Santa's Railroad Wonderland
Guests can explore holiday decorations throughout the museum grounds, including the historic depot, outdoor garden railroad, and four scale model railroad layouts. Families can ride the train out to Wallaceville to see festive elves and visit with Santa Claus. Hot chocolate and snacks are available to enjoy while strolling the exhibits or riding the train.
What to Expect
Holiday train rides, garden railroad displays, and visits with Santa.
Event Details
Ages
All Ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Texas Transportation Museum
Food & Drink
Hot chocolate and snacks are available at concessions, and guests can bring them aboard the train.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults $15; kids ages 4–12 $12; kids under 4 free. Parking is free. Santa visits are at no charge. No military or senior discounts. – Get tickets
- Hours: 5:30pm–9pm; parking opens 5:15pm; last admission 8pm.
- Parking: Parking is free and opens at 5:15pm.
Tips & Advice
- Buy admission ahead of time, since only a limited number of tickets are sold at the door.
- Bring your own phone or camera for Santa, because there's no photographer but you can take all the photos you want.
- Don't plan your night around the train ride to Wallaceville, since train and cab rides are currently suspended for locomotive repairs.
- Choose your night carefully, since there are no refunds, although tickets can be exchanged up to four hours before the event starts.
- Leave military and senior IDs at home for this one, since there are no military or senior discounts on Santa's Railroad Wonderland admission.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can the kids visit Santa?
Yes, Santa is there for kids to visit at no charge. There's no photographer, so take as many photos with him as you like.
What is there to see?
The whole museum is decorated, including the historic depot, the trains, the garden railroad and four other scale model railroad layouts.
Is there food and drink?
Yes, concessions sell hot chocolate and snacks. You can take them on a stroll through the garden railroad.
Are the train rides running?
Train rides run on demand out to Wallaceville, where elves have taken over. However, train and cab rides are currently suspended while the locomotive is being repaired.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Yes, but only a limited number. Admission goes on sale November 1 and can be bought up to last admission on the day of the event.
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