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Adventure
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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

April – September:
Wednesdays – Mondays

11am-4pm

$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 and Sundays April through September. A train ride includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Purchase tickets in advance.

Wine Train

Friday August 8 & Thursday August 28

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

Snoqualmie Days

August 22 & 23

Come to historic downtown Snoqualmie for a train ride, then stick around for the city’s annual festival to celebrate the people and culture of the Snoqualmie Valley! Train rides are still only on Saturday & Sunday.

More information here.

Railway History Campus Tour

Saturdays at 9:00 through August 30

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+.

Railway History Campus

Wednesdays – 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 and Sundays

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 at the Snoqualmie Depot

Join us 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!

Latest from our Blog

Title card for 1947 Great Northern Railway safety video "Why risk your life?"

Why Risk Your Life? A Safety Film of the Great Northern

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Railroads are dangerous places. It’s often said that the rules are written in blood, as they were created in response to many serious accidents. However, that does not mean that…
A man pours wine in front of a green passenger car. Two ladies watch over the table loaded with wine bottles at the wine being poured.

Celebrating Community and Culture: Juneteenth Wine Train 2025

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On June 19, the Northwest Railway Museum hosted a special edition of its Wine Train in honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. …
The book "The Iron Dragon Never Sleeps" stands in an open doorway with plexiglass behind it. Visible behind the doorway is the interior of the Bunk Car, a converted Boxcar for living space.

The Iron Dragon Never Sleeps by Stephen Krensky

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The NRM Education Team’s Summer Reading selections continue!   The Iron Dragon Never Sleeps, by Stephen Krensky, is recommended for a fifth through eighth grade reading level. This book is…

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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