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San Luis Obispo
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to explore, discover, and learn
through hands-on exhibits and
programs. Three floors and an
outside playscape are jam-packed
with exhibits for children ages two
to ten. Unique, educational pro-
grams and activities are scheduled
throughout each week.
Reservations are encouraged
and can be made through the web-
site. Visitors are also encouraged
to read the museum’s Open & Safe
policies on the website.
Located at 1010 Nipomo St.
in San Luis Obispo. Hours are
Thu-Mon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more
information call (805) 544-5437 or
visit slocm.org.
San Luis Obispo Railroad
Museum
The San Luis Obispo Rail-
road Museum has it all, from the
first narrow-gauge Pacific Coast
Railway that carried people and
goods from Avila to San Luis
Obispo, through the arrival of the
Southern Pacific Railroad in 1896,
to modern times. The exhibits
include a variety of railroad cars
and railroad equipment, includ-
ing a 1926 Pullman observation
car. The museum presents a
variety of displays and artifacts
that cover railroads and railroad
topics such as Surf, Santa Maria
Valley, Southern Pacific, Amtrak,
Port San Luis, the Pacific Coast
Railway, Orchard Express, Union
Pacific, and more. A variety of
community events are hosted
throughout the year.
The museum, located at 1940
Santa Barbara Avenue, is open
every Saturday from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults
and $3 for children, members and
kids under 3 are free. For more
information, see slorrm.com or call
(805) 548-1894. Visitors are en-
couraged to visit the website for the
most recent visitor information.