History After Dark
History After Dark is a new series brought to you by the Education Department of the National Railroad Museum. Each month, we will host a Behind the Scenes tour and one lecture event to coincide with our extended hours on Tuesday evenings. Explore our wide variety of exhibits and learn something new throughout 2026!
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 standard Museum admission.
Behind the Scenes Tours!
April 14 (6:00 p.m.) & May 19th (6:30 p.m.)
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!
April 28 (6:00 p.m.) & June 16 (6:30 p.m.)
Stuff in the Archives: Presented by Brian Buchanan! What is this? For decades, railroads could not operate without these. And why were they sooo dangerous? There are several other oddities at the Museum that were indispensable to railroad operations. Come and see them and get the background behind their usage.
These programs are a way to enjoy food, beverages, and 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.
Contact Us
Justin Lambrecht, Education Director: (920) 437-7623 or nrrmeducation@nationalrrmuseum.org
