Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum in Jackson, Tennessee

Written By Kelsey Cecil

Jackson, Tennessee · Updated October 19, 2026 · 12 min read

Railroad museumOpen daily; call ahead in bad weather

The Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum in Jackson tells the story of the famous engineer and his last ride, with his family's home, his own pocket watch, and a 35-ton replica of engine 382 that kids can climb into.

  • Casey Jones's historic family home
  • 35-ton replica of engine 382
  • Casey's own pocket watch
  • Self-guided audio tour
  • Civil War railroads exhibit
  • Open seven days a week

Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum at a glance

Hours
Mon to Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 1 pm to 5 pm
Admission
Adults $12, seniors 60+ $11, ages 4 to 10 $8, 3 and under free
Plan for
About 1 to 2 hours
Best for
Families with young train fans, history and Civil War buffs, road-trippers on I-40
Best ages
Toddlers to age 12
Parking
Ample free parking at Casey Jones Village, including bus and truck parking

Hours and prices as the museum posts them, checked October 19, 2026. Confirm before you go.

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The engineer, his family home and a railroad town's favorite son

John "Casey" Jones worked as a locomotive engineer in the late 1800s, and the story of his heroic last ride has made him, as the museum puts it, the most famous railroader in the world. Jackson was a fitting home base: it is a railroad town with deep ties to three fallen flags of the Deep South, the Illinois Central, the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio and the Louisville & Nashville.

The museum sits beside the house where Casey lived with his family. Visitors can walk through the rooms and picture the household as it was during his years at the throttle, with children running through the halls and the family gathered in the parlor. Next door, the railroad museum gathers exhibits on his life and his final run, including some of the Jones family's own possessions.

Today the home and museum are part of Casey Jones Village, the roadside complex anchored by the Old Country Store, which has served Southern cooking there since 1965. The Village staff host school field trips, tour buses, church groups and families at the museum, and they have added exhibits that reach beyond Casey himself, from the Civil War to Jackson's own rail story, keeping that history in front of a new generation of visitors.

From the parlor to the cab of engine 382

A visit starts with a self-guided audio tour through the museum's exhibit halls, where railway artifacts sit alongside Jones family belongings, including the pocket watch Casey wore on the night of his fateful ride. A short film tells his story, and the permanent exhibit The Railroads & The Civil War in Tennessee covers the state's rail lines during the war. The Jackson Room focuses on the town's own railroad history.

Then walk through the historic Jones home before heading out to the museum's 35-ton locomotive, its version of Casey's engine 382. You can climb aboard, try the levers and knobs, and ring the bell. A kids' theater with train toys and railroad movies, and a train store stocked with toys, souvenirs and Tennessee travel information, round out the visit.

Don’t miss

  1. Casey Jones's pocket watchThe very watch he wore on the night of his last ride is on display in the exhibit hall, one of several Jones family possessions in the collection.
  2. Replica engine 382A 35-ton locomotive built as the museum's version of Casey's engine, with a working bell and controls visitors can explore.
  3. The Jones family homeThe historic house shows how the engineer's family lived during his railroad career in the late 1800s.
  4. The Railroads & The Civil War in TennesseeA permanent exhibit for Civil War fans on how the state's railroads figured in the conflict.
  5. The Jackson RoomDedicated to Jackson's railroad heritage, and also available to rent for parties.

Ring Casey's bell and watch train movies

The museum says kids of all ages are welcome to climb aboard the replica 382 and ring the bell just like Casey, and that is the moment most young visitors remember. Inside, the kids' theater has train toys to play with and railroad movies to watch, which gives little ones a break between exhibit rooms.

Casey Jones Village adds a farm and mini golf, an ice cream shop and a buffet, so families can make a half day of it. Children 3 and under get in free.

Plan your visit: tips for Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum

  • Call (731) 668-1223 to confirm hours in bad weather; the Village may close for weather.
  • Groups of 20 or more paying on one check get a $10 group rate, with one free escort per 20 guests.
  • School field trips are $6 per child for groups of 20 or more students.
  • Pair the museum with a meal at the Old Country Store buffet or Dixie Cafe in the same village.
  • Ask about the Fun Pass for exploring more of Casey Jones Village.

Part of Casey Jones Village

The home and museum are run as part of Casey Jones Village alongside the Old Country Store, which has welcomed travelers since 1965. Visitors support the museum by buying admission, booking a field trip or group tour, renting the Jackson Room for a party, or shopping in the train store.

More Casey Jones and rail history nearby

Casey's story continues about 113 miles south at the Water Valley Casey Jones Railroad Museum. Closer to home, the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center rail exhibits are about 54 miles away, and the Memphis Railroad & Trolley Museum is about 76 miles west. Find more in our guide to train museums in Tennessee.

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From Rally Takes the Train, watercolor by Leslie Dunn.

Kids here get to climb into a big replica of Casey's engine and ring the bell themselves, and I can picture how proud they look up there. In our book, the grown-up in charge is Mr. Conductor, in his blue uniform, holding out a hand to welcome Rally aboard with Mom and Dad. Railroad people have always had that kindness. Read how the book came from my mom's idea on our story page.

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Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum: 20 questions visitors ask

Where is the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum?

