Tickets / Hours
Tickets
Daily Admission Tickets
- Free: Members
- $15: Adults and children ages 13 and older
- $12: Seniors ages 62 and older
- $12: College Students
- $10: Children ages 2-12
- Free: Children younger than age 2
* Admission costs vary on days of special events including the 2025 NFL Draft. Please see draft pricing below.
* Tickets may be purchased via the calendar link on this webpage, or tickets may be purchased in person at our main entrance ticket desk.
Train Ride Tickets
The train ride is $5, plus regular admission costs. Train rides are held daily from April 21st through September 30th, and on weekends in October. We do not offer daily train rides November-March.
Hours
The National Railroad Museum is open year-round. Hours are as follows:
January through March
- Mondays: Closed
- Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays – Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sundays: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
April through December
- Mondays – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays – Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sundays: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Holidays
The Museum is closed on these holidays:
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve (closes at 2 p.m.)
- New Year’s Day
- Easter
During days of The Polar Express Train Ride event in mid-November through mid-December, the Museum closes one hour prior to the start of that day’s first show.
Draft Pricing
- General admission: $20 (all ages)
- Train ride: $5 Everyone must have a ticket to ride the train
- Guided Tour, general admission, and a train ride: $30 This special guided tour will cover all the most exciting parts of the National Railroad Museum! Tours will take place every hour and be led by one of Education specialists!
Guest Photography & Video Permission
By visiting the National Railroad Museum (or participating in one of our Museum programs/events) you understand that you may be photographed, filmed, or videotaped, and you hereby give permission and grant the perpetual right to use your likeness, image, or photo (collectively, “image”), without compensation, for broadcast, or exhibition in any medium, and to put the finished pictures/recordings to any legitimate use without limitation or reservation.
What to Bring
- Comfy Shoes: There is a lot to explore inside and outside of the National Railroad Museum!
- Your camera or smartphone: Make sure to share your favorite scenes or trains with loved ones (or us)!
- Snacks or a Picnic: There are numerous great picnic spots at the Museum!
- Dress for the weather: We have exhibits inside and outside so make sure you’re dressed appropriately! If the forecast calls for a warm day, remember your water and sunscreen!
What to Leave at Home
- Carry-in alcoholic beverages: Only licensed vendors may sell or serve drinks on the premises
- Nicotine products and vapes: We are a smoke and vape-free environment
- Weapons: Firearms are not allowed on the National Railroad Musem property
- Pets: We gladly welcome your service animals to the Museum but please leave Emotional Support Animals and pets at home!
Contact Us
Ticket Desk: (920) 437-7623 or info@nationalrrmuseum.org
