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
September 8th | 6:30 PM
September 15th | 5:00 & 6:30 PM
(Part of Family Days)
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
August 18th | 6:30 PM
Not Your Average Railroad Cars: Vinegar, the Sick, Measuring Power & Wreck Cleanup
It’s the 1950’s and railroads are replacing steam engines with diesel locomotives – do you stay with steam or buy those newfangled diesels? You just had a big wreck – how do you clear the main line and pick up the mangled cars? How do you safely transport sick people to the Mayo Clinic by train? And what kind of a rail car would you haul vinegar in? We will answer all of these – come and find out.
October 13th | 6:00 PM
Lecture Topic Coming Soon!
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
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Contact Us
Justin Lambrecht, Education Director | (920) 437-7623 or nrrmeducation@nationalrrmuseum.org