In the Los Angeles, California region I know of a few museums in former
railroad depots:

San Dimas's station is home to a local railroad museum, opened in
cooperation with the city and operated by volunteers.

La Habra's station is home to the La Habra Children's Museum, an active
site that interprets the station but also incorporates natural history
exhibits, careers, and some art.

Highland Park's Heritage Square moved the Victorian-era Palms Depot to
its site and uses it as a visitor's center for their complex of moved
and restored houses.

Arcadia's station is part of the Los Angeles County Arboretum
(relocated, I think) and interpreted on guided tours, and sometimes used
for receptions (I think).  Since the Arboretum's emphasis is primarily
on plants, the historic buildings receive less use and emphasis.

Max van Balgooy
Homestead Museum, California


Diane Forsberg wrote:
>
> Thanks to all the people who sent information about museums in visitors
> centers.  I would love to hear about others.  I would also like to hear
> about museums in renovated train depots.  I am especially interested in
> history or art museums that do not have trains or the history of the depot
> as their main focus.   What are the benefits and drawbacks of  housing a
> museum in an old train depot?
>
> Diane Forsberg
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