Join us for a night at the Museum to remember!
We’re staying open late and keeping the Christmas spirit rolling with our Night In The North Pole! Come see the Roundhouse in all its winter wonder and we’ll also have crafts for kids. The Candy Cane Café will serve food and holiday drinks, and the S’mores Corner will be in full effect with the fire pits ablaze.
On December 18: There will be photos with Santa from 5-8 pm!
On December 27 & 29: The Reindeer Railway* will be trotting down our tracks at 7 pm! Kids in attendance will even receive antlers! All will receive a sweet treat.
Holiday Museum Admission:
Adult: $28
Senior: $24
Child: $18
Museum Members FREE
*Please note: Train ride tickets not included in admission price. Train ride tickets can be purchased on-site on a first-come first-served basis.
More Holiday Fun at the Museum
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Nov. 28-29 & Dec. 5-6, 12-13 & 19-22
All who believe can climb aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ to create a Christmas memory that you will cherish forever!
Holiday Festival of Trains
Starting Nov. 23!
Celebrate the holidays with trains at the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation!
Holiday Toddler Time
Thu, December 3, 2026 @ 10:30 am
Our final Toddler Time event of the year will be full of holiday fun!
Stuff the Train Dance Party
Tue, December 8, 2026 @ 6-8 PM
The Stuff the Train Toy Drive supports hospitals, schools and nonprofits across Maryland with gifts for children.
Reindeer Railway: Festive Holiday Train Rides
Dec. 4, 11, 28-30, & 31
Join us this December for festive holiday fun on the Reindeer Railway!
Noon Year's Eve at the Museum
Thu, December 31, 2026 @ 10 am-2 pm
This daytime New Year’s Eve celebration features fun festivities including dancing, photo opportunities, activity stations, and more.
Upcoming Events at the Museum
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
“Wonderful rail museum with many historic engines, passenger cars, mail car, troop transport, and more. Several models layouts including the Smithsonian collection of models which was amazing. Wonderful presentation on the underground railroad. We will visit again.”
Jeffery O.
Sign Up for Train Mail