Upcoming Events
Advance ticket purchase recommended as Museum events frequently sell out before event date.
Wine Train
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+.
Halloween Train
October 11-12, 18-19, & 25-26
Join the Northwest Railway Museum for an autumn celebration featuring slightly spooky fun including hot cider, cider press demonstrations, live music, hands-on apple coring, and other seasonal activities! Costumes encouraged for visitors of all ages!
Santa Limited
Saturdays & Sundays November 29-30, December 6-7, 13-14, & 20-21
Ring in the holidays with a 2-hour excursion that begins out of North Bend Depot with a ride to the Railway History Campus. There you will have an hour to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, seasonal crafts, photo opportunities, and visit with Santa in the restored Chapel Car 5 where all children receive a gift from him. Afterward you will hop back aboard and return to North Bend. More information available here.
Everyone age 2 & up needs a ticket.
Tickets on sale soon!
Yuletide Express
Fridays December 12 & 19
Saturdays November 29, December 6, 13, & 20
A shorter experience still perfect for making holiday memories! This round-trip train ride will take you from Snoqualmie Depot to the top of Snoqualmie Falls for a gorgeous winter view of the Snoqualmie River Valley. Santa rides aboard the train and visits with every family during the ride. All children receive a gift from Santa and all passengers receive a peppermint treat upon returning to Snoqualmie. More information available here.
Everyone age 2 & up needs a ticket.
Tickets on sale soon!
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!
Year Round Adventures
Read on for an overview of events the Museum hosts throughout the year*. Tickets for certain special events go on sale closer to the event dates, so please sign up for the Museum’s e-newsletter to be among the first to know when the event tickets become available. When available, events will appear in the above Upcoming Events section with links to purchase tickets.
*Yearly event schedules subject to change dependent on staff and equipment availability. Locomotives and coaches are historic and may need to be swapped out on short notice.
Winter Train Excursions
Saturdays February-March
Enjoy a 2-hour round trip excursion from either Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. Includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Summer Train Excursions
Saturdays & Sundays April-September
Enjoy a 2-hour round trip excursion from either Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. Includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Wine Trains
Dates vary
Climb aboard for a unique 21+ opportunity for a train ride and local wine tasting. These 3-hour round trip excursions include tastings at Snoqualmie Depot and the Railway History Campus. Hors d’ouvres provided. Advance ticket purchase required. Valid ID must be presented at check-in.
Mother’s Day Steam Excursions
Mother’s Day Weekend –
Saturday & Sunday
Celebrate the moms in your life with one of the Museum’s limited runs of Steam Locomotive 924. Enjoy a 2-hour round trip excursion from Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. Includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
Memorial Day Weekend Excursions
Memorial Day Weekend –
Saturday, Sunday, & Monday
Join the Northwest Railway Museum for an extra weekday day of train operations! Enjoy the 2-hour round trip excursion from Snoqualmie or North Bend Depots, including admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
Father’s Day Steam Excursions
Father’s Day Weekend, Saturday & Sunday
Celebrate the dads in your life with one of the Museum’s limited runs of Steam Locomotive 924. Enjoy a 2-hour round trip excursion from Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. Includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
Day Out With Thomas
Three weekends in July –
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
All aboard for a Day Out With Thomas! Join the very helpful engine on an excursion with plenty of fun for the whole family! Advance ticket purchase recommended, this event usually sells out early!
Click here to learn more!
Tickets usually on sale starting in February or March.
Snoqualmie Days
August
An annual festival celebrating the anniversary of the City of Snoqualmie’s first fire truck, run by Snoqualmie’s Historic Downtown Merchants Association. Enjoy shopping, food, live music, and even a parade!
The Museum runs demonstrations of Steam Locomotive NP 924 throughout the day in addition to the regularly scheduled diesel locomotive excursions. Steam locomotive is currently out of service.
Labor Day Weekend Excursions
Labor Day Weekend –
Saturday, Sunday, & Monday
Join the Northwest Railway Museum for an extra weekday day of train operations! Enjoy the 2-hour round trip excursion from Snoqualmie or North Bend Depots, including admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
October Steam Weekend
First full weekend in October
One of the limited runs of Steam Locomotive 924. Enjoy a 2-hour round trip excursion from Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. Includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
Halloween Train
Last three full weekends in October
Harvest time is in the air and the Museum is ready for some slightly spooky fun! Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume for a 2-hour round trip excursion that includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall as well as extra seasonal activities like cider making demonstrations, themed games, live music, and hands-on apple coring. Advance ticket purchase recommended.
Tickets usually on sale in early-mid August.
November Steam Weekend
First full weekend in November
The last run of Steam Locomotive 924 for the year. Enjoy a 2-hour round trip excursion from Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. Includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.
Santa Trains
Four Weekends between Thanksgiving – Christmas
Join the NRM in welcoming the holidays with a unique opportunity to meet with Santa inside a train car. The Museum has two different excursions available:
Santa Limited, a 2-hour round trip excursion where families spend an hour at the Railway History Campus to enjoy cookies and cocoa, seasonal decorations and activities, and visit with Santa inside the restored Chapel Car.
Yuletide Express, a 25 or 40-minute round trip train ride where Santa visits families aboard the train. Recommended for families with younger children who may not enjoy the longer option.
For more information, please visit the Santa Trains page.
Tickets usually on sale in mid August.
Additional Programming
The Northwest Railway Museum offers additional programming throughout the year – some seasonally available, others arranged in advance.
Railway History Campus Tour & Train Ride
Saturdays only, Memorial Day through Labor Day
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+.
Field Trips
Weekdays, by appointment only.
The Museum offers field trips, with or without a train ride, for learners of all ages. We also offer the option to have one of the Museum educators come to you! For more detailed information, please visit the School & Youth Programs page.
Birthday Parties
Saturdays and Sundays, arranged in advance.
A birthday party at the Northwest Railway Museum gets you a private party space in the classroom, a ride aboard the historic train, and complimentary admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall!
For more information, please visit the Parties & Rentals page.
Story Time
Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday at 11:00 at the Snoqualmie Depot
Join the Museum 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!
