Exploration Through Transportation

Virginia Museum of Transportation

Family-friendly and chock-full of interactive exhibits and artifacts, VMT proudly provides a unique and exciting museum experience for all.

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November 7, 2026
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Upcoming event
Roanoke Railway Expo
Nov 7: 10am - 5pm / Nov 8: 11am - 4pm
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December 5, 2026
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Upcoming event
Candy Cane Celebration
December 5: 10:00am-4:00pm December 6: 12:00pm-4:00pm
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N&W611
Please note611 is a traveling exhibitYou can find 611 updates on Facebook.Learn more
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Our mission

Our exhibit galleries are dedicated to road, air, & rail history.

Located in downtown Roanoke’s century-old freight station, the Virginia Museum of Transportation has been collecting and preserving the Commonwealth’s transportation history since 1963. We are recognized as The Commonwealth’s Official Transportation Museum by the General Assembly and house a great collection of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives.

Founded in 1963501(c)3 nonprofitHome to N&W #611

Plan your Trip

HoursOpen Tuesday through Sunday
Tuesday – Saturday10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday1 – 5 PM
MondayClosed

Directions & Parking

303 Norfolk Ave SW
Roanoke, VA 24016

The parking spaces directly adjacent to the front of the Museum are always free for paying guests. There is additional parking along city streets in designated areas and in the Salem Avenue parking garage.

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Admissions Pricing

Children 2 & under are free. 10% discount for showing your membership to Military, NRHS, or N&W Historical Society.

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Exhibit Halls

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1PlatformAuto GalleryExplore many of the antique cars from the 30's to today!2PlatformRail GalleryStep inside the cab of a locomotive and explore the history of rail in this country.3PlatformAviation GalleryLearn about the history of aviation and step inside a fuselage!4PlatformO-Gauge GalleryCome visit and enjoy the museum's extensive O-Gauge model train exhibit!Postal Car at VMT5PlatformOutside RailyardGet up close with historical locomotives on the rail.6PlatformAfrican American Heritage GroupWith Norfolk & Western and Norfolk Southern African American Heritage Group★Traveling exhibitNorfolk & Western J Class #611Please note that Norfolk & Western 611 is a traveling exhibit. You can find 611 updates on Facebook.

Upcoming Events

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November 7, 2026
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ADMIT ONE
Roanoke Railway Expo
Nov 7: 10am - 5pm / Nov 8: 11am - 4pm
December 5, 2026
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ADMIT ONE
Candy Cane Celebration
December 5: 10:00am-4:00pm December 6: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Museum Hours

Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 1-5pm

Give us a Call

540-342-5670

Send us an Email

info@vmt.org

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Planning Your Trip

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Attractions & Exhibits

Gift Shop
Rail Gallery
African American Heritage Group
Outside Railyard
Event & Birthday Hosting
Auto Gallery
Norfolk & Western J Class #611
Aviation Gallery
Model Train Exhibit (O-Gauge)
Entertainment Plaza
Plan A School Field Trip
Fun for Children of All Ages

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