Martisco Station Museum, New York
Depot museumLimited hours; confirm before you go
The Martisco Station Museum is a restored two-story brick railroad station from 1870, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and cared for by the Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.
- Built in 1870
- National Register of Historic Places
- Two-story brick station
- Run by the Central New York NRHS chapter
Martisco Station Museum at a glance
- Hours
- Limited hours; check with the Central New York NRHS chapter before you go
- Admission
- Not posted online; ask the chapter
- Plan for
- Under 1 hour
- Best for
- Rail history fans and station architecture lovers
Hours and prices as the museum posts them, checked October 19, 2026. Confirm before you go.
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An 1870 brick station kept by Central New York rail historians
Martisco station was built in 1870 by the Auburn and Syracuse Railroad, and it later served as a New York Central Railroad station. It is a two-story brick building, described by local history sources as Victorian and by Wikipedia as Italianate in style, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Today the station is a museum operated by the Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, a nonprofit devoted to preserving railroad history. Members restored the building so that its first floor still feels like a small-town railroad station, while the second floor holds many of the chapter's railroad exhibits. The chapter also looks after several railroad passenger cars kept at the New York State Fairgrounds.
The museum does not post detailed visitor information online right now, so check with the chapter before planning a trip.
A depot downstairs, exhibits upstairs
Downstairs, the restored first floor is arranged to look like a small-town station of the railroad era. Upstairs, the second floor contains railroad exhibits gathered by the chapter. Specific pieces on display are not listed online, so ask the volunteers what is new when you visit.
Don’t miss
- The 1870 brick stationA two-story building on the National Register, built by the Auburn and Syracuse Railroad and later used by the New York Central.
- Second floor exhibitsThe upstairs rooms hold many of the chapter's railroad exhibits.
A short stop for curious kids
The museum does not publish kids' programs or ages online. A visit is a chance to show children what a real small-town station looked like and to climb up to the exhibit rooms on the second floor. Keep it short with very young kids, and confirm hours first.
Plan your visit: tips for Martisco Station Museum
- The station is at the end of Martisco Road off NY Route 174, between Camillus and Marcellus.
- Hours are limited, so confirm on cnynrhs.org before driving out.
- Exhibits are on the second floor, so expect stairs.
Kept by a chapter of rail historians
The Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, a nonprofit, operates the museum and also maintains passenger cars at the New York State Fairgrounds. Joining the chapter or donating is the best way to help; details are on cnynrhs.org.
More Central New York rail history
The Central Square Station Museum is about 21 miles away, and the Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society Museum in Shortsville is about 45 miles west. For a bigger day out, the New York Museum of Transportation is about 69 miles off. See all New York train museums for more.
- Central Square Station MuseumCentral Square, NY · about 21 mi
- Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society MuseumShortsville, NY · about 45 mi
- New York Museum of TransportationWest Henrietta, NY · about 69 mi
- Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad MuseumRush, NY · about 70 mi
- Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley RailroadMilford, NY · about 77 mi
- Medina Railroad MuseumMedina, NY · about 104 mi
Bring Rally along: a train book for the drive
Martisco's first floor is set up like a small-town station, the kind of room where a conductor would call out the next train. In our book, Mr. Conductor in his blue uniform reaches out a hand to Rally, and that kindness is the part my kids always point to. I like imagining that same welcome in a quiet country depot like this one.
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Watercolor coloring pages from the book, free to print. Tuck a few in a folder with crayons for the drive or the wait for the next train.
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Sources
Everything on this page comes from the museum’s own website and social pages and, for history, Wikipedia, checked October 19, 2026.
Martisco Station Museum: 20 questions answered
What is the Martisco Station Museum?
The Martisco Station Museum is a restored former New York Central Railroad station in Martisco, New York, built in 1870. It is a two-story brick building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The first floor looks like a small-town railroad station and the second floor holds railroad exhibits.
Is the Martisco Station Railway Museum the same as the Martisco Station Museum?
Yes. Wikipedia and some travel sites call it the Martisco Station Railway Museum, while the Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, which operates it, lists it as the Martisco Station Museum or Martisco Museum. All refer to the same 1870 station.
