ST. LOUIS - s4story -- The National Museum of Transportation is inviting young readers to climb aboard for summer fun and learning with its "CHOO CHOO CHOOse Reading" Summer Reading Challenge, taking place between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2026.

The reading challenge encourages children through 8th grade to read ten books with a transportation theme during the summer months. Participants who successfully complete the challenge will receive a certificate of completion, a train whistle, and two tickets to the Museum's holiday events in December.

"Our summer reading challenge is designed to inspire curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of reading," said Terri McEachern, Executive Director of The National Museum of Transportation. "Books help children explore new ideas and discover history, science, innovation, and adventure. By connecting reading with transportation, we hope to encourage learning both inside and outside the classroom."

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Reading challenge forms may be picked up at The National Museum of Transportation William R. and Laura Rand Orthwein Education & Visitor Center, located at 2933 Barrett Station Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122, or downloaded online at tnmot.org.

The Museum is open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The National Museum of Transportation is home to what representatives from the Smithsonian Institution have called "one of the largest and best collections of transportation vehicles in the country," making it an ideal destination for families seeking educational summer activities.

For more information about the CHOO CHOO CHOOse Reading Summer Reading Challenge and other Museum programs, visit tnmot.org.

The National Museum of Transportation
2933 Barrett Station Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Website: tnmot.org