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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.

 

History
Adventure
Experience

 

History
Adventure
Experience

 

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

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)

Latest from our Blog

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…
A crowd of people celebrating for a photographer with two steam engines facing nose to nose. Two men on the ground are shaking hands and two leaning off the front of the locomotives are holding champagne bottles. Taken 1869.

National Train Day 2025

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When Amtrak ran National Train Day events, the Museum was well represented. Longtime volunteer and board member Dennis S. tabled the National Train Day event at Portland’s Union Station back…
The Museum's penny machine inside the Snoqualmie Depot.

Railway Rules and Visitor Safety Part Four: The Dastardly Penny?

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There is a popular online myth that a stack of pennies or a single penny could derail a train.   A railway approved way to have a squished souvenir penny to…

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.