Lee Hall Train Depot

Newport News' Lee Hall Depot was erected in 1881 as part of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line and served the town of Lee Hall. Service ended in the late 1970's, and the city of Newport News relocated  the building across the tracks to restore it. The museum is small, but it has exhibits upstairs of what it was like for the family to live at the station, and downstairs about the history of the station and the impact on the surrounding area. 

Our favorite section was the "engine" for kids to climb in and press all the buttons, and then the children's area where they have train puzzles, conductor outfits, train whistles to pull, a train going around the top of the room, and of course a train table. Also, while we were there, a train came by and we were able to watch from the porch. There is also a section of tracks laid outside the museum for kids to walk on. 

Admission is free for under 6, ages 7-18 is $6.00, and adults are $8.00. There is a family discount of $20.00 per household also. They do offer a AAA discount. The museum is located at 8 Elmhurst Street and Warwick Boulevard.