The museum is at 56 Casey Jones Lane, Jackson, TN 38305, inside Casey Jones Village alongside the Old Country Store. The Village says it sits about 60 seconds off the interstate, with an intersection designed to make it easy to get back on the road. Call (731) 668-1223 if you need directions.

What are the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum hours?

As of October 2026, the museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. The Village asks visitors to call ahead at (731) 668-1223 to confirm hours, since it may close because of weather. Plan to arrive at least an hour before closing.

How much does the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum cost?

As of October 2026, admission is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors 60 and up, $8 for children ages 4 to 10, and free for children 3 and under. Groups of 20 or more who pay on one check get a $10 rate, and school field trips are $6 per child.

What is there to see at the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum?

You can take a self-guided audio tour of exhibit halls about Casey's life and last ride, walk through his historic family home, and climb aboard a 35-ton replica of engine 382. There is also a Civil War railroads exhibit, the Jackson Room on local rail history, a kids' theater and a train store.

Can you go inside Casey Jones's house in Jackson?

Yes. Admission includes a walk through Casey Jones's historic home, which stands next to the railroad museum. The rooms show how the Jones family lived during Casey's career as an engineer in the late 1800s, from the parlor to the hallways where his children played.

Is Casey Jones's real pocket watch at the museum?

Yes. The museum's exhibit hall displays the pocket watch Casey Jones wore on the night of his fateful ride, along with other Jones family possessions and artifacts you would have found along the railway. It is one of the most personal pieces in the collection, so give it a few minutes.

Is the engine at the Casey Jones museum the real engine 382?

No. The locomotive on display is a 35-ton engine that the museum describes as its version of Casey's engine 382. Visitors can climb aboard, explore the levers and knobs, ring the bell and take pictures, which makes it the highlight for many children.

Who was Casey Jones?

Casey Jones was a railroad engineer in the late 1800s whose heroic last ride made him, in the museum's words, the most famous railroader in the world. He made his home in Jackson, Tennessee, and the museum's exhibits and short film tell the story of his life, his family and his final run.

Is the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum good for kids?

Yes. Kids of all ages can climb aboard the replica engine 382 and ring the bell, and the kids' theater has train toys and railroad movies. Children 3 and under are free. Casey Jones Village next door adds a farm, mini golf and an ice cream shop if the family wants to stay longer.

How long does it take to tour the Casey Jones museum?

Most visitors should plan about an hour to an hour and a half for the audio tour, the house, the engine and the kids' theater. Add more time if you are eating at the Old Country Store buffet or playing mini golf in Casey Jones Village.

Is there a self-guided tour at the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum?

Yes. The museum offers a self-guided audio tour, so you can move through the exhibits and the Jones home at your own pace. Groups of 20 or more and school field trips can also book visits at group rates by calling (731) 668-1223 or using the inquiry form on caseyjones.com.

Does the Casey Jones museum offer field trips?

Yes. A field trip group is 20 or more elementary through high school students with chaperones, paying on one check. As of October 2026, the rate is $6 per child, with one free escort per 20 guests. Schools can add mini golf and a meal at the buffet. Inquire through caseyjones.com or call (731) 668-1223.

Can you have a birthday party at the Casey Jones museum?

Yes. The museum's Jackson Room, dedicated to the town's railroad history, can be rented for birthday parties, baby showers and similar events. Casey Jones Village also has private dining rooms and outdoor spaces. Call (731) 668-1223 to ask about availability and pricing.

What is the Civil War exhibit at the Casey Jones museum?

The museum has a permanent exhibit called The Railroads & The Civil War in Tennessee, aimed at Civil War enthusiasts. It looks at the role of the state's railroads during the war and is included with regular admission. The nearby Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center also covers rail history from that era.

Is there a gift shop at the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum?

Yes. The museum's train store sells toys, souvenirs and novelty items, along with information about places to visit in Tennessee. Casey Jones Village also has Miss Juanita's Gift Shop and the Old Country Store gift shop, which keeps longer hours than the museum.

Is there parking for buses at the Casey Jones museum?

Yes. Casey Jones Village has ample parking, including bus and truck parking for tour groups and travelers. Tour leaders and drivers can ask about specials when booking. The Village also has spacious restrooms, which helps on long road trips.

Where can I eat near the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum?

Right next door. The Old Country Store, serving Southern cooking since 1965, runs a buffet, and the Dixie Cafe offers dine-in and drive-thru breakfast, lunch and dinner. Miss Anne's Ice Cream Shoppe is in the Village too. Check caseyjones.com for current restaurant hours.

Is the Casey Jones museum open on Sunday?

Yes. As of October 2026, the museum opens on Sundays from 1 pm to 5 pm, a shorter day than its 9 am to 5 pm schedule Monday through Saturday. The Village notes that weather can close it, so a quick call to (731) 668-1223 before a Sunday trip is wise.

How do I contact the Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum?

Call (731) 668-1223 or use the contact form on caseyjones.com, which covers general and press inquiries. The museum does not list a dedicated email address for the public, so the phone or form is the best way to reach staff about group visits or party rentals.

What other train museums are near Jackson, Tennessee?

The Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center rail exhibits are about 54 miles away, and Memphis, about 76 miles west, has a railroad and trolley museum and a vintage trolley system. For more Casey Jones history, the Water Valley Casey Jones Railroad Museum in Mississippi is about 113 miles south.

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