La Grange Railroad Museum & Learning Center
412 East Main Street, La Grange, KY
50 Capacity
$250 to $750 / Event
Why settle for ordinary four walls when you can host your guests in a restored 1929 luxury L&N Rail Car and museum, wrapped in history, charm, and modern comfort?
Why You’ll Choose Us First (and Gloat About It Later)
1. Instant “WOW” factor—guests step aboard a nearly century-old dining car and start posting before the welcome toast.
2. Stress-free planning—our volunteer crew has hosted everything from murder-mystery dinners to product launches; we’ll help you nail every detail.
3. Feel-good renting—every dollar circles back into preserving local history and free educational programs for kids. We represent the best values of our community.
4. Shovel-ready ease—just add people! We provide the venue space, you create the memories.
5. A QUALITY venue at an unbelievable price.
Embark on an unforgettable journey with us at our unique venue, featuring our historic 1929 L&N Dining car and expansive Museum Building, designed for utmost comfort. Our facility is 100% ADA accessible.
We welcome groups of up to 50 guests and offer a range of amenities, including tables, chairs, high-speed internet, and flexible event space configuration. All amenities are priced very fairly for our clients. Our space is climate-controlled for year-round comfort.
Make your event truly exceptional with our uplifting atmosphere and outstanding service.
As a non-profit community museum, we strive to make our space affordable through fair and competitive market pricing, reflecting our commitment to everyone in our community.
And we don't force you into high-priced menu options, as you have complete freedom to choose your food source.
If you have any questions, please call or email us. We look forward to meeting your needs.
La Grange Railroad Museum & Learning Center
Rental Coordinator
412 East Main St
La Grange, KY 40031
Event Pricing
Dining Car Venue & Museum Venue Rental & Weddings
1 - 50 people
$250 - $750
per event
Availability (Last updated 11/25)
Event Spaces
Recommendations
Highly recommend to host your next event at the Lagrange Railroad Museum!
— An Eventective User
from Lagrange ky, 40031
The volunteers at the Lagrange Railroad Train museum are so professionally dedicated to make your experience the best it possibly can be. The 1929 Dining Car provides such an unique vibe And I highly recommend! It has become a staple to our lives and thankful to have met Bob! Such a blessing!
Management Response
We appreciate the kind words about our venue.
We are so thankful of your support for the museum through your rental experience, for with your support we are able to continue to provide a unique visitor experience in a very unique small city.
We are blessed with the nicest clients that just seem like long-term friends. You are wonderful and we appreciate you so much.
Thank you just seems inadequate …..We hope to see you again.
Great place to hold an event
— An Eventective User
I held a graduation party and it couldn't of been better! The 1929 dining Car is unique and gave us the perfect space to celebrate! Highly recommend!
Management Response
Thank you so much..... We are blessed as we get to meet the nicest people when we host these events.
It is our honor to play a small part in making these events the best they can be.
Thank you for allowing us be part.
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 50
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 3
- Special Features: ...UNIQUE 1929 LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE DINING CAR ...MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS FOR EVENTS ...MAIN MUSEUM BUILDING VENUE AREA AVAILABLE ...CABOOSE FOR WEDDING PARTY DRESSING ROOM
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 800
- Year Renovated: 1