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History
Adventure
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History
Adventure
Experience

 

History
Adventure
Experience

 

History
Adventure
Experience

Welcome to the Northwest Railway Museum where you can experience how The Railway Changed Everything

Hours & Locations

Snoqualmie Depot & Bookstore

10am-5pm, 7 days a week (closed Christmas and New Years Day)
No cost to visit the Depot and grounds.
38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Railway History Campus & Train Shed Exhibit Hall

11am-4pm
Open Monday, December 23rd
Closed December 24th through January 16th
Reopening January 17th, Fridays through Mondays
$5-$10 admission for Train Shed Exhibit Hall (entry included with train tickets).
9320 Stone Quarry Road, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Riding the Train

Train excursions depart Snoqualmie Depot and North Bend Depot on Saturdays resuming in February and include admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Purchase tickets in advance.

Railway History Campus

Closed Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in December for Santa Limited
Closed Tuesdays

Tour the Museum’s exhibit hall located on Stone Quarry Road at the Railway History Campus. This 25,000 square-foot exhibit building features the museum’s main exhibits and multiple large objects.

Train Excursions

Resuming Saturdays in February

Enjoy a 2-hour round trip excursion from either Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. Price: $28 per adult (age 13-61), $24 per senior (age 62+), $14 per child (2-12) for Train Rides.

Story Time

 Resumes January 15th, 2025

Join us in the Train Shed Exhibit Hall for a free experience for families with railfans of all ages. It includes 1-3 stories read in a casual atmosphere followed by a hands-on activity and time to tour the Train Shed.

Peak to Peak Express image. Owl sticker with cherry pie from Twede's Cafe.

Peak to Peak Express

February 23

All aboard for a special ages 21+ Twin Peaks-themed wine train event! You’ll enjoy a scenic ride, enjoy views of the river valley below, and pass by some of the filming locations from the show! Featuring a stop at our Railway History Campus, where there will be hors d’oeuvres, including cherry pie, and wine provided by Kyle MacLachlan’s very own winery, Pursued By Bear!

Santa Limited

Sold Out

See Santa and his elves as you board seasonally decorated coaches in North Bend to enjoy this 2-hour event. Santa Limited stops at the Railway History Campus, where you can see exhibits and artifacts, visit Santa in the restored Victorian-era coach, and enjoy other seasonal activities. Refreshments included.

Now Sold Out- November 30, December 1, 6-8, 13-15 & 20-22.

Yuletide Express

Sold Out

November 30, December 7, 14, 21

Depart the Historic Snoqualmie Depot for a 25-minute excursion with Santa and his elves aboard seasonally decorated antique coaches and travel west to Snoqualmie Falls and back. Enjoy a small gift from Santa and a peppermint stick for your ride home.

Latest from our Blog

Story Time 2024: A Year of Growth and Fun!

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Story Time has ended for 2024.  It was a monthly highlight for the Education Department, and we know it was for our Story Time regulars.  Each visit guests enjoy two…
SP&S Oregon Trunk train with 272 or 273 and extra coach on freight train. Museum collection.

Mixed Train Service

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When you hear the word passenger train, big name trains like Great Northern’s Empire Builder and Northern Pacific’s North Coast Limited are what often come to mind.  But what if…

The museum welcomes a new volunteer coordinator and new collections registrar!

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After 5 years as volunteer and program coordinator, Emily Boersma has assumed her new role as the Museum’s Collections Registrar.  She looks forward to learning more about the Museum’s collections…

Our Mission

The mission of the Northwest Railway Museum is to operate a nationally significant museum and heritage railway where the public experiences captivating exhibits and educational programs that confront the impactful and challenging history of railways in shaping the Pacific Northwest, actively engaging the community and inspiring future generations to preserve this transformative heritage.

Accessibility

We are equipped with a chair lift to accommodate those who need accessibility assistance getting on and off the train. Please call for information regarding additional accommodations. If more than 4 people in your party need lift accommodations, please contact visitor services at least 24 hours before your visit so that we can ensure appropriate staffing and space are available.

The Northwest Railway Museum gratefully acknowledges financial support received from:

The Northwest Railway Museum is built on the traditional lands of the Snoqualmie Tribe and other Coast Salish Peoples. The Museum’s railway runs through land and features considered sacred to their beliefs, values, and heritage since time immemorial.

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