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Oyster Bay Railroad Museum Preserving the legacy of Long Island's railroad history
Open Weekends 12-4pm (Apr-Nov)

The mission of the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum (OBRM) is to heighten public awareness, understanding and appreciation of the railroad's role in our heritage and to increase public understanding of rail technology and its impact on Long Island life. The OBRM will collect, preserve and interpret the railroad heritage of Long Island for future generations.

An awesome autumn day at OBRM! See captions after each photo below.
10/11/2026

An awesome autumn day at OBRM! See captions after each photo below.

RAIL FEST 2026 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHERWe’re sorry to share that Rail Fest 2026, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, h...
09/24/2026

RAIL FEST 2026 CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

We’re sorry to share that Rail Fest 2026, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, has been cancelled due to the forecast for heavy rain and strong winds.

Because of our location near the coast, the weather creates safety concerns including potential flooding of the grounds and the possibility of high winds affecting event tents and equipment. The safety of our visitors, vendors, volunteers, and staff must come first.

We know many of you were looking forward to Rail Fest, and we are incredibly disappointed that we won’t be able to celebrate with our community this weekend. A great deal of planning and preparation went into this year’s event, and we are grateful to everyone who contributed their time and effort.

We’ll take what we’ve learned from this experience as we look ahead to next year. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum.

Please note: The Historic Station Building will be OPEN and the Rail Display Yard will be CLOSED on Saturday, September 26th.

Preparing for Rail Fest on September 26, and other projects.
09/20/2026

Preparing for Rail Fest on September 26, and other projects.

Just left to go to work but before I did, Itook this next series of photos. It took the crew quite a while to get the fl...
09/15/2026

Just left to go to work but before I did, Itook this next series of photos. It took the crew quite a while to get the floor and angle plate aligned and they were welding while Fred stayed to supervise.

LIRR #35’s tender interior refurbishment has been started. All new steel floor crossbeams and uprights are getting inst...
09/15/2026

LIRR #35’s tender interior refurbishment has been started. All new steel floor crossbeams and uprights are getting installed starting today.
CORE Welding began the work at 8am.
Gary hasn’t been awake and out of bed this early in years!!

125 years ago today, as the nation mourned the death of William McKinley, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt took the oat...
09/15/2026

125 years ago today, as the nation mourned the death of William McKinley, Vice President Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office in Buffalo to become our 26th President. He would wind up on Mount Rushmore.

At the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum, we are proud to preserve and present TR's hometown train station, which was the president's gateway to and from the rest of the world. Our 25 ton diesel locomotive bears the name "Colonel Roosevelt" and the number 26. A century and a quarter later, the legacy of Oyster Bay's most famous resident still lives on!

TWO WEEKS UNTIL RAIL FEST! So this past Saturday we were cleaning and preparing with regular activites. Also showing wor...
09/13/2026

TWO WEEKS UNTIL RAIL FEST! So this past Saturday we were cleaning and preparing with regular activites. Also showing work that was done during the week.

What's happening at Rail Fest 2026? A little bit of everything! Rail Fest is a full day of trains, history, hands-on exp...
09/11/2026

What's happening at Rail Fest 2026? A little bit of everything! Rail Fest is a full day of trains, history, hands-on experiences, and family fun at the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum.

Ever wanted to operate a locomotive? Step into the engineer’s seat and try our state-of-the-art train simulators. Love model trains? Explore our operating N Scale model railroad, meet Joel and Barbara from Trainville Hobby Depot, and discover the fascinating hobby they’re passionate about. You can also check out our operating Garden Railway and explore historic exhibits and artifacts throughout the Museum.

And there’s plenty beyond the trains, too! Enjoy face painting, live music, demonstrations, food trucks, and vendors throughout the day. History lovers can meet LIRR historian and author David Morrison during a special book signing, and everyone can browse railroad memorabilia and Museum merchandise.

Rail Fest 2026
Saturday, September 26th from 11:00AM–5:00PM
Oyster Bay Railroad Museum

Come for the trains, stay for the fun, and make a day of it in Oyster Bay!

🚂 The countdown is on! Oyster Bay Railroad Museum will come alive with trains, history, hands-on experiences, and family...
09/09/2026

🚂 The countdown is on! Oyster Bay Railroad Museum will come alive with trains, history, hands-on experiences, and family fun.

Join us Saturday, September 26 from 11:00AM–5:00PM for a day where you can step into the engineer’s seat and operate a locomotive simulator, explore an operating N Scale model railroad and Garden Railway, discover historic exhibits and artifacts, and enjoy live music, demonstrations, face painting, food trucks, and vendors.

You can also meet LIRR historian and author David Morrison during a special book signing and browse railroad memorabilia and Museum merchandise.

Whether you’re a lifelong train enthusiast or simply looking for a fun day out with the family, there’s something for everyone at Rail Fest.

Saturday, September 26th from 11:00AM–5:00PM
Oyster Bay Railroad Museum
1 Railroad Avenue & 5 Bay Avenue, Oyster Bay

Save the date and make plans to join us! 🎉

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1 Railroad Avenue
Oyster Bay, NY
11771

Opening Hours

Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+15165587036

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