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Museum Grounds Use Information |
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The Museum grounds are routinely used for a variety of functions including: |
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Please see our Reservation Information section for details on booking your event. |
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Field Trips The Museum welcomes school groups and field trips. We offer a unique educational experience for students of all ages. Your groups will enjoy: |
Field Trip/Group Rates:
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Price includes a ride on our Link Train for all guests and Guided Tour. Allowances may be made for schools on tighter budgets. Field trips require a $60.00 non-refundable security deposit at least two (2) weeks prior to scheduled arrival. Please see our Reservation Information section for details on booking your trip. |
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Birthday Parties |
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The Museum invites you to plan your birthday celebration in our nostalgic atmosphere. Amenities include exclusive use of one of our designated Picnic Party Areas consisting of a group of picnic tables under our train shed or use of an air-conditioned Lounge Car (depending on package). During your party, guests can enjoy the Museum's exhibits, including the Model Train room. Package #1—Sheltered Picnic Party Area
Children: $7.00 each; adults: $5.00 each; $200.00 minimum. Package #2—Air-conditioned Lounge Car
Children: $7.00 each; adults: $5.00 each; $350.00 minimum. We have the room to host multiple parties at the same time and can offer special rates for schools and other special needs. Please see our Reservation Information section for availability and details on booking your party. |
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Film Shoots |
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The Museum's vintage railcars, historic brick and concrete structures, and pinelands provide an excellent array of backdrops for film and video productions. Our fees for grounds use are: $125 per hour (minimum 5 hours) between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm $150 per hour between 6:00 am - 8:00 am and 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm $200 per hour between 7:00 pm - 6:00 am (Includes fee for main gate security) An air conditioned train car for make-up and dressing room use is available at an additional $25 per hour. Partial hours billed in 1/2 hour increments. Large film shoots requiring exclusive use of property are subject to negotiation and generally start at $2,500.00 per day up to 12 hours (this includes use of the make-up car). Additional fees apply with regard to operating/relocating equipment. All shoots require current insurance certificates naming the Gold Coast Railroad Museum as an additional insured. Tax will be added to total bill. Please see our Reservation Information section for availability and details on booking your shoot. |
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Model/Still Shoots |
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Our fees for grounds use are: $100 per hour (minimum 5 hours) between 8:00 am - 4:00 pm $125 per hour between 6:00 am - 8:00 am and 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm $175 per hour between 7:00 pm - 6:00 am (Includes fee for main gate security) An air conditioned train car for make-up and dressing room use is available at an additional $25 per hour. Partial hours billed in 1/2 hour increments. Large photo shoots requiring exclusive use of property are subject to negotiation and generally start at $2,500.00 per day up to 12 hours (this includes use of the make-up car). Additional fees apply with regard to operating/relocating equipment. All shoots require current insurance certificates naming the Gold Coast Railroad Museum as an additional insured. Tax will be added to total bill. Please see our Reservation Information section for availability and details on booking your model shoot. |
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Events, Meetings, and Weddings |
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The Museum's plaza area, main display shed, and several air-conditioned lounge cars are available for meetings, weddings, and other events. Grounds use rates are $100.00 per hour for groups of 50 people or less; $200.00 per hour for groups greater than 50 people. Renter must provide all chairs, tables, decorations, foodservice, or other needs. The area of Museum property desired for the service or reception must be approved by the Museum in advance. Generally, most of our train cars are not available for events with the exception of our lounge cars (see Lounge Car rental section). Tax will be added to total bill. Large events and/or multi-day events requiring significant use of the grounds, including closing the Museum during the event, must be proposed to the Board of Directors for approval at one of our regular meetings.
Pictured here are newlyweds Bill and Lourdes Metz. Please see our Reservation Information section for availability and details on booking your event. |
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Lounge Car Rentals |
The Museum has two lounge cars which are now available for rent including the ACL Observation Bar Lounge #254 and the SAL Coach/Tavern Car #6300. Each of our air-conditioned lounge cars accommodate up to 45 people and are ready for catered events such as business meetings and receptions. The cars rent for $50.00 per hour per car. We require a $60.00 security deposit and at least a one-week cancellation notice. Tax will be added to total bill. Please see our Reservation Information section for availability and details on booking your rental. |
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Reservations Information For reservations, availability, or other information, call Pam Hartmann at 305-253-0063 during regular weekday hours, or e-mail Pam at pam@goldcoast-railroad.org. Driving Directions and other Contact Information. |