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SPECIAL NOTICE: Exit 24 for Highway 18 West/Snoqualmie Parkway is closed for construction. Eastbound exit 27 or westbound exit 31 are recommended alternatives. The Railway History Campus is open Wednesdays-Mondays, 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM. The Snoqualmie Depot is open 7 days a week, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Train Rides on Saturdays and Sundays.

 

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History
Adventure
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History
Adventure
Experience

 

History
Adventure
Experience

 

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

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.

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

Location Change for May 21st, June 4th, and June 18th: Story Time will be 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!

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.

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+.

Wine Train

June 19

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

Latest from our Blog

Old advertisement with a steam locomotive and a car speeding towards a crossing. A train engineer is seen behind the locomotive putting his hand out to say "stop", and "WAIT!" is in big white letters to the right of the locomotive. At the bottom are the words "Cross Crossings Cautiously" in yellow with each "c" in orange.

Railway Rules and Visitor Safety Part Five: Cross Crossings Cautiously

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There it is… The dreaded lights and gates coming down at a rail crossing.  The agonizingly long wait for a mile-long freight train to crawl through.  Thankfully, the Museum’s train…
A large red building with a turret sits in the sun. Passengers mill in front, and a burgundy locomotive with a train waits on the tracks. Other train cars can be seen behind the building.

Best Museum of 425

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The Northwest Railway Museum is honored to be awarded the title of Best Museum by 425 Magazine’s readers!  Welcoming over 56,500 visitors last year, the Museum is one of the…
A person to the left holds a wine glass, which is filled from the right. Below are several wine bottles on a table. In the background, an old window lets in light.

Raising a Glass to History: The Northwest Railway Museum’s First Wine Train of 2025

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On a crisp spring afternoon, the Northwest Railway Museum welcomed guests aboard its first Wine Train of the season—an experience that blended local flavor, community spirit, and a journey through time. Partnering…

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.