Aviation and space history center in Roanoke, Virginia

The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. is located in downtown Roanoke's historic freight station and has been preserving the Commonwealth's transportation history since 1963. As the Commonwealth's Official Transportation Museum, we house an impressive collection of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives. Our family-friendly museum offers interactive exhibits and artifacts that provide a unique and exciting experience for all visitors. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from 1 PM to 5 PM, the museum offers free parking for paying guests. With over 30 cars on display in the Auto Gallery, including classic Studebakers and vintage Whippets, car enthusiasts will be delighted. The Rail Gallery showcases the history of rail travel, while the O-Gauge Gallery features a model train exhibit and a 1941 Piper J3 plane.