National Orphan Train Complex

Great way to learn about a fascinating period in American history

Fascinating museum about a little-known period of American history. We has read the historical fiction novel, The Orphan Train but learned from the guides that (unlike the book), most of the children...

bring plenty of tissues

a must stop to learn about a very forgotten part of American history. see the film before taking the tour.

Interesting hidden history

Fascinating look into a past that many don't know about. We have read the Orphan train stories so knew OF the trains but to read actual experiences made it more real. Well laid out and the movie gave ...

Fascinating

A fascinating and well laid out museum telling the story of something I don't remember ever hearing about before. I don't have one favorite part - the whole experience was wonderful.

Very worthwhile stop

Very educational. Nice displays. Great stories, very nice staff. Well worth the trip. Learned a lot that I didn’t know.