PRESERVE. INSPIRE. EDUCATE At the National Railroad Museum, we are a place where the history of the railroad is brought to life, but we are more than just trains. We welcome people of every age and from diverse communities to come together to explore and learn. Contributing more than $20 million annually to the local […]
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 each […]
2025 Exhibit: Railroads Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Our brand new exhibit, Railroads: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, will dive into the innovations of the past, how they’ve shaped today’s railroads, and the future of railroading in America! Railroads continue to play a vital role in transportation across the United States. Did you know that in America there […]
Holidays On The Rails December 9-11, 2025. 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Holidays On The Rails is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the holidays at the National Railroad Museum. This special event will be held December 10-12, 2023. The festive event is geared toward children primarily in preschool through Grade 2, but children and adults […]
Railroading Merit Badge The workshop will be held at the National Railroad Museum on November 1, 2025. Tickets will go on sale July 15, 2025 Realizing the importance of railroads in America, the Boy Scouts introduced the Railroading Merit Badge in 1952. Railroads still play a vital role in our nation, as nearly 40 percent of all U.S. freight travels by train (trucks […]
Community Partners Program The Community Partners Program offers numerous ways in which your company or organization can sponsor or support programs, events, exhibits and projects. In turn, the Museum offers many benefits to recognize, engage and appreciate your partnership as well as help to promote the good your organization does for the community. We invite […]
Memorial Giving Your memories can last forever by becoming a part of the railroad legacy and the National Railroad Museum. So many people’s lives have been positively impacted by the railroad industry, the Museum, the history of railroads, or just a love of trains. The National Railroad Museum offers multiple opportunities to recognize, memorialize, or […]
Corporate Memberships Our Corporate Membership program provides an opportunity for businesses of all sizes to be part of our National Railroad Museum family, while enjoying benefits year-round. Despite our national designation, the National Railroad Museum doesn’t receive any government funding – we rely on support from admissions, memberships, sponsorships and grants to sustain our educational […]
Donate The National Railroad Museum is proud of its mission, which is to inspire lifelong learning by providing dynamic educational opportunities through the preservation of railroad objects, engaging exhibits and innovative programs. In addition to outstanding educational programs for all ages, the Museum partners with many area schools to provide programs for individuals with special […]
About the Museum Our Mission The National Railroad Museum inspires lifelong learning by providing dynamic educational opportunities through the preservation of railroad objects, engaging exhibits, and innovative programs. Our History Established in 1956 by several local businessmen, the National Railroad Museum began as a Steam Locomotive Committee aimed at preserving a favorite steam locomotive and […]
