San Diego Model Railroad Museum
1649 El Prado
Lower level of the Casa De Balboa on the Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
619-696-0199
http://www.sdmrm.org/
Tues-Fri: 11a-4p
Sat-Sun: 11a-5p
Adults $7
Seniors (65+) $6
Students (with ID) $3
Active Military (with ID) $2.50
Children <15 - FREE when accompanied by an adult
First Tuesday of the month is FREE for San Diego County Residents. Picture ID is mandatory.
The mission of the San Diego Model Railroad Museum is to preserve the heritage of railroading through a series of miniature representations of California railroads, research and preserve the history of model railroading, and educate the public in the many different aspects of railroading.
At 27,000 sq. ft., the museum is one the largest indoor model railroad displays in the world and the only accredited railroad themed musuem in USA.
The individual HO and N scale layouts are among largest of their type. Construction of the model railroads is accomplished by volunteer club members (approximately. 320). Each club is responsible for the design, construction, funding, and operation of its exhibit.
Since its opening to the public in March of 1982, the museum is now approaching 3 million visitors.
Contact the Museum for its latest information.
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Pomona Public Library, Pomona
Pomona Public Library
In the Municipal Complex
625 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
909-620-2043
http://www.youseemore.com/pomona/about.asp
Mon-Weds: 12p-7p
Sat: 12p-5p
Free
The Pomona Public Library features changing Library Exhibits as well as Art Gallery Exhibits.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Collection
The handwritten manuscript of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little Town on the Prairie is the heart of the Pomona Public Library’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Collection. The donation resulted from the friendship between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Clara Webber, the Pomona Public Library’s children’s librarian from 1948-1970.
The collection also includes the original typewritten manuscript of By the Shores of Silver Lake and Remember Me, one of Michael Landon’s scripts of the television series Little House on the Prairie. Also on display are also copies of the original correspondence between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Webber, signed first editions of the “Little House” books and copies of the books in other languages.
The manuscript, facsimiles of the letters between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Webber and other items from the Wilder Collection are on permanent display in the alcove off the Children's Room.
Doll Collection
The Doll Collection numbers over 900 dolls. Most of the dolls are from other countries and many of them are antiques. The collection began when Miss Clara Webber, the children’s librarian from 1948-1970, donated her personal collection of dolls. Many of her dolls depicted literary characters. Other people donated more foreign, literary and historical character dolls.
Most of the dolls are on permanent display in cases throughout the main floor of the Library. The Pomona Public Library is proud of its unique collection of dolls and is pleased to have them on display for the community to enjoy.
Contact the Library for latest information.
In the Municipal Complex
625 S. Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91769
909-620-2043
http://www.youseemore.com/pomona/about.asp
Mon-Weds: 12p-7p
Sat: 12p-5p
Free
The Pomona Public Library features changing Library Exhibits as well as Art Gallery Exhibits.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Collection
The handwritten manuscript of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little Town on the Prairie is the heart of the Pomona Public Library’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Collection. The donation resulted from the friendship between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Clara Webber, the Pomona Public Library’s children’s librarian from 1948-1970.
The collection also includes the original typewritten manuscript of By the Shores of Silver Lake and Remember Me, one of Michael Landon’s scripts of the television series Little House on the Prairie. Also on display are also copies of the original correspondence between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Webber, signed first editions of the “Little House” books and copies of the books in other languages.
The manuscript, facsimiles of the letters between Mrs. Wilder and Miss Webber and other items from the Wilder Collection are on permanent display in the alcove off the Children's Room.
Doll Collection
The Doll Collection numbers over 900 dolls. Most of the dolls are from other countries and many of them are antiques. The collection began when Miss Clara Webber, the children’s librarian from 1948-1970, donated her personal collection of dolls. Many of her dolls depicted literary characters. Other people donated more foreign, literary and historical character dolls.
Most of the dolls are on permanent display in cases throughout the main floor of the Library. The Pomona Public Library is proud of its unique collection of dolls and is pleased to have them on display for the community to enjoy.
Contact the Library for latest information.
Orange Empire Railway Museum, Perris
Orange Empire Railway Museum
2201 S. "A" St.
Perris, CA 92570
951-943-3020
http://www.oerm.org/
Museum grounds: Daily 9a-5p
The Reception Center: 9:30a- 4:30p weekdays, 9:30a-5:00p on weekends
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Access to the Museum Grounds is free, (except during certain special events).