Where is the Martisco Station Museum?
The museum is at the end of Martisco Road, off New York Route 174, between Camillus and Marcellus in Onondaga County. Wikipedia lists the station in the hamlet of Martisco. Use Martisco Road in your GPS and follow it to its end to find the station.
What are the Martisco Station Museum hours?
The museum keeps limited hours, and current hours are not clearly posted online. Check the Martisco page on cnynrhs.org, the Central New York NRHS chapter's website, before you go, or contact the chapter through that site. Do not count on finding it open on a random day.
How much does it cost to visit the Martisco Station Museum?
Admission prices are not posted online. Because the museum is run by a volunteer nonprofit chapter, any fee or suggested donation is likely modest, but confirm with the Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society through cnynrhs.org before you visit.
When was Martisco station built?
Martisco station was built in 1870 by the Auburn and Syracuse Railroad. It later served as a New York Central Railroad station. The building is a two-story brick structure, described by Wikipedia as Italianate in style and by local history sources as Victorian.
Is Martisco station on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. The Martisco station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of the reasons the Central New York chapter restored the building and uses it as a museum of local railroad history.
Who runs the Martisco Station Museum?
The Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society runs the museum. The chapter is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving railroad history, and besides Martisco it maintains several railroad passenger cars located at the New York State Fairgrounds.
What exhibits are at the Martisco Station Museum?
The first floor is restored to resemble a small-town railroad station, and the second floor contains many railroad exhibits. A detailed list of artifacts is not posted online, so ask the volunteers on duty what is on display and what they recommend seeing during your visit.
Where can I see photos of the Martisco Station Museum?
Photos of the station appear on its Wikipedia page, on the Camillus history website's landmark listing and on travel listings such as Visit Syracuse. The chapter's own Martisco page on cnynrhs.org is the place to look for current pictures and news from the museum.
Can you ride a train at the Martisco Station Museum?
No train rides are listed at the Martisco Station Museum. It is a restored station with exhibits rather than an operating railroad. For a train ride, look at the larger museums elsewhere in the state listed on our New York train museum page.
Is the Martisco Station Museum good for kids?
It can be a nice short stop for children who like trains and history, since they can see how a small-town station was laid out. The museum does not post kids' activities online. Exhibits are on the second floor, so expect stairs, and confirm hours before you make the drive.
Is the Martisco Station Museum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility information is not posted online. The building is a two-story 1870 station with exhibits on the second floor, so contact the Central New York NRHS chapter through cnynrhs.org before your visit to ask about access to both floors.
How long does a visit to the Martisco Station Museum take?
Plan for less than an hour. The museum is a single two-story station building, with the restored depot room downstairs and exhibits upstairs. Rail fans who want to talk with the volunteers may stay longer, so allow some extra time if you have questions.
Is there parking at the Martisco Station Museum?
Parking details are not listed online. The station sits at the end of Martisco Road off Route 174, a rural setting, so ask the chapter about where to park when you confirm hours, especially if you are coming with a group.
Does the Martisco Station Museum offer group tours?
The museum does not post a group tour program online. Because it is run by volunteers, groups should reach out to the Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society through cnynrhs.org well in advance to ask whether a visit can be arranged.
What railroad passed through Martisco station?
The station was built in 1870 by the Auburn and Syracuse Railroad and is described today as a former New York Central Railroad station. The museum's exhibits interpret the station's role on that line in Central New York.
How can I volunteer or donate to the Martisco Station Museum?
Support goes through the Central New York Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, which runs the station and maintains passenger cars at the New York State Fairgrounds. Visit cnynrhs.org to learn about membership, volunteering and donations.
Are there other railroad sites run by the Central New York NRHS chapter?
Yes. Besides the Martisco Station Museum, the chapter maintains several railroad passenger cars located at the New York State Fairgrounds. Check cnynrhs.org for when those cars can be seen and for any open house or fair-time events.
What train museums are near the Martisco Station Museum?
The Central Square Station Museum is about 21 miles away, and the Lehigh Valley Railroad Historical Society Museum in Shortsville is about 45 miles. The New York Museum of Transportation in West Henrietta and the Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum in Rush are each roughly 70 miles away.
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