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San Diego Map: San Diego Model Railroad MuseumSan Diego Model Railroad Museum Frommer's Highly Recommended

Hours Tues-Fri 11am-4pm; Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
Address
1649 El Prado
Location Casa de Balboa, under the Museum of Photographic Arts
Transportation Bus: 7
Phone 619/696-0199
Web site www.sdmrm.org
Prices Admission $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 student, $2.50 military; free for children 14 and under. Free 1st Tues of each month

Frommer's Review

Okay, so it's not exactly high culture, but this museum is worth your time, especially if you have kids in tow. Six permanent, scale-model railroads depict Southern California's transportation history and terrain with an astounding attention to miniature details. The exhibits occupy a 27,000-square-foot space, making it the world's largest indoor model railroad display. Children will enjoy the hands-on Lionel trains, and train buffs of all ages will appreciate the interactive multimedia displays. Allow a half-hour to an hour for your visit.

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