Free parking
On regular weekends, an all-day pass to ride the trains:
Adults $12 for adults
Children (5-11) $8
Children <5 FREE
See their Calendar for dates and prices of OERM special events.
Explore the West's largest collection of railway locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban electric cars, buildings and other artifacts dating from the 1870's.
Ride streetcars, interurban cars and trains on the Museum Railway. Trolleys and trains operate every weekend and on many major holidays, 11AM to 5PM. Steam locomotive operation is scheduled for the third weekend of the month between September and May (no steam operations during the summer). Unfortunately, they cannot guarantee the availability of any particular piece of equipment on any given day. Some equipment does not operate during rain.
Middleton Museum of Toy Trains & Americana - OERM's unique Middleton Collection is perhaps most famous for its Toy Trains, but it really does have a little bit of everything! The collection presents the joys of a lifetime of collecting by Evan Middleton, who ran the Toy Train shop at Knott's Berry Farm in the 1960s. Housed in two Denver & Rio Grande baggage cars, the Middleton Collection is a long-standing institution at OERM.
Built of red brick, the 1892 Santa Fe Railway depot in Perris is a classic example of High Victorian style. Built in the Queen Anne architectural style, the depot is still on its original site, substantially unchanged from its original design and construction.
The Museum grounds are quite large and contain numerous buildings, parks and outdoor areas to explore. Dress appropriately for the weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes. The Museum grounds are quite large and there's a lot to see.
They recommend visiting on a weekend if possible, as this is when the trains and trolleys are running and most of our display buildings are open. If you're planning to visit during the week, call ahead to reserve a guided tour, available most weekday mornings for a small fee.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
2201 S. "A" St.
Perris, CA 92570
951-943-3020
http://www.oerm.org/
Museum grounds: Daily 9a-5p
The Reception Center: 9:30a- 4:30p weekdays, 9:30a-5:00p on weekends
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Access to the Museum Grounds is free, (except during certain special events).
Free parking
On regular weekends, an all-day pass to ride the trains:
Adults $12 for adults
Children (5-11) $8
Children <5 FREE
See their Calendar for dates and prices of OERM special events.
Explore the West's largest collection of railway locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban electric cars, buildings and other artifacts dating from the 1870's.
Ride streetcars, interurban cars and trains on the Museum Railway. Trolleys and trains operate every weekend and on many major holidays, 11AM to 5PM. Steam locomotive operation is scheduled for the third weekend of the month between September and May (no steam operations during the summer). Unfortunately, they cannot guarantee the availability of any particular piece of equipment on any given day. Some equipment does not operate during rain.
Middleton Museum of Toy Trains & Americana - OERM's unique Middleton Collection is perhaps most famous for its Toy Trains, but it really does have a little bit of everything! The collection presents the joys of a lifetime of collecting by Evan Middleton, who ran the Toy Train shop at Knott's Berry Farm in the 1960s. Housed in two Denver & Rio Grande baggage cars, the Middleton Collection is a long-standing institution at OERM.
Built of red brick, the 1892 Santa Fe Railway depot in Perris is a classic example of High Victorian style. Built in the Queen Anne architectural style, the depot is still on its original site, substantially unchanged from its original design and construction.
The Museum grounds are quite large and contain numerous buildings, parks and outdoor areas to explore. Dress appropriately for the weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes. The Museum grounds are quite large and there's a lot to see.
They recommend visiting on a weekend if possible, as this is when the trains and trolleys are running and most of our display buildings are open. If you're planning to visit during the week, call ahead to reserve a guided tour, available most weekday mornings for a small fee.
Contact the Museum for latest information.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Hobby City Doll and Toy Museum, Anaheim
Hobby City Doll and Toy Museum
1238 S. Beach Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92804
714-537-2323
Daily: 10a-6p
Free - however contact them to see if this has changed
A 10-acre collection of miniature small-town buildings, toys, and dolls - over 6000 pieces.
What to see: in addition to the large collection, the half-scale model of the White House
Contact the museum for latest information.
1238 S. Beach Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92804
714-537-2323
Daily: 10a-6p
Free - however contact them to see if this has changed
A 10-acre collection of miniature small-town buildings, toys, and dolls - over 6000 pieces.
What to see: in addition to the large collection, the half-scale model of the White House
Contact the museum for latest information.
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