A One-of-a-Kind Setting for Life’s Biggest Moments Historic trains. Views of the Fox River. A venue unlike any other. Picture your celebration surrounded by locomotives that have carried presidents, powered a nation, and outlasted a century – set against the banks of the Fox River in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It’s a backdrop your guests won’t […]
National Railroad Museum Invites Community to Celebrate 70 Years of Legacy in Motion Signature anniversary celebration will honor the Museum’s past while investing in its future GREEN BAY, Wis. — The National Railroad Museum will commemorate a milestone 70 years in the making with its 70th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, July 18, 2026. This signature […]
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70 Years of Legacy in Motion The National Railroad Museum was founded in 1956. Throughout the last 70 years, we have inspired lifelong learning by providing dynamic educational opportunities through the preservation of railroad objects, engaging exhibits, and innovative programs. As we celebrate our 70th Anniversary, we honor our legacy and the rich heritage of […]
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 […]
Holidays On The Rails December 8-10, 2026. 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 8-10, 2026 The festive event is geared toward children primarily in preschool through Grade 2, but children and adults […]
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 […]
