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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
Fridays – Mondays through March
$5-$10 admission for Train Shed Exhibit Hall (entry included with train tickets).
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!

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!

Latest from our Blog

A Milwaukee Road electric boxcab pulls a freight past Black River tower in Tukwila circa 1935. Charles Turner photo.

Black River Tower

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A Milwaukee Road train headed by boxcab electric E-25 rolls past the Black River interlocking tower at Tukwila, Washington circa 1935.  Charles Turner photo, NRM collection. Interlocking towers were constructed…
Snoqualmie Depot at sunrise 2024

Thanks for a great 2024, see you in 2025!

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With the completion of Santa Train 2024, our Train Shed Exhibit Hall will be closed to the public December 24th through January 16th, 2025.  However, the Train Shed will be…

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…

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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