Open Weekends, Year-Round, 10am - 4pm
Train Rides - April through December, subject to availability
January - Absolute Baloney Month
January 27 & 28 - Amherst Train Show
March 23, 24, 29, & 30 - Easter Bunny Trains*
April 13 - MTA Day - MTA employees receive free admission with ID
May 12 - Mother’s Day - mothers receive free admission & train ride
June 15 - Steel & Wheels Benefit Car Show*
June 16 - Father’s Day - fathers receive free admission & train ride
July 13 - Owney Day, Celebrating The Railway Post Office Dog*
August 3 & 4 - Danbury Railway Days*
August 24 - 30th Anniversary Photo Shoot*
September 2 (Monday) - Labor Day - open 10am - 4pm
September 7 - First Responders Day - free admission & train rides for first responders and their families
TBD - Member’s Picnic - open to museum members, must sign up