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Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum
102 N Palmer St, Plant City, FL 33563, United States
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Je
Review №1

Was Great! Clean bathrooms went in little shop great gifts!Guys were very informative

St
Review №2

Nice little railroad museum. The man working inside was very informative and seemed happy to show me around.

An
Review №3

He’s restored another SCL caboose, found another semaphore signal complete with a doll arm, how cool is that? He’s even laid track out there! Bob knows how to make use of a cow pasture.

He
Review №4

Really nice place to sit and relax and if lucky enough watch a train go by!

Da
Review №5

It was closed when I visited but the outdoor displays are awesome.

St
Review №6

Its super kool. Very quaint lil town

An
Review №7

I spent 30 minutes here, thats enough. I was not disappointed! visit at least once worth it.

Ka
Review №8

Took my boys out. Its got social distance in mind. Very clean. The greeter was very informative.

Jo
Review №9

This little museum is five stars for people who like railroad history and two stars who expect a museum with alot of rail rolling stock. The museum is located in the old Seaboard station. The main draw of the museum is the viewing platform and tower. Several places to eat in easy walking distance.

Th
Review №10

Pleasant, quaint rail museum

Ch
Review №11

Super neat museum. Small, but definitely worth the visit if youre in the area.

Ke
Review №12

Hours listed are incorrect. The museum opens at 12pm

de
Review №13

Small train museum. My kids love the trains outside

Ci
Review №14

Very interesting museum and park. Hosts many events throughout the year. Today it was Empty Bowls, a soup tasting lunch benefitting the United Food Bank of Plant City. Each ticket holder received a ceramic bowl handmade by children in the local schools.

Br
Review №15

We love this place. Very well kept and educational. Its one of those little museums that have such a big impact on you. There is not much here that you cant touch or sit on. Even has a real caboose you can tour. Full of rich history for the area and the railroad. The staff is always so inviting and friendly. They will always take the time to answer any questions or tell you some old stories. Plus sits adjacent to a few working railroads that always seem to have a train on one of them.

Jc
Review №16

We loved touring the museum and seeing the original Plant City train house.such a great time my kids want to go back.

Ja
Review №17

Very well laid out. Our nephew enjoyed it especially as well.

Fr
Review №18

Great place.....great history......active train watching tower.......air conditioning......and a great staff.

Te
Review №19

Awesome experience

AR
Review №20

We love this place. Very well kept and educational. Its one of those little museums that have such a big impact on you. There is not much here that you cant touch or sit on. Even has a real caboose you can tour. Full of rich history for the area and the railroad. The staff is always so inviting and friendly. They will always take the time to answer any questions or tell you some old stories. Plus sits adjacent to a few working railroads that always seem ro have a train on one of them.

br
Review №21

Quaint spot... kids were able to interact with the trains and they have a nice watch tower to see them roar by

Je
Review №22

An amazing experience for anyone of any age. My 3 children have been so many times and enjoy going back over and over. The owner is very kind and its a pleasure hearing all the background behind the museum. Thank you for having a piece of history everyone can enjoy!

Ma
Review №23

Nice place to relax and if your lucky you might get to see a train go by.

Di
Review №24

Only thing they werent done yet they had a lot to set up still walked around very beautiful day nice friendly people

Ir
Review №25

A sweet little museum with lots of railroad items on display. I joined my son with his Pre K class on a school trip. Theres an old train you can go on and look around and the tour guide was very knowledgeable.

GS
Review №26

It is a great place to see some Railroad items.It is a good place to railfan also.

Ar
Review №27

It has a great Amtrak Silver Star/ CSX train viewing platform! Always wanted to visit there!

Ch
Review №28

My 5 year old absolutely loved this place!!!

Se
Review №29

I cant really comment on the museum itself, other than the fact that they are open for the Plant City Bike Nights. The old depot is home base for all the bike shows. I give it a five star because they open up the use of their restrooms for the crowd that comes to the festivities.

Sa
Review №30

Very educational little museum with really well kept exhibits. You can learn a lot at this museum in the heart of Plant City. Definitely something to check out.

ea
Review №31

Very nice place to visit.lots of interesting items.

Ce
Review №32

I love bringing the boys here! They love trains and havent lost interest no matter how many times weve been here! Its a great thing to have so close to home!

Mi
Review №33

Great way to watch trains

Do
Review №34

Nice little city park in plant city. Lots of railroad history.

Im
Review №35

Very relaxed, big open rooms, Buster Brown is welcome there...enough said.

Li
Review №36

Cool place. I took my son there to.do Graduation photos

Le
Review №37

Took a retired former railroad man visiting from PA... he was thrilled! Great little museum!

Jr
Review №38

Beautiful trains and love downtown plant city

Ag
Review №39

My grandsons are obsessed with trains. We come here every time they visit. Great little museum, vert educational

Ed
Review №40

Very nostalgic and the folks were very nice with some very cool old trains etc

Ta
Review №41

Great place for pictures.. Thank you Nici.

Gr
Review №42

Web page and sign on door said it opens at 10am on Saturday. Another guy waiting said their usually a little late. At 11am I gave up

Lu
Review №43

Nice and well kept railroad museum... Unfortunately, it is open only on Saturday...

