Experience The Red River RAilroad Museum
in Denison, TX
Our story
The Red River Railroad Museum illuminates the role of railroads in Denison and North Texas, past and present by collecting, preserving, studying, and interpreting objects, documents, and visual materials. The Museum disseminates the history of the Missouri Kansas Texas (Katy) Railroad and the importance it played in the creation and growth of Denison, Texas.
HEAR
Hear the fascinating history of the first train to enter the Lone Star State from the north and how the landscape of Texas was forever changed.
SEE
See how the vibrant town of Denison transformed as it rapidly evolved into a vibrant, bustling hub of commerce and culture after the arrival of the train.
LEARN
Learn about various methods of communication the railroad used, about steam and diesel technologies and about the golden age of passenger trains.
Stay Up-to-date with Exciting Events & Engaging Activities
Finding a Home on the Rails: Red River Railroad Museum’s Location and Transformation
The Vision and Creation of the Red River Railroad Museum
Denison, TX – Beginnings and Growth
Riding the Rails – Hope & Survival in the Great Depression
Railroad Tourism in Texas: A Journey through Time
