Model Trains Museum

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The Model Trains Museum is a private museum in the town of San Nicolaas in Aruba. It covers the history of train traffic from 1875 to the present. The museum is on the ground floor of a private residence, and includes model trains from England, Germany, the U.S. and Canada, and a number of model planes and automobiles as well. ()

Established: 2001 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 12°26'4"N, 69°53'15"W

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Model Trains Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Jamanota, Seroe Colorado Lighthouse, Museum of Industry Aruba, Baby Beach.

5.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Jamanota, Santa Cruz
131 min walk • Mount Jamanota is at 188 meters the highest point on the island of Aruba and is visible from the entire island. It is located within the Arikok National Park. Wild goats, Aruba Rattlesnake and donkeys roam free on the mountain.
1.6 miSE
Mountain, View point, Rest area
Seroe Colorado Lighthouse
42 min walk • The Seroe Colorado Lighthouse, known also by the Colorado Point Lighthouse, is located in Seroe Colorado on the southeastern tip of Aruba, and is one of two currently active lighthouses on the island.
1.5 miW
12°26'9"N • 69°54'33"W
Museum of Industry Aruba, San Nicolaas
38 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
1.5 miS
Beach
Baby Beach, San Nicolaas
39 min walk • Baby Beach officially known as Klein Lagoen, is a shallow, sheltered man-altered lagoon located in the Mangle Cora locality near the village of Seroe Colorado, on the south-east end of the island of Aruba. It is frequented by locals and tourists.
3.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Quadiriki Caves, Savaneta
100 min walk • The Quadiriki Caves are located in Arikok National Park on the island of Aruba. There are three caves, which tourists commonly explore. The caves are located at the base of a limestone cliff. They contain Amerindian petroglyphs. The name of the caves is of Arawak origin.
1.5 miS
Beach
Rodgers Beach
39 min walk • Rodgers Beach, Aruba, officially known as Nanki is a small beach immediately west of Baby Beach. It is known for its calm waters and private feel, though it is a public beach. The water is shallow at first, but further out it becomes a good swimming beach.
4.6 miNW
National park
Arikok National Park
118 min walk • One of the most iconic features of Arikok National Park is the Arikok Hill, which offers panoramic views of the island and the Caribbean Sea. Visitors can hike to the top of the hill and marvel at the stunning vistas that stretch as far as the eye can see.
5.7 miNW
Town
Pos Chiquito
146 min walk • Pos Chiquito or Pos Chikito is a town in Savaneta on the island of Aruba. It is located on the main road between Oranjestad and San Nicolaas. It has become known for its coral reef, and has a small diving cove.