Atherton Train Museum makes its debut on October 18

Commuters who currently speed by the former Atherton train station have something to look forward to — a museum dedicated to its history will be open to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, October 18, at 2:00 pm.

“It’s 150 years old, and a meaningful piece of Atherton,” said City Council member Rick DeGolia. “With funding, we were able to rehabilitate it and make it a museum.”

Rick explained that it is in its fifth iteration since 1863. When opened, visitors will be able to see five different models inside.

“They change chronologically over the time — what things looked like over the decades, showing wagons and different types of cars from different periods. It’s all very high quality.”

Also on tap is a video of the station’s history.

The museum will be open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm during the week and upon request on the weekend.

Side note: Long time residents have fond memories of Giants great Willie Mays handing out signed baseballs from his home nearby.

“There would be a line of people down the street!” recalls Rick.

Photos by Robb Most (c) 2026