to time looking at the old trains most of them you can actually climb into
They also have a train ride which I believe it’s $ 2 per person it takes you around the park kids love it, they also have a museum were they exhibits old wagons and old pictures of the Los Angeles area they park also has a snack and picnic
You can also reserve an area for an event or party not sure if theirs a fee or not but it’s a nice place to have a kids party
This place is also a good place to take your photos (engagements sweet 16 etc.)

I really really like Griffith Park.
It has hiking trails, an observatory, the famed Hollywood sign, a zoo, a western museum, horseback riding, activities, pony rides, picnic tables, lots of trees and shades, a world class theater, a golf course, and a whole bunch more… including a Train Museum!
The train museum is called Travel Town Museum and can be accessed most easily from the Forest Lawn Drive exit off of the 134 Freeway.
It has a large free parking lot and admission to this museum is free.
You can host your birthday parties here and have a section reserved. This way, kids can explore the giant trains parked on the rails and ride the miniature train around the park.
They have a gift shop and a building with more educational information on locomotives.

Just the fact that my baby loved it and enjoyed made me very happy is really clean you can even made parties here love it it’s the cutest nicest train museum

You know that show on HGTV where the characters walk into a fixer upper and, by the end of the episode, remodel it into a dream house?
Someone needs to remodel the Travel Town into a magical experience. It has all the potential of being wonderful. Currently, its old and run down. May be a fairy godmother will turn this Cinderella into a Princess one day.

Man what happenned to this place? As a kid I remember coming in here and running through all of the trains and having a blast.
Came here with some family and kids over the weekend. Free to get in and free parking is a rarety in LA but you can find it at travel town. They have a little snack cart which has the biggest hot dogs i have ever seen in my life. A super tiny gift shop (which has AC if you need a heat break) and a little train ride thats $ 2.25 for adults.
Now back to the place itself, it seems like travel town has decided to cash out and now reserve several trains for parties. Therefore, when you show up and dont attend a party there isnt really much for kids to do. Like literally a freaking super tiny and crammed seat little train ride that does 2 laps. There were literally 2 trains we can go on. One of the front engine of the train and one an empty, stuffy, stinky cart. Everything else was reserved for parties.
It seemed so UN FUN and not like I remembered at all. Seems like the kinda place you only go to for a party and nothing else. They also have an exhibit room that has a bunch of old stuff again — cant touch or go inside.

This review is solely based on a incident with one of the managers (from the afternoon of 4÷18÷2016, yes you know who you are).
The park was amazing, totally cool. Employees were nice helping me get a afternoon engagement photo session planned out. Sal you were cool man, thanks for trying to set something up. Your «manager» was straight out rude. When I asked if he could accommodate me for 10 minutes with something he became so bitter and rude. He told me to describe his employee who said it shouldn’t be a problem for what I was requesting. If it was cool, I understand. No hard feelings just a simple no sorry we can’t. Understood…
But to call me a liar??? Sorry dude but I’m old school and a man of my words. Why would someone lie about something so minimal?
In the end it worked out. Like I said cool place, cool workers but sub par «manager.»
Maybe Sal should be running the joint, his customer service is pretty epic.

how cute is this place?! and for the train nerd, young or old, it’s so much fun to take it all in. I love trains and the feel of the 1800s and early 1900s. these trains are breath taking and to imagine them once in motion is amazing. very friendly place for children, you can see the joy in their eyes as they look around. there is also a train ride that goes around the park twice. it goes choo choo and everything, just enchanting. best part is that the place is FREE. but we gave a donation at the front.

Like free entertainment? Have kids? This place is great. They have big trains, medium trains and tiny trains. They even have a miniature train you can ride for $ 2.75. There is a wooden train track set in the children’s learning center and another in the gift shop. You can check out trains for your kid to push around the tracks. The place is very well kept and clean.

Aspiring conductors or engineers need look no further than this LA staple. While not every car or train is available to climb or explore, any train enthusiast will be pleasantly satisfied with the artifacts on display.
My two year old, who has been obsessed with trains after having seen the Polar Express, was literally in awe as we walked in to the park. Bursts of «choo-​choo» were interspersed with an exclamatory «all aboard!» the closer we got to the first locomotive we saw. His eyes were as wide as I have ever seen and the smile and look of wonder and excitement on his face were inscribed in to my long term memory for life. I only wished I had captured it on video to share with the rest of my family…
There’s a small, albeit weathered, ¹⁄₈ scale train with passenger cars that you can ride; and at $ 2.75 per person, is a relative bargain given the price of LA’s other trains in its mass transit fleet ;-)
As you walk around, there’s a bit of sadness in the graffiti that has been cleaned but still clearly visible that disrupts the display experience… as does the removed passenger car seats that probably served as make shift beds for either transients or teens looking for the quick score with their after school date.
Nonetheless, there remains a family atmosphere pervasive throughout the park with outdoor barbecue and party areas available for reservation for an outdoor birthday party or family gathering. The smells of barbecue and the laughter that filled the air added to the train ride that circled the park twice. My son and his 3 month old brother were enamored with the experience, as was their dad, whose memories just got a little brighter just like the smiles on their faces…

If you’re a train and planes enthusiast, a visit to the Travel Town Museum will be a special treat for you! I haven’t been here in years, so when we passed by the area, we decided to visit for a bit. The great thing is that it is free to visit. Around the museum, you will find many old train cars that you can walk around, take pictures, and even can walk around inside them. There is a little train ride around the park that costs $ 2.50 per person to ride, so it’s nice to do if you have kids.
It’s really hard to find things to do that are free anymore, so this is a good place to spend some time while in Los Angeles. It is also within driving distance to other attractions like Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles Zoo, The Autry Museum, and the Griffith Observatory.

