Night Trains 2026 – 2027 Season
Museum lights are turned down as buildings and street lamps cast a warm glow over miniature towns blanketed in snow and holiday decorations. Visitors view specially lighted, uniquely decorated vintage passenger trains running along the tracks alongside special holiday-only layouts. The collection features operating toy and model trains of all scales throughout the museum.
What to Expect
Vintage model trains run through snow-covered towns under glowing night lights.
Event Details
Ages
Children 4 and under are free
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and model train enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $15 per guest; children 4 and under are free. – Get tickets
- Hours: 3:00pm to 7pm; tickets are sold for 2-hour time blocks.
Tips & Advice
- Book a two-hour time block for your visit, because Night Trains tickets are sold that way and advance tickets go on sale soon.
- Plan a December or early January visit for full Christmas décor, because November is spent switching from Halloween to winter to Christmas decorations.
- Tell young children ahead of time that there are no real trains to ride, so they know to expect model and toy trains on the layouts.
- Bring the little ones along, because children 4 and under get in free.
- Follow the museum's Facebook page for Santa dates, because they're still to be announced and special appearances can change without notice.
Special Events & Promotions
- Bonus Night Trains on Black Friday, November 27.
- Bonus Night Trains on December 18, 21, 28 and 29.
- Bonus Night Trains on New Year's Day, January 1.
- Santa appearances are planned, with dates still to be announced.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can kids ride the trains?
No. There are no real trains to board. Night Trains is the museum's model trains of all scales and vintage toy trains running on the layouts.
What makes Night Trains different from a regular visit?
The lights are turned down so the buildings and street lights glow. Specially lit vintage passenger trains run through snowy, decorated towns, and decorated trains and holiday-only layouts are added.
How long can we stay?
Tickets are sold in two-hour time blocks.
Are there nights besides Saturdays?
Yes. Bonus nights are Black Friday (November 27), December 18, 21, 28 and 29, and New Year's Day.
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