99 Mercer Street · Princeton, WV 24740
Plan your visit.
We're open year-round, 7 days a week, 11am–4pm. Admission is free. Come explore the Virginian Railway story at the historic east end of Mercer Street.
Find places to eat nearby.
Browse Mercer County restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and local favorites on the Stay & Explore map. Listings come from the official Visit Mercer County dining directory; confirm current hours before traveling.
Hours, contact and location
When we're open
7 days a week
11:00am – 4:00pm
Open year-round. Admission is free.
Reach us
Museum: (304) 487-5060
Director Patricia Smith: (304) 920-2451
Email: Pat.Smith@princetonrailroadmuseum.org
To book a tour or event, see what's on or reserve a guided tour online — we'll confirm by email or phone. You can also leave a message at the number above.
Visitor questions.
Does the museum have an elevator?
Yes. The museum has an elevator. For detailed access assistance, call (304) 487-5060 before your visit.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome when kept on a leash.
What about service animals?
The leashed-dog policy is a pet policy. It does not limit the rights of visitors with service animals.
Book a guided group tour.
Reserve a docent-led walk or private group visit below. We'll confirm your date by email or phone. Looking for an explore-at-your-own-pace option? See all self-guided tours.
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Down historic Mercer Street.
On your way to the museum you'll pass through Princeton's revitalized Mercer Street arts district — take your time and enjoy the murals and shops.
Directions from US-460
- Take US-460 to Princeton, WV and turn onto Ingleside Road.
- Take Ingleside North to East Main Street; follow East Main one block to Mercer Street.
- Turn right onto Mercer Street at the intersection by the Grants supermarket (speed limit 25 mph). Follow Mercer Street northeast past the US Post Office.
- Bear right to stay on Mercer Street near the Methodist church, and continue eastward through the arts district — past the Library, Artists' Alley, the book mural and the Renaissance theatre.
- At the fork of Mercer Street / Straley Avenue, bear right onto old Mercer Street into the brick-street historic district. Pass historic Wheby's Grocery and continue to the end of the street.
- You've arrived — park at the Princeton Railroad Museum, 99 Mercer Street.
A look around before you go.
A glimpse of what's waiting on Mercer Street — the galleries, the collection and our restored Caboose #308.
Accessibility.
We want every visitor to enjoy the museum. If you have questions about access or need an accommodation for your visit or a guided tour, please get in touch and we'll do our best to help.
Getting around
The museum is on the ground floor along historic Mercer Street and has an elevator. For detailed access assistance, contact staff before your visit.
Request an accommodation
Call (304) 487-5060 or email info@princetonrailroadmuseum.org. Please share your needs and preferred visit date.
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