I live about 20 miles from the museum, and it’s one of my favorite places to go! Sadly, it doesn’t seem like public interest is high enough to keep it going, but it’s never had any signs of closing for as long as I’ve been alive.,(reply>), During the week days, several school field trips are run through the museum.,(reply>), ImATrackMan before it ( the museum) was in its current location... It was in Ft Lauderdale near the airport. When I-595 was constructed they had to move to their current location.,(reply>), You can get a surprising amount of mileage out of volunteer work and simply owning the ground you operate on rather than renting. And don't underestimate the number of railfans in the U.S.,(reply>), ImATrackMan wonder if it's publically funded due to the artifacts it holds?