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Located on the site of what was once the Southern Railway Company's largest steam locomotive repair facility. Visit antique automobiles at "Bumper to Bumper" and trace the history of transportation in "Wagons, Wheels & Wings." Experience days of the working railroad repair shop in the restored 1924 Robert Julian roundhouse. The museum features thirteen buildings, 57 acres, including a restored roundhouse and exhibits on early transportation. Seasonal train ride (fee), audiovisual show, visitors center and gift shop.Hours of Operation: January 1 through March 31: Closed Monday. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm; April 1 - Labor Day: Open Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm; September 8 through December 31, Closed Monday, Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm. Closed some holidays, call for information. Due to Construction onsite schedule may vary, please call before visiting. Museum is free. Fee for train rides, turntable rides and guided tours. Special annual events include Rail Days, Antique Car and Truck Shows, and Steamfest.

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The Art Station

A 1902 Studio Gallery featuring work by Betty Sedberry. Pen & ink drawings and watercolors of area landmarks, including pen drawings of trains and depots, offered as limited edition prints. These are available either framed or unframed. Come on in and browse, we look forward to meeting you. Hours:

Spencer, NC Arts

North Carolina Transportation Museum

Located on the site of what was once the Southern Railway Company's largest steam locomotive repair facility. Visit antique automobiles at "Bumper to Bumper" and trace the history of transportation in "Wagons, Wheels & Wings." Experience days of the working railroad repair shop in the restored 1924

Spencer, NC Museums

Spencer Historic District

Located adjacent to the NC Transportation Museum, the Spencer National Historic Register District is the largest contiguous district in North Carolina. It contains 322 residential and commercial buildings primarily constructed between 1905 and 1920

Spencer, NC Historic Districts

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