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General Information on the Museum

Map & Directions to the Museum

For Tour Operators, Tourguides, Group Leaders, Reunion Planners, etc.

For Teachers, Scout Leaders & Youth Group Leaders

Calendar of Upcoming Events at the Museum


 

Sign for Kruger Street Toy & Train

Watch for our sign, easy to spot in the daylight and brightly lit at night!

General Information:

Have you taken our "snapshot tour" yet?

We've posted a "snapshot tour" on our site. Just click below, and get some idea of just what we're all about! It's just a little taste of the fun that awaits you on Kruger Street!



[Take me to the Snapshot Tour!]

Hours of Operation:
  • Museum Opens at 9 AM each operating day. The final tour each day always starts no later than 4 PM each day,
    so try to arrive with enough time to truly enjoy your visit!
  • See the schedule at the top of this page for days of operation by season.
  • Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Days
  • The museum is OPEN on many holidays (like Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc), but usually for abbreviated hours.
    Call for particulars if you would like to make a holiday visit!
  • Other times for groups can be arranged by appointment
Admission (prices do not include 6% WVa sales tax):
  • Adults-$9.00
  • Senior Citizens (65 & over) $7.50
  • Students (6 to 17 yrs. old)-$5.00
  • Children under 6-FREE when acccompanied by an adult
  • Group rates available upon request
  • Yearly membership available  ($20 + tax for individual memberships; $50 + tax for family memberships).
    Membership offers you unlimited visits to the museum during regular hours for one year,
    a 10% discount on all giftshop purchases, our Museum Newsletter,
    a discount on admission for any guests you bring with you,
    and much more!
[Take me to your Printable Membership Application]

  • Remember, our fun and informative tour guides are a part of the museum experience, and there is NO additional cost to have a guide. Since our guides are paid, and not volunteers, tipping is unnecessary. Or, if you would prefer a more private experience at the Museum, self guided tours are always permissible.
  • Attention AAA and CAA members: We are part of the AAA Show Your Card and Save Program! AAA/CAA members receive 10% off of admission, and off of all giftshop purchases! We also offer an admission discount for active military!
  • E-Mail-  museum@ToyAndTrain.com  for more information

    AAA Show Your Card & Save Logo!

     

    Reservations:
    • Reservations are not necessary, except for groups of 15 or more.
    • Bus tours and groups are always welcome!
    • (304) 242-8133 or Toll Free at 1-877-242-8133
    • E-mail museum@ToyAndTrain.com

     

    Map and Directions:

    Map to Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum

        
    From Columbus and Points West:

    Take Interstate 70 East to Exit #4, Elm Grove.At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right onto National Road. Continue straight through the intersection onto Kruger Street.  Go 2 blocks on Kruger Street to Center Avenue, then turn right into the parking lot.
    From Pittsburgh and Points East:

    Take Interstate 70 West to Exit #5, Elm Grove/Triadelphia. At the bottom of the exit ramp, make a LEFT onto National Road. Travel approximately 100 yards on National Road to the traffic light in front of McDonald's. At that light, make a LEFT onto Kruger Street. Travel up Kruger Street about 100 yards, and the museum will be on the righthand side.
    From the new Cabela's location in West Virginia:

    From Cabela's, you will get onto Interstate 70 West via exit #10, Cabela's Drive. Take Interstate 70 West to Exit #5, Elm Grove/Triadelphia. At the bottom of the exit ramp, make a LEFT onto National Road. Travel approximately 100 yards on National Road to the traffic light in front of McDonald's. At that light, make a LEFT onto Kruger Street. Travel up Kruger Street about 100 yards, and the museum will be on the righthand side.


    Distance to Wheeling from some Major Cities
    (courtesy Wheeling CVB):

    Akron, OH 135 miles
    Baltimore, MD 300 miles
    Boston, MA 651 miles
    Buffalo, NY 290 miles
    Canton, OH 115 miles
    Charleston, WV 175 miles
    Charlotte, NC 450 miles
    Chicago, IL 460 miles
    Cincinnati, OH 240 miles
    Cleveland, OH 177 miles
    Columbus, OH 123 miles
    Detriot, MI 330 miles
    Indianapolis, IN 315 miles
    Lexington, KY 320 miles
    Louisville, KY 340 miles
    Montreal, CAN 710 miles
    Nashville, TN 525 miles
    New York, NY 425 miles
    Norfolk, VA 490 miles
    Philadelphia, PA 350 miles
    Pittsburgh, PA 57 miles
    Roanoake, VA 370 miles
    Richmond, VA 405 miles
    Rochester, NY 330 miles
    Syracuse, NY 380 miles
    Toledo, OH 270 miles
    Toronto, CAN 400 miles
    Washington, DC 300 miles
    For Tour Operators, Tourguides, Group Leaders, Reunion Planners, etc:
  • Also, for some line clip art, click on the following link:
  • [Take me to your Clip Art]


    For Teachers, Scout Troop Leaders, Youth Group Leaders, etc.:
  • For in depth information on bringing your scout or school group to the Toy Museum, click on one of the following links:
  • [Take me to your Especially for Teachers page!]


    [Take me to your Scouting page!]


    Upcoming Events: Call, write or email for more information!
  • As always, we try to keep you informed about coming attractions and special events at the Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum here on our website. You may also want to see some of our memories of the past on our "Current Events" page. It is a sort of electronic museum newsletter. you can go to it by clicking below:


  • [Show me your Breaking News!]

  • January 22 through May 21, 2013:Teddy Bears exhibit

  • February 3, 2013:"All About Dollhouses" - call for more details on this presentation

  • March 3, 2013:"All About Dollhouses" - call for more details on this presentation

  • March 9, 2013 (saturday 11a-2p):Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Includes donuts, Easter Egg hunt, and Photos with the Easter Bunny!

  • March 16, 2013 (saturday 11a-2p):Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Includes donuts, Easter Egg hunt, and Photos with the Easter Bunny!

  • March 23, 2013 (saturday 11a-2p):Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Includes donuts, Easter Egg hunt, and Photos with the Easter Bunny!

  • March 30, 2013 (saturday 11a-2p):Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Includes donuts, Easter Egg hunt, and Photos with the Easter Bunny!

  • June 7 & 8, 2013: The 2013 West Virginia MEGO MEET! The plans are forthcoming. Keep checking our Mego Meet page for more details as they become available!



  • [Show me the Mego Meet information!]

  • June 21st & 22nd, 2013: 15th Annual Marx Toy & Train Collectors National Convention - we've already set the dates for next year's Marx Convention! More details to follow!


  • [Show me the Marx Convention information!]

  • September, 2013 (exact date TBA):Building Extravaganza!

  • October 25 & 26, November 1 & 2, 2013:"Treated Tour"

  • November & December, 2013:"Christmas at the Toy Museum" -our part of Wheeling's annual salute to Christmas, the Festival of Lights!

  • November, 2013 (exact date TBA):Train Show!

  • November 30, 2013 (saturday 11a-2p):See Santa Claus at the Toy Museum!

  • December 7, 2013 (saturday 11a-2p):See Santa Claus at the Toy Museum!

  • December 14, 2013 (saturday 11a-2p):See Santa Claus at the Toy Museum!

  • December 21, 2013 (saturday 11a-2p):See Santa Claus at the Toy Museum!

  • Keep watching for future announcements, and more fun activities at the Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum!
  • 3rd Annual Marx Convention - Friday afternoon

    Attendees from the Third Annual Marx Toy & Train Collectors Convention, held June 15 and 16, 2001 in Wheeling, West Virginia at the Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum. The convention is held each June here at the Museum!





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