CHARLES CITY, IA
At a Glance
- TypeHeritage railroad & tourist attraction
- LocationCHARLES CITY, IA
- Rating3.6 ★8 Google reviews
Upcoming Events
No ticketed events are currently listed for The American Passenger Train History Museum. Many heritage operators publish schedules seasonally or run on regular open hours instead of dated events.
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Plan Your Visit
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
Find the Depot
Around the Depot
The museum's home of Charles City is the seat of Floyd County, a Cedar River town of about 7,400 in northern Iowa. It is best known as the birthplace of the American tractor: the Hart-Parr Gasoline Engine Company coined the word "tractor" here in 1901 and built the first successful production-model tractor line in 1903. Visitors will also find the Alvin Miller House, a Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian design, the Art Deco Charles Theatre, the Floyd County Museum, and Iowa's first whitewater park, right downtown on the Cedar River.
Getting There & Staying Nearby
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The American Passenger Train History Museum located?
CHARLES CITY, IA 50616
How do I get tickets to The American Passenger Train History Museum?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at https://www.apthm.org.