History After Dark
Railroad History Lectures & Behind the Scenes Tours
History After Dark is the National Railroad Museum’s quarterly evening lecture series and behind-the-scenes tour program. Designed for adults, these after-hours events explore railroad history, Museum collections, preservation, and local history through engaging presentations and exclusive access to areas rarely open to the public.
Whether you’re a lifelong railfan, history enthusiast, educator, or simply looking for something different to do in Green Bay, History After Dark offers a unique opportunity to experience railroad history after standard Museum hours.
Tickets are $8 for each of these experiences. Members will pay $6 for Behind the Scenes tours and enjoy lectures free of charge. These events do not include Museum admission.
Behind the Scenes Tours
October 6th | 6:00 PM
Behind the Scenes Tours are presented by Justin Lambrecht, National Railroad Museum Director of Education.
You may have explored the public spaces of the National Railroad Museum before, but not like this! Let us take you behind the scenes! In this one-hour program, we’ll go beyond the public portion of the Museum and look into the spaces where those railroad stories come from. Come along as we visit the archives and restoration shop to learn what happens before you see an exhibit. Note: This program involves considerable walking, climbing stairs, and entering a working shop facility. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Tickets are $8 each and $6 for members. Reservations are encouraged as there are only 20 spots in each Behind the Scenes tour.
Lecture Series
October 13th | 6 PM
Trains As Industrial Art
Have you ever thought of a train as a work of art? Undoubtedly the designers who styled the trains did. The Museum houses several pieces of equipment that were designed with looks in mind. The GG1 electric locomotive was a product of the Art Deco era, and the Aerotrain and the E8 locomotive were shaped by the design section of a car manufacturer. Come and hear their stories and those of others.
Lecture Series presented by Brian Buchanan, retired railroader and member of the National Railroad Museum’s Board of Directors.
These programs are a way to learn about fascinating railroad topics! Brian is a lifelong railroader who wishes to share his knowledge of the railroads to enlighten our community!
Tickets are $8 each, and attendance is free for Museum members. Reservations are encouraged, but not required, for this event.
Photo Gallery
By visiting the National Railroad Museum (or participating in one of our Museum programs/events), you understand that you may be photographed, filmed, or videotaped, and you hereby give permission and grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image, or photo (collectively, “image”), without compensation, for broadcast, or exhibition in any medium, and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation. To learn more, or plan your visit, please visit this page.
Contact Us
Justin Lambrecht, Education Director | (920) 437-7623 or nrrmeducation@nationalrrmuseum.org