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About Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Inside the restored 1907 Tucson Historic Depot, visitors explore the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum’s exhibits while the depot lobby serves Amtrak passengers. The centerpiece is Southern Pacific locomotive #1673, a 2‑6‑0 Mogul built in November 1900 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guided tours run by appointment for a modest fee, and the museum hosts community events, historic walking tours, railroad‑safety programs and an oral‑history collection focused on southern Arizona transportation.
At a Glance
Verified daily- Type
- Railroad museum
- Location
- AZ
- Rating
- 4.6 ★ 370 Google reviews
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for Southern Arizona Transportation Museum. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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Plan Your Visit
- Parking
- Free lot · paid lot
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible restroom · accessible parking
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMWednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMThursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Find the Depot
The Trains
Southern Pacific locomotive #1673, a 2‑6‑0 M‑4b Mogul built by Schenectady Locomotive Works in November 1900, is displayed statically at the museum. The depot lobby serves as the waiting room for passengers traveling on Amtrak trains, while the remaining depot buildings are leased to various businesses.
History
See full history
The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum occupies the restored 1907 Tucson Historic Depot, whose lobby still serves Amtrak passengers. The museum grew up around Southern Pacific locomotive #1673, a 2-6-0 Mogul built in 1900 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Around the Depot
The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum anchors a historic downtown depot — a worthwhile, walkable Arizona stop.
Getting There & Staying Nearby
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Tours & Activities Nearby
Tours
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