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Full Of Model Trains And Detailed Displays, Martin And Sue King Railroad Museum In Mississippi Is A Must-Visit For All Ages

Are you tired of typical, run-of-the-mill museums? If so, you’ve got to pay a visit to the Martin and Sue King Railroad Museum. Located in Cleveland, the museum houses a variety of train displays, which makes a visit seem more fun than educational. Oh, and did we mention it’s free to visit? Take a look:

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Martin and Sue King Railroad Museum opened in Cleveland in 2009.
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The main goal of the museum is to commemorate Cleveland's, as well as the Delta’s, rich railroad history.
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The museum’s second goal is fun. And with intricate displays, a life-size caboose, and lots of railroad-related memorabilia and artifacts, we’d say it’s succeeding.
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Extremely detailed, this train displays are sure to impress visitors of all ages.
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The fact that the model trains actually run only adds to the magic.
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Even more impressive, the museum houses one of the largest O-gauge model railroads in the Southeast.
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But, remember, the museum houses more than model trains.
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While there, you can view thousands of artifacts, photographs, and documents.
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The railroad-themed fun isn’t contained to the museum’s interior, though.
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Outside, you’ll find a 1941 Illinois Central caboose to explore.
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Martin and Sue King Railroad Museum is open 6 days a week. Visit Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, call (662) 843-3377. You can also visit the museum’s website or Facebook page.

Address: 115 S Bayou Avenue, Cleveland, MS, 38732