About This Venue
The Milwaukee Transit Archives & Museum preserves over a century of the region's public transportation history through artifacts, photographs, and rare memorabilia housed in their Cudahy location.
This educational non-profit museum showcases an extensive collection spanning from the early electric railways and the North Shore Line through the modern Milwaukee County Transit System. Visitors can explore vintage models, artifacts, and exhibits that document the evolution of how Milwaukee residents have moved around their city, making it a fascinating destination for history enthusiasts and transit buffs alike.
The archives feature an impressive collection of rare materials including vintage movies, photographs, postcards, timetables, tickets, blueprints, and shop inventories that offer deep insights into the region's transportation heritage. The museum welcomes memberships and donations, operates on a volunteer basis, and encourages visitors to call 414-345-7210 for current hours and information about their ongoing expansion efforts.