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It’s everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving weekend tradition! The 44th Annual Model Railroad Show presented by Dominion Energy is a great time for family and friends to make memories and discover that science is everywhere – even in model trains!

The Museum is offering timed entry to the Model Railroad Show to help moderate the flow of guests throughout the weekend. Advanced tickets are strongly recommended – including for Museum members – as popular time slots are expected to sell out.

Keep scrolling full steam ahead to discover the details of this year's event!

 

Things to Do

  • Explore eight different train displays with various scaled locomotives riding through intricate landscapes and miniature cities.
  • See a blacksmith in action or take a ride on the Teddy Bear Express (available 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.).
  • Help with a collaborative railroad scene and make a conductor hat in The Forge.
  • Enjoy live steam engine demos.
  • See a planetarium show or giant screen film in The Dome. Click here to see the schedule and what is playing.
  • Enjoy the touring exhibition Hot Wheels™: Race to Win™ and permanent Museum exhibits Speed and Boost!.

Ticketing Information

  • The Model Railroad Show is included with Museum admission, but all guests – including Museum members – must reserve their entry time. It is strongly recommended that this is done online in advance.
  • A limited number of tickets are available in each timeslot. Popular time slots are expected to sell out.
  • To purchase tickets to the Model Railroad Show, select that option from the main ticketing page. Guests will then select the day they want to visit the Museum and the time they would like to enter the Model Railroad Show. Tickets to Dome shows can also be added at this time.
  • The Museum will offer member-only hours each day from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.; general public entry times will begin at 9:30 a.m. daily.
  • Members wishing to attend during the member-only, early access hours need to select that option from the main ticketing page. You must be logged in first for this option to be made available.
  • Members wishing to use guest passes during the member-only early access hours should call Guest Services at 804.864.1400 to have those applied to their reservation.
  • The last ticket time slot will be 4:15 p.m. each day to allow guests time to experience the Model Railroad Show before the Museum closes at 5 p.m.
  • Onsite tickets will be sold at the Museum based on availability.

Please note: if you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, a mask is required while inside the Museum, regardless of age. Even if you have received a COVID-19 vaccine, a mask is strongly recommended. Before arriving at the Museum, guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Museum operating procedures.

 

The 44th Annual Model Railroad Show is presented by Dominion Energy.

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