The Red River Railroad Museum illuminates the role of railroads in Denison and North Texas, past and present by collecting, preserving, studying, and interpreting objects, documents, and visual materials.
The Museum disseminates the history of the Missouri Kansas Texas (Katy) Railroad and the importance it played in the creation and growth of Denison, Texas.
A group of forward thinking individuals started the Museum in 1987 with collections being housed in the historic Katy Depot in Denison, Texas.
In early 2021 the Museum joined historic Main Street when it moved to 124 W. Main. In early 2026 this building was sold to new owners who had new plans for the museum space. The museum has moved back to the Historic Katy Depot.
This museum is free to visit. If you are into railroad history this is a must see. The staff member was very knowledgeable of the buildings history and how the railroad shaped the history of the town. Well worth the time.
June 2026
Very informative the guide was very helpful and friendly
December 2025
I stopped in for a quick visit, and Diane was very informative! The displays were put together very nicely, and I enjoyed getting to learn more about Denison’s and the railroad’s history. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in the area, especially if you’re local to Texoma.
