San Diego Model railroad museum

Summer Hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Click here for our full hours & special operating days.

 
 

Our pricing has been updated so kids 12 and under now get in FREE!

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Newly Renovated Garden Railroad: Freight and flora Now open!

a wooden building on a garden railroad layout with lots of plants and stones around it.
 

After 6 months of renovation, our garden railroad layout is back with a whimsical and historic new look.

 

Interested in volunteering to run this exhibit? Learn more here!

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Upcoming events

Thomas Family Day returns Saturday, August 19th!

 
 
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GET INVOLVED

boy watching model trains in the toy train gallery at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum

We rely on generous donations to continue providing programs, family celebrations, and ground breaking exhibits for everyone!

family of four looking at model trains

Membership is an excellent way to show your support while enjoying valuable benefits. Join us today, have fun for a whole year!

Share your love for fun and adventure by volunteering! We offer training, flexible hours, discounts, free passes, and more!

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what’s online

the entrance to our gift shop

ONLINE GIFT SHOP

Events

children adding things on a model city

Education

library books on a shelf

Our library

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Permanent Exhibitions

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is 27,000 square feet of trains, tracks, and trestles in the heart of Balboa Park. Our beloved train museum showcases the history of railroading across Southern California. If you’re looking for fun things to do in San Diego, look no further than SDMRM!

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