The National Railroad Museum is excited to announce the start of our Capital Campaign for our Fox River Expansion. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and a $7 million granted by the State of Wisconsin, the National Railroad Museum’s Fox River Expansion has already raised 86% of our fundraising goal of $15 million.

If you would like to help us towards our goal for the Fox River Expansion, please visit here! To learn more about the Fox River Expansion, please visit here!

The Fox River Expansion’s main exhibit gallery will allow families to explore four tracks of rolling stock and small exhibits. This expansion also allows families to take part in educational programs and other events in both the daytime and evening hours.

A mezzanine overlooking the lower level will feature breathtaking views of the Fox River and the exhibits below, as well as provide space for guests to explore some of the 150,000 artifacts in the Museum’s collection.

The National Railroad Museum follows TSA / CDC guidelines regarding face masks. Although masks are not currently required, visitors are invited to wear them at their discretion. The Museum may update its mask policy as it deems necessary.

January – March Business Hours!

We are excited to welcome all of our guests to the National Railroad Museum! You can check out our complete January – March business hours, and plan your visit, here!

A lot is happening at the Museum this winter! Our new exhibit; Railroad Tools: Building For Our Future is now open! We are excited to put on our new murderously fun event, the Mystery Express. We will also have History After Dark programming that includes behind-the-scenes tours and a new lecture series! You can also join us for Storytime!

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With roots dating back to 1956, the National Railroad Museum has grown to become one of the largest, oldest, and most well-respected rail museums in the United States. We have over 70 pieces of rolling stock, 100,000+ artifacts, seasonal train rides, indoor and outdoor exhibits, operating/display tracks, special events, rental opportunities, and more.

The Museum’s knowledgeable, dedicated staff and volunteers warmly welcome more than 100,000 visitors annually across the country and worldwide!

Testimonials

‘What An Awesome Museum!’

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“What an awesome museum! I spent a very enjoyable hour and a half here on my own, just exploring. They have different kinds of exhibits, which I liked — from photos and signs to trains you can enter and look through, every part of the museum is different, instead of being monotonous. And the plaques had a ton of interesting information. This place is really well put together, and I would definitely go back.”
Lynne F. – Brewer, Maine
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“We have been to many railway museums worldwide and found (the National Railroad Museum) to be one of the better ones. Very well organized and laid out. Exceptionally clean and welcoming. We loved the access to the interiors of so many locomotives and railcars – better than most museums. Some very unique exhibits here not found elsewhere. … Just wonderful and a must for rail enthusiasts.”
H.B. – Chicago, Illinois
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“This museum was kept a secret from our 6-year-old train enthusiast until we got there! He had been asking about someday seeing a Big Boy. To say he was excited is a total understatement! We loved everything about the museum! It was fun and educational. The fact you actually get to walk through lots of these old train cars was amazing. I highly recommend it! One of the best museums.”
Stephanie G. – Festus, Missouri
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