All railway museums to visit in Louisiana

Make a historic journey through railway history at 3 museums in Louisiana dedicated to trains and railroads. These museums celebrate the development and impact of rail transport.

Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in Louisiana:

  1. Louisiana Art & Science Museum1

    Louisiana Art & Science Museum

     Baton Rouge, LA
    The Louisiana Art and Science Museum is housed in the historic Baton Rouge station, located at 100 South River Road in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This unique location adds a touch of history to the museum, making it not only a place for art and science but also a piece of the city's past. The station was originally built for the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad and was a stop on the main line between Memphis, Tennessee, and New Orleans, Louisiana.
  2. DeQuincy Railroad Museum2

    DeQuincy Railroad Museum

     Dequincy, LA
    The DeQuincy Railroad Museum is housed in the historic Kansas City Southern Depot, located at 400 Lake Charles Avenue, in DeQuincy, Louisiana. This location is not only a museum but also a significant piece of history, as it was a key station in the Kansas City Southern Railroad line that was completed in 1897. The depot itself was built in 1923, featuring Mission Revival architecture, and is one of only three such urban railroad stations still existing in Louisiana.
  3. Vivian Railroad Station Museum3

    Vivian Railroad Station Museum

     Vivian, LA
    The Vivian Railroad Station Museum is housed in the Kansas City Southern Depot, a historic building in Vivian, Louisiana. This building was recognized for its historical significance and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. This recognition underscores the importance of the building and the museum it houses, providing visitors with a glimpse into the past.