San Diego Model Railroad Museum

07/01/2025

Step Right Up: The History of Circus Trains is now on display at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum!

📅 Available June 2025 – November 2025

✔ Included with general admission

⚠ Weekday access may be limited June 16 – August 1 due to Summer Camp

Stop by and experience a unique piece of circus and railroad history right here in Balboa Park. Questions? Give us a call at (619) 696-0199 or email [email protected].

06/23/2025

🚂 Meet Members of our Model Railroad Clubs! 🚂

Curious about model trains? Now’s your chance to go behind the scenes!

On Tuesday, July 1, come meet the talented members of our four resident model railroad clubs! They’ll be on hand to answer questions, share stories, and show you how these miniature railroads come to life. It’s the perfect day to spark a new family hobby or just enjoy some train talk!

This event is FREE for San Diego residents and included with admission for non-residents.

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where: San Diego Model Railroad Museum @ Balboa Park
💵 Cost: FREE for San Diego residents with a valid ID, or included with general admission for non-residents.

Don’t miss this special Meet & Greet opportunity!

Meet our Resident model railroad clubs our clubs Meet our Modelers! On Tuesday, July 1 visitors will have a chance to meet and mingle with members of our 4 resident model railroad clubs. Ask about the hobby, trains, exhibits, or how to get involved!​This meet and greet falls on Resident Free Tues...

04/20/2025

Our April swap meet is this Saturday, 4/26! If you haven't reserved a slot to sell, please do so by emailing [email protected]. Show up as a buyer and expect to get deals from 15+ model train vendors from across Southern California.

04/18/2025

It's almost time for the Big Exchange! From May 1-18, SDMRM members will have the chance to visit 50+ museums across San Diego county for free.

Want to take advantage of this exchange? Head to https://www.sdmrm.org/membership to become a member today!

04/16/2025

There are still limited spots available for our model railroading summer camps! Your camper will learn the basics of building a model railroad with our team of enthusiastic educators.

To register for the final spots in our 3rd-5th grade in person camp, or TK-4th grade virtual camp, head to https://www.sdmrm.org/summer-camps

04/14/2025

Kick off Summer at the Model Railroad Museum! Join us for a day of fun including crafts, activities, and more to celebrate the new season.

Summer Kick Off Family Day is included in museum admission.

04/12/2025

Railroad Crossing into a tunnel 🚂

04/10/2025

Easter Eggspress is this weekend! There are still limited tickets left. Get yours before they sell out, and we will see you there!

Your child's ticket includes an immersive eggquest, Easter themed crafts, story time, and all day admission to the museum!

🎟https://www.sdmrm.org/easter

04/08/2025

Join us Friday, 4/11, at 10:30 for our docent led museum tour. Learn more about the layouts and the California railroading history they display.

📸: Nat Biendara Wilson

04/06/2025

Easter Eggspress is next weekend: April 12th and 13th!

Join SDMRM at this before hours ticketed event for:
🐣An immersive quest for eggs that involves finding hidden details on the model railroad layouts and answering questions about trains.
🖍Craft opportunity to make Easter decorations
📚Storytime from 10:00 am - 10:30 am
🚂Special early morning hours and all-day museum access

Tickets and more information can be found at the link in our bio.

04/03/2025

Wood you like to hear a logging car pun?

04/01/2025

Looking for a unique place to host a birthday party? Look no further than SDMRM! Our event space provides a fun place for up to 36 people to celebrate, enjoy food and cake, and access to all public exhibits!

Head to https://www.sdmrm.org/parties to learn more.