Volunteer at the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation
We have multiple options for volunteering at the Museum. We are always seeking volunteers who are passionate about sharing the stories of American railroading, enthusiastic about historic preservation, and enjoy serving our community.
Volunteer Benefits
- FREE Family & Friends Museum Membership, which includes free admission for up to 4 adults and 4 children!
- Behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and upcoming exhibits and collection items not currently open to the public
- Early access to all public programming and events
- Community engagement to share local histories of our famous collection
- Professional development & experience in non-profit and museum programming
- A unique experience to enjoy with our visitors!
See the options below for all types of volunteering. Note: For individual adult volunteers, we ask that you can give a minimum of (1) 6-hour shift per month for 1 year. Typically, volunteers at the Museum work a weekly shift.
Open Positions
Volunteer at THE POLAR EXPRESS™
November & December 2025: The National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation is looking for volunteers to help with our…
Volunteer Train Conductors
Volunteer Train Conductors are critical to the operation of the Mile One Express maintenance and train rides.
Volunteer Docents
Docents are often the public face of the museum that visitors interact with most. It’s a fun, social assignment where…
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Adult Volunteering
Volunteers assist in every department of the Museum and we regularly recruit volunteers for a wide variety of assignments, ranging from the Archives to Train Conductors.
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Special Events Volunteering
Interested in volunteering but not able to make a long-term commitment? We still need you!
Group Service Projects
There is strength in numbers, and we could always use a few extra hands.
Youth Volunteering
We love our youth volunteers and are looking for motivated, positive, responsible individuals aged 16+ to help us at the…
Volunteer FAQ
Adult Volunteering
Volunteers assist in every department of the Museum and we regularly recruit volunteers for a wide variety of assignments, ranging…
Learn more
Special Events Volunteering
Interested in volunteering but not able to make a long-term commitment? We still need you!
Learn more
Group Service Projects
There is strength in numbers, and we could always use a few extra hands.
Learn more
Youth Volunteering
We love our youth volunteers and are looking for motivated, positive, responsible individuals aged 16+ to help us at the…
Learn more
Volunteer FAQ
Learn moreCurrent Volunteers
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“The National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation is easily one of the best railroad museums in the country, if not the world.”
Geoffrey Morrison
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