Christmas in July - National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

Looks Like Christmas Came Early!

Get in the Christmas spirit early this year at the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation! Visit with Santa from 11 am to 2 pm, then enjoy fun holiday themed activities such as:

  • Drinking frozen hot chocolate
  • Decorating your own Christmas stocking
  • Making a snow globe
  • Building a marshmallow snowman
  • Throwing snowballs at the Grinch
  • Playing interactive games such as reindeer ring toss and snowman “darts”

And of course, The Polar Express™ Train Ride tickets will be on sale — save 10% when you buy at Christmas in July!


Admission:

Adults: $20
Seniors: $17
Children: $12
Museum Members: FREE

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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.

Jeffery O.

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