Museum · South Dade
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Gold Coast Railroad Museum
More than 40 historic rail cars, among them the presidential Pullman 'Ferdinand Magellan' used by Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower and Reagan, plus model trains, Thomas the Tank Engine play tables and weekend train rides.
| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Where | South Dade, Miami-Dade County (unincorporated) |
| Address | 12450 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177 |
| Season and hours | Wednesday–Friday 11:00–16:00, Saturday–Sunday 10:00–16:00; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day (museum website). |
| Getting there | About 45 min by car from Miami |
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Checked on goldcoastrailroadmuseum.org, miamiandbeaches.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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