Ch
Review №44

Small museum dedicated to the history of the railroad and its effects on Plan City and Central Florida. Lots of interesting artifacts, memorabilia, pictures and a fully restored caboose.

Ru
Review №45

My son and I had a great day watching trains and playing at the museum. The best part was, its free! Well worth the time to go.

Ri
Review №46

Love the history and the antique items.

At
Review №47

There are lot of little events around here. Nice place

Sa
Review №48

If you love trains then this museum will be up your alley. There is a train viewing platform there as well.Right in the center of town.

Li
Review №49

Quaint little museum. Loved the Plant City train display.

An
Review №50

Great place for a field trip!

Ri
Review №51

I love the history behind trains.

Wi
Review №52

A charming step back to another decade and visit this wonderful place! Stuff for kids, train buffs, or just the passing traveller. Has a full scale model train of downtown Plant City and a gift shop. Fun place to take the kids and family.

Ta
Review №53

Fun to take the little one here to see the caboose.

Mj
Review №54

My son loves this place. #trainlove

An
Review №55

Bringing the family. Great place for an afternoon out on the town. Resturants near by. Public restrooms are close by. Truly enjoyed it here

Da
Review №56

A great little railway meuseum at the junction of two railroad tracks. Admission was free and the had a few rooms full of exhibits. Their was also an observation platform right by the tracks.

Da
Review №57

Awesome history, if yr here on vacation,very clean

Li
Review №58

Very interesting history and great memorabilia

Em
Review №59

What a great little place for this town. Enjoyed the event going on and seeing the local businesses.

be
Review №60

My nephews trains so we had a really good time time.

Me
Review №61

Great for kids of all ages who love trains.

Ja
Review №62

The watch tower sleeps really well

Ed
Review №63

Unique little museum. More then I expected

zs
Review №64

Took my grandson he enjoyed the model train and telegraph but he loved the little room with 2 small rail cars that kids are allowed to explore ..mauseum is small but if you love trains or just want to entertain a small child for a little bit its a great place .

Ma
Review №65

Havent been here while it is open, but its a really nice place to walk around and watch the trains as they pass by.

Ja
Review №66

It was pretty cool, kids will love it!

Jo
Review №67

Even though they were closed, I still had a blast with my Family.

Sa
Review №68

Our 3rd Yearly Trip. Love it.

Ge
Review №69

To be a small free museum this place is really nice to visit they have a lot of historical railroad items. Located right downtown in historic Plant City its right at the crossroads 4 railroad tracks with trains coming through there all day long.

Da
Review №70

Great place to walk around with the family in the heart of downtown Plant City

Ro
Review №71

It was small but very interesting. Looks like they are adding more exhibits.

Di
Review №72

History at its best !

Da
Review №73

This is a quant little museum. It took me around 25 minutes to enjoy the entire exhibit. The train viewing platform is the diamond of the complex - especially if you like to traib watch! I sat there for hours enhoying the frequent train traffic that passes the station/museum.

gi
Review №74

Sign on the door said they were open but they were not. A man with a cigar disappeared inside and wouldnt answer the door.

Th
Review №75

My experience here was great the people are very nice and the exibits are very nice to look at and tell a lot about Plant Citys hisory.

Co
Review №76

Very nice place for history

Mi
Review №77

This is my kids favorite place to visit! Thank you plant city for providing the museum.

ma
Review №78

The best place I ever been to in plant city plus I love watching the trains go by

Je
Review №79

Grandson loves the trains

jo
Review №80

The displays are great. The viewing stands are nice to watch the trains go by.

ro
Review №81

Great train museum, with active rail lines on both sides. Trains come by day and night

ce
Review №82

Very quaint.lovely presented we have a really great time

Da
Review №83

What a great place to enjoya nice walk or even lunch.

KN
Review №84

Love trains.

To
Review №85

Great spot in Plant City!

Ju
Review №86

Nice little museum that gives a snippet of local history on Plant City.

Ro
Review №87

Cute train museum.

Li
Review №88

Amazing railroad history and they really know the history.

Ri
Review №89

Great place to get some railroad history.

Pa
Review №90

The kids loved it!

Ma
Review №91

Such a cool little spot

R
Review №92

Fun fun fun in Plant City

Ju
Review №93

Absolutely wonderful museum

Te
Review №94

There was a motorcycle show in this area.

Do
Review №95

Full of all kinds of fascinating Railroad memorabilia.

Wi
Review №96

Nice well maintained historic cite

Jo
Review №97

Very quiet nice view of downtown.

Su
Review №98

Place to railfan both CSX and Amtrak trains

Ro
Review №99

One of the best apps Ive ever used

Su
Review №100

They are remodeling, but I found it interesting

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  • Address:102 N Palmer St, Plant City, FL 33563, United States
  • Site:http://willafordrailroadmuseum.com/
  • Phone:+1 813-719-6989
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Rail museum
Working hours
  • Monday:12–4pm
  • Tuesday:12–4pm
  • Wednesday:12–4pm
  • Thursday:12–4pm
  • Friday:10am–4pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
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