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Central Florida Railroad Museum in Winter Garden

Welcome to the
Central Florida Railroad Museum

Located in Historic Downtown Winter Garden
Operated by the Central Florida Railway Historical Society

Hours of Operation

OPEN

Tuesday through Saturday

11:00am until 3:00pm

CLOSED

Sunday and Monday

Free admission.

Donations appreciated.

No food, drinks or pets inside the museum.

All Aboard for a visit to the museum!

All Aboard!

The Central Florida Railroad Museum shares the history of railroading in Central Florida through photos, exhibits, maps, signage, charts, historic railroad artifacts and more.

Our extensive collection of dining car china and silver service features tableware from America's historic passenger trains, and is one of the largest public displays in the Southeast.

Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.

Upcoming Events

  • It's About Time! How The Railroads Created Our Time Zones
    It's About Time! How The Railroads Created Our Time Zones
    Tue, Aug 06
    Central Florida Railroad Museum
    Aug 06, 2024, 11:00 AM – Feb 01, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA
    Aug 06, 2024, 11:00 AM – Feb 01, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA
    The United States once had more than 140 time zones, usually set by the position of the sun. To operate safely over long distances, the railroads proposed a standardized timekeeping for the country. Learn how we came to live and work by the system they created. Free admission.
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  • Historic Winter Garden Railroad Walking Tour
    Historic Winter Garden Railroad Walking Tour
    Sat, Dec 14
    Central Florida Railroad Museum
    Dec 14, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA
    A free, one-mile, 90-minute walking tour through downtown Winter Garden hosted by Historian Rick Cronin. The tour will feature historic sites and structures related to the first railroads to serve Winter Garden over 100 years ago. The tour begins at the Central Florida Railroad Museum at 8:30am.
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  • Railroad Ghost Towns & Phantom Citrus Belt Trains
    Railroad Ghost Towns & Phantom Citrus Belt Trains
    Sat, Dec 14
    Central Florida Railroad Museum
    Dec 14, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA
    Dec 14, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
    Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787, USA
    In the 1880's railroads were connecting Central Florida and towns were growing wherever a station was located. Over time, many of the train routes were discontinued, and some of the towns vanished. Author Richard Cronin brings to life these railroad ghost towns and phantom trains. Free admission.
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Current Exhibit

It's About Time! How the Railroads Created Our Time Zones

Our current exhibit, It's About Time! How the Railroads Created Our Time Zones is open through February 1st.

The United States once had more than 140 time zones, usually set by the position of the sun. To operate safely over long distances, the railroads proposed a standardized timekeeping for the country. Learn how we came to live and work by the system the railroads created. 

The exhibit is open during museum hours of 11:00am to 3:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. We are closed on major holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

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Winter Garden and the Railroad

The railroad played an integral part in the city of Winter Garden's history. Learn more in this episode of Scrapbook.


Video courtesy of Orange TV Scrapbook

Gift Shop

Books, model trains, tracks, buildings, Thomas gifts, Lionel and collectable trains, artwork and more are available for purchase at the museum gift shop.
Cash, debit cards and credit cards accepted.

Model trains for sale at the Central Florida Railroad Museum
Railroad books for sale at the Central Florida Railroad Museum
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Thomas and Friends Gift Shop

Downtown Winter Garden Live Stream


This live view looks west along Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden. The concrete path in the median is the West Orange Trail, a 22-mile path that follows the former route of the Orange Belt Railway.

The Central Florida Railroad Museum is located one block south of Plant Street.

Live camera stream courtesy of the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

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The Central Florida Railway Historical Society is a 2024 Member of the Heritage Rail Alliance

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Florida Association of Museums Member

The Central Florida Railway Historical Society is a 2024 Member of the American Association for State and Local History

The Central Florida Railway Historical Society is a 2024 Member of the Florida Association of Museums

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The Central Florida Railroad Museum is Operated Through a Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Winter Garden, the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Inc. and the Central Florida Railway Historical Society, Inc.

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