Old-​fashioned trains! For kid-​like adults and tots to ride on! Antique cabooses! Old maps! Old tracks! Old depots! And what a time to mosey around, with autumn leaves falling on your back, while it still is autumn, that is. But there’s always nice foilage at Griffith Park. I really like taking pictures here, sitting back somewhere, and breathing in the fresh air. For two adults and a baby, it was under $ 6 for that train that goes ’round twice. Again, please, again! #goodtimes

Visited Travel Town with my kids and my good friend and her kid and a couple of her friends and their children. Travel Town is a train museum that houses a number of historic trains. There is also a small train ride feature which is popular with the kids. They have an exhibit area with train parts and engines and other train features. There is also a gift shop. The grounds are large and have some grassy areas and picnic tables to eat. It is very child friendly and stroller/​wheelchair accessible.
The train ride is free for children under 18 months. The price is the same for children over 18 months and adults — $ 2.25/ticket. There was a small discount for senior citizens. The train ride loops around the Travel Town area two times and is very entertaining for the children.
The rest of the place has a variety of trains in different stats of (dis)repair. There are signs that state not to climb the trains and the doors to the inside are padlocked. However our group was able to climb up one train without anyone saying anything. There were not a lot of employees walking around the place. In fact, I did not see anyone working there except for the train ride and at the entrance.
Overall it was a nice experience for the kids. They liked to see the different trains and to explore the area. I prefer the train rides provided by the Live Steamers at Wilson Park in Torrance. It is more authentic and more fun for the kids — not to mention it is always free!

This is great for kids that love trains. However I do not have kids, so I found it to be a bit boring. There isn’t a lot of information on trains here, but you can see actual trains and even climb on them. It’s ok for picnics, too. There is parking. They have bathrooms and a small gift shop.
I’ve also come here several times playing Ingress on my phone since there are a lot of portals for that game here.

This place is AWESOMEEEEE!!! Trains graveyard to another level. These trains are HUGE! You get to stand in the middle of a train track without having to look back to see if there’s a train coming! They let u climb into the driver’s car, inside the passenger car and the photo opportunities are endless! The have picnic tables and a couple of tented areas where u can set up for birthday parties! So cool! I’m not sure if you have to book it in advanced or just walk in and set up.
For $ 2.75 u get to hop into a kiddy train that brings u around the park TWICE! The ride is not as nice as the one at Live Steamers but we loved it all the same. This one goes FAAAAAAAAST and it’s also bigger so I got to get in with my baby.
Don’t forget to visit the gift store!

Wait! What? You can walk on train tracks here? Say what?
Yup yup… oh yes you can. By far, the safest tracks in Los Angeles area, to walk over, run over, or jump over. With dusty, rusted, parked trains retired here in train heaven. These historical pieces are ready to be eyed like candy, and admired. Bring your selfie stick!!! These steam engines up close are amazingly beautiful. Quite breathtaking! Each train has a tale to tell. And, you’ve got train selfies to take.
*Choo choo*…you can climb them! Well some of the trains, not all. A few have signs that say: (please do not climb).
It’s FREE!!!
Can you beat that? This is why L. A is awesome! Bring your girlfriend or boyfriend for a daytime date. Grab some subway, on your way over. (Yes! Food is allowed inside). The perks of an outdoor museum.
Once at Museum you will find various spots to enjoy a picnic: benches, to grassy inviting spots under the warm sun, or even beneath the trees. You can eat inside the gazebo, if you can spot it.
Yes. There are RESTROOMS… in case you drank too much soda.
There is a gift shop nestled in a corner. So you can buy souvenirs. Right next to it, you will spot a help desk, in case you want to inquire about a birthday party in the box train. I thought that was super cool.
But, who said it ends at birthday parties. Imagine a perfect proposal on the tracks. The symbolism, as you hold her hand, and cross together to the other side. Creating a spot for yourself, and her, to enjoy for many years to come. You can take her for weekend picnics. You can bring a bus full of your 12 kids in the near future.
Did I mention ADMISSION AND PARKING IS FREE!!!
You will thank me!
Sings: «Runaway train never going back
Wrong way on a one way track
Seems like I should be getting somewhere
Somehow I’m neither here nor there» (Soul Asylum).
If you wanna go here or there… there’s a small train that takes you, and your family around the perimeter of the museum. For a weekend, this train seemed a little less busy, compared to the one at the Riverside & Los Feliz entrance. That one is always packed!
Ride your choo choo train!
Climb an antique!
Have a nice walk! (Start your pedometer).
Enjoy your day at the museum!
Can I get a… Choo choo?