Since 1958, the National Railroad Museum has been enriching lives of others by offering the American railroad experience through engaging exhibits, programs, and special events. At the National Railroad Museum we strive to introduce visitors to a chapter in national history that brought wealth and modernity to millions of Americans. Learning about the history of rail allows us to connect the political, cultural and economic influences that built America. It goes beyond a mere discussion of hardware but reveals that way in which rail shaped American culture through literature, music and historical events.

The Museum is open all year:
• Mon– Sat: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, April - Dec
• Tue – Sat: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Jan - March
• Sun: All year, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
• The Museum is closed:
• Monday: January – March
• Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's.
• On New Year's Eve, the Museum is open from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.