Railroad STEM Programs
We have various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) offerings at the National Railroad Museum. Our programs are available for schools, home schools, Scouts, and other youth groups. Below you can find some information about our general STEM program, Railroad Bridge Engineering, and High-Speed Rail Design. We also offer a Girl’s STEM Leadership Program! Our STEM Programs can be customized!
General STEM programming includes:
- Check out the Dwight D. Eisenhower locomotive and learn about aerodynamics using our wind tunnel, and figure out which shape has the least resistance.
- Discover mass and velocity by performing a crash test on model locomotives and trains.
- Learn how the human eye works and see how color affects how safe our surroundings are.
- And if you think a train can’t sneak up on you, guess again by using our interactive track crossing simulator.
The program is usually topped off with a bridge engineering activity or a high-speed rail design project and is available January through October. Group sizes often range from 10 to 50 children. This program is $15 per person and requires a minimum of 10 individuals to book.
Railroad Bridge Engineering
There are thousands of railroad bridges in the United States, and the science behind each is fascinating. During this overnight adventure, participants in the Railroad Bridge Engineering program will learn about the basics of bridge engineering. In addition, the program offers participants an opportunity to work in teams to construct a bridge to given specifications. Bridges will be tested to determine who constructed the best one.
The Railroad Bridge Engineering program is recommended for ages 9 and older. Group sizes typically run from 16 to 50 people. Participants arrive at 5:30 p.m. and stay overnight, with the program concluding at 9:30 a.m. the next morning. The program is offered in January, February, March, and October.
$15 per person for the 3-hour daytime programming. $45 per person for overnight programming (minimum of 16 participants or equivalent payment) is only available for Scouts. For questions, please reach out to us at nrrmeducation@nationalrrmuseum.org
High-Speed Rail Design
Could high-speed rail be the next transportation solution? Sign up for the National Railroad Museum’s High-Speed Rail Design overnight program as we explore concepts behind this mode of transportation.
Participants will work in teams to model an HSR locomotive. And, to add even more fun, we will crash-test the creations and evaluate whether they measure up to the standards of the future.
The program is recommended for ages 9 and older. Group size typically ranges from 16 to 50 people. The program is offered in January, February, March, and October. Participants arrive at 5:30 p.m. and stay until 9:30 a.m. the next morning.
$15 per person for the 3-hour daytime programming. $45 per person for overnight programming (minimum of 16 participants or equivalent payment) is only available for Scouts. For questions, please reach out to us at nrrmeducation@nationalrrmuseum.org
Contact Us
Justin Lambrecht, Education Director: (920) 437-7623 or nrrmeducation@nationalrrmuseum.org
