World-Class railroad museum with extensive collection of locomotives and rolling stock. Enjoy a seven-mile, 50-minute round-trip train ride through the beauty of the scenic Baraboo Hills. Museum displays of historic steam railroad locomotives, passenger cars and freight cars. Visit the historic depot constructed in 1894 and gift shop.
Address
E8948 Museum Rd
North Freedom, WI 53951
Contact Information
Voice: 608-522-4261
Email: inquiries@midcontinent.org
Toll Free: 800-930-1385
All InterestsDirections from Nearest Town/IntersectionFrom Baraboo take Hwy 136 four miles west to Cty PF, then south on PF 1.5 miles to North Freedom. Watch for signs. Mid-Continent is located at North Freedom, Wisconsin, about one hour north of Madison, and 1/2 hour south from Wisconsin Dells.
From I-90/94, take Wisc. Hwy. 33 west to Baraboo.
From the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 12 and Wisc. Hwy. 33 in Baraboo, take Wisc. Hwy. 136 west toward Rock Springs about 4 miles.
Turn left on Cty. Hwy. PF to North Freedom.
Follow the signs west from the 4-way stop in town.
Disabled AccessHours of Operation2010 Season Schedule:
Weekends ONLY: May 8-May 30, 2010. Daily: May 31-September 6, 2010.
Weekends ONLY: September 11-October 24, 2010. Trains depart 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
The museum grounds are open from 9:30am to 5pm.
History & HeritageTypeEarly Industry / Transportation Heritage / Wisconsin History
ShoppingTypeSpecialty Shops
ToursTransportationExcursions & Tours / Train/Trolley