Get festive on the first mile!
Climb aboard for some holiday magic! Ride the rails where history began. Kids get reindeer antlers, everyone gets a sweet treat, and memories are made along the way!
Dates & Times:
- December 4 @ 11:30 am
- December 11 @ 11:30 am
- December 28 @ 11:30 am
- December 29 @ 11:30 am
- December 30 @ 11:30 am
- December 31 @ 11:30 am & 1 pm
Train Ride tickets can be purchased on-site. See here for Train Ride pricing.
Train rides may be canceled without prior notice. Please check our calendar of events to confirm the train ride schedule on the date of your visit. Due to limited space, train ride tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Roundtrip train rides are approximately 20 minutes. Please check with admissions staff about availability on the day of your visit and purchase train ride tickets on site.
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:
“This was such an awesome experience! The trains inside were phenomenal and all very well kept. But we went ahead and did the train ride also and that was just icing on the cake! This is a great experience for kids, teens, and adults like myself.”
Kristina R.
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