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History
Adventure
Experience

 

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
Fridays – Mondays through March
$5-$10 admission (entry included with train ride).
9320 Stone Quarry Road, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Icon style graphic of Locomotive 4024 or 4012

Riding the Train

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

Railway History Campus

Fridays – Mondays, 11:00 – 4:00

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.

Train Excursions

Saturdays

Enjoy a 2-hour round trip excursion from either Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. Includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Purchase tickets in advance.

Story Time

Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays at 11:00

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.

No ticket purchases necessary!

Day Out With Thomas

July 11-13, 18-20, 25-27

Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour is making its way to Snoqualmie! Enjoy a real train ride with Thomas, live entertainment, photo ops, and the exclusive gift shop. Click here for more information.

Full Steam Ahead

May 10-11, June 14-15

Enjoy a steam train ride through the scenic upper Snoqualmie Valley! Begin your 2-hour, round trip experience in North Bend when you climb aboard historic passenger cars and journey west to the Snoqualmie Depot.

Wine Train

April 26 & June 19

Join the Northwest Railway Museum for Wine Train excursions featuring Snoqualmie Valley wineries, food, and scenic views! (21 and older only)

Railway History Campus Tour

Saturdays beginning May 24 at 9:00

Join an educator-led experience at the Railway History Campus. Tour the Train Shed Exhibit Hall, the Conservation and Restoration Workshop, for a first-hand look at current restoration projects before boarding the train. The round-trip experience lasts approximately 3 hours. Intended for ages 13+.

Latest from our Blog

A railroad date nail used to mark what year it had been produced. 27 is raised on the head of the nail.

Date Nails and Railroad Ties Part 1 of 2

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Railroad date nails are small nails with numbers stamped on the head.  They are often found in railroad collections and in railroad art.  But what were date nails used for? …
A Blue Flag is raised between the tracks. Behind the Blue Flag is SVR 4012 and the CRW.

Railway Rules and Visitor Safety Part Two: Flags That Don’t Wave

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If you watch the Museum’s trains pass by, you may see small metal panels on each end of the train set, usually these are red or green squares.  These are…
The front of the Snoqualmie Depot with the turret and train order board in the sun.

Train Order Board

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Snoqualmie Depot with its Train Order Board. The Snoqualmie Depot is a wonderful example of Victorian architecture.  Hanging from the front of the depot is a strange metal sign that…

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.

Access

We are equipped with a chair lift to accommodate those who need 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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