When you visit the museum, ask a docent about taking the Car 360 Virtual Reality Tour.
Come see what Downtown Plano looked like 100 years ago. Our 1920s O-Scale model of Downtown Plano has two train cars that circle the city.
Our main exhibit hall features panels telling the story of the Texas Electric Railway system, plus tons of interactive exhibits for both adults and children to play with!
Our interactive electricity room has activities for all ages that demonstrates scientific concepts such as magnetism, electrical generators, battery circuits, and high voltage visualizations.
An Extraordinary Era: Baseball and Trains Roll into Town
Plano's Journey From Prairies to Prosperity
Accidents, danger, collisions, crime, & peril on the tracks!
Installed every Christmas, this mini-exhibit shows how the Texas Electric Railway company, its drivers, and its passengers celebrated the holidays.
During the Spring and Summer seasons we often feature panels from our larger temporary exhibits that are in storage.
All of our temporary exhibits and mini-exhibits are available for loan to fellow Texas museums, libraries, and community centers. If you're interested in displaying an exhibit at your location, please contact us at info@interurbanrailwaymuseum.org.