Morganton Railroad Depot Museum
History Museum
Why pick this one
Morganton Railroad Depot Museum interprets Western North Carolina Railroad history inside a depot restored to its 1916 appearance.
Best for
- Visitors interested in Western North Carolina Railroad history
- Visitors exploring Morganton's railroad heritage
- Visitors interested in steam and diesel train history
- Groups or individuals able to visit Saturdays or arrange an appointment
Look elsewhere if
- Visitors needing daily museum hours
- Visitors seeking exhibits unrelated to local history or railroads
Specialties
- railroad and depot history
- Western North Carolina Railroad history
- steam and diesel train history
What makes them different
- Located in the old Morganton Train Depot at 624 South Green Street
- Depot restored to its 1916 appearance in 2004
- Exhibits cover Western North Carolina Railroad construction from 1857 through the line's 1869 arrival at Old Fort
- Open Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment
- Operated by The History Museum of Burke County
- Serves
- Morganton
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 624 S Green St, Morganton, NC 28655
- Phone
- +18284385272
- Website
- https://www.thehistorymuseumofburke.org/railroad-depot
- burkehistory77@gmail.com
Services
- historical exhibits
- museum visits
- railroad history interpretation