SCHS Educational Reference Directory
Reference Desk - Museums & Galleries - Transport

Transport

National Rail Museum of India
See the Fairy Queen, the oldest working steam locomotive in the world and other well presented exhibits at this museum in New Delhi.
Alfred P. Sloan Museum
Find out about the exhibits and special events offered at the museum that showcases the history and origins of General Motors, in Flint, Michigan.
Australian National Maritime Museum
Recent acquisitions of the museum in Pyrmont, NSW, plus gallery outlines, and material relevant to Australia's maritime history.
B&M Museum of Transport
Transport enthusiasts can virtually visit this Birmingham and Midlands museum. With detailed info and photos of the exhibits, events and links.
BMW Zentrum
BMW museum hosts exhibits of aeroplane engines, cars and motorcycles. View a selection online or find out how to visit in person.
Ballarat Vintage Tramway
Working museum formed to keep alive the tramway experience that has otherwise disappeared from the streets of Ballarat.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
The history of the B&O Railroad, photographs of 19th and 20th century rolling stock, a research library, and visitor information.
Beaulieu Car Museum - UK
Online catalog of cars should wet the appetite of any classic car enthusiast. Unfortunately there are few pics.
Bicycle Museum of America
A century of bicycles (1870-1968) in three online galleries, including the Donald Duck bicycle. Visit the real museum in New Bremen, Ohio.
Brooklands Museum
Virtual tour of the the UK museum based at the birthplace of British motor racing and aviation.
Calgary & Edmonton Railway Museum
A brief history of the importance of the railway museum to the region, a few historic photographs and visitor information.
Car Museums - worldwide
Comprehensive list of car museums throughout the world. Includes descriptions of the museums and some photos.
Classic Car Source - Museums
Locate classic car museums with this searchable index. Includes free classifieds.
Florida's Aviation Museums
Aviation enthusiast provides links to Florida's major aviation musuems. With prices and contact details.
Gold Coast Railroad Museum
Based in Miami, Florida, the museum is undergoing renovations due to Hurricane Andrew. With special events calendar.
Golden Gate Railroad Museum
Golden Gate Railroad Museum is an organization dedicated to the preservation of railroads, based in San Francisco.
Harmar Station
Ohio museum housing several working model railroads - with museum hours, and collection overview online.
Heritage Motor Centre
If you can't make it to Warwickshire, United Kingdom, try a virtual tour of the largest collection of historic British motor vehicles in the world.
Illinois Railway Museum
Award winning working museum, with store and photo gallery. Includes related publications and operating particulars.
Iowa Gas Petroleum Collectors Convention
Outline of what to expect at the 12th Annual Petroleum Collectors Convention, August 1998, the largest US event of its kind.
Maine Maritime Museum
Explore Maine's maritime heritage through gallery exhibits, a historic shipyard site, educational programs, and narrated excursions.
Mary Rose
Take a virtual tour of this 16th century warship, learn about her crew, and how she was built and armed.
Mercedes-Benz - Museum
Any enthusiast will spend hours on this virtual tour of the museum located in Stuttgart, Germany. Includes photos of the complete collection.
Motorsports Hall of Fame
This Michigan-based museum boasts many rare and record holding-vehicles, both antique and contemporary.
NATMUS
National Automotive & Truck Museum exhibits vehicles from the post-war period, as well as vintage trucks.
National Corvette Museum
For enthusiasts of this unique car, FAQs, descriptions of exhibits, and membership details for the museum.
National Museum of Naval Aviation
Browse through photos and detailed information about the impressive aircraft collection at this Pensacola, Florida museum.
National Railway Museum, UK
Information about the museum's exhibits, including Royal Trains - Palaces on Wheels, as well as resources for researchers and students.
National Toy Train Museum
Take a virtual journey on one of these trolleys and recapture a past era. Includes operating hours and events schedule.
Packard - National Museum
Gives details of the Ohio museum, opened in 1990 and dedicated to the Packard family, the Packard motor car, and the American auto industry.
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Take a virtual journey on one of these trolleys and recapture a past era. Includes operating hours and events schedule.
Rail Attractions & Museums
Directory of rail museums and attractions throughout North America, sorted by province and state.
Railroad Heritage
Museum maintained by the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society. With aims of the society and museum information.
Railroad Page
Features information on the Illinois Railway Museum, as well as plans and historical information from other railroads.
SDMRM Virtual Tour
The San Diego Model Railroad Museum offers a virtual tour of the displays, as well as operating hours, location map, and contact details.
San Diego Railroad Museum
Outlines excursions and restorations conducted by this educational body dedicated to preserving the heritage of railroads in the Pacific Southwest.
Seashore Trolley Museum
Provides information for tourists. Includes photos, a catalog, a collection roster, and links to other museums.
South Carolina Railroad Museum
Photographs of steam and diesel locomotives, a history of the Rockton-Rion Railway, visitor information and more.
Studebaker - National Museum
Overview of the history of the Marque, and what to expect from a visit to the museum in South Bend, Indiana.
Travel Town Museum
LA museum with a large collection of steam trains. Site includes history, a photo gallery, exhibit and travel information.
Virginia Museum of Transportation
View selected exhibits online along with historical information, details of library and archives, hours, and prices.
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Embark on a voyage through virtual galleries and exhibitions or explore the collections, research, projects, and publications.