Tickets / Hours

Tickets / Hours

Admission

Admission costs vary on special event days. Tickets may be purchased online prior to your visit, or in person at our ticket desk.

  • Members receive free daily admission!
  • $15: Adults and children 13 and older
  • $12: College Students (with valid college ID)
  • $12: Seniors ages 62 and older
  • $10: Children 2-12 years old
  • Free: Children younger than age 2
  • ASTC: We offer free daily admission to ASTC members if we are over 90 miles from your home or home museum or science center. Train rides are $6 per person.
  • Blue Star Museums: From Armed Forces Day to Labor Day, we offer free daily admission to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard & Reserves, and their families. Train rides are $6 per person.
  • Museums For All: We offer admission for $5 per person to individuals and families presenting a Supplemental Nutrition Alliance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a valid form of photo ID. Museums for All admission rates are offered for up to four individuals per EBT card. This admission rate is available during all normal operating hours. the Museums for All admission rate does not apply to special events or programming.
  • NARM: We offer free daily admission and train rides to NARM members.

Seasonal train rides are $6 per person and offered May-October. Everyone must have a ticket to ride the train.

Access our digital visitor guide!

Hours of Operation

The National Railroad Museum is open year-round. Hours are as follows:

January through March

  • Mondays: Closed
  • Tuesdays: 9 AM-8 PM
  • Wednesdays-Saturdays: 9 AM-4 PM
  • Sundays: 11 AM-4 PM

April through December

  • Mondays: 9 AM-5 PM
  • Tuesdays: 9 AM-8 PM
  • Wednesdays-Saturdays: 9 AM-5 PM
  • Sundays: 11 AM-5 PM

Holidays

The Museum is closed on these holidays:

  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Eve (Closes at 2 PM)
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Comfortable 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! Please note, food and beverage is not allowed to be carried into exhibit areas.
  • 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!
  • Alcoholic beverages: Alcohol cannot be consumed on the premises during normal operating hours. Only licensed vendors may serve alcoholic beverages on the premises during private events only.
  • Nicotine products and vapes: We are a smoke and vape-free environment.
  • Weapons: Firearms are not allowed on the National Railroad Museum’s property.
  • Pets: We are glad to welcome your service animals to the Museum, but please leave emotional support animals and pets at home. For more information on our pet policy, please see this page.

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. 

The Children’s Discovery Depot may be unavailable during special events such as The Polar Express™, The Great Pumpkin Train, private celebrations, and more. To ensure availability during your visit, we recommend checking in advance by calling us at (920) 437-7623. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to the National Railroad Museum!

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. To learn more, or plan your visit, please visit this page.

Contact Us

Ticket Desk: (920) 437-7623 or info@nationalrrmuseum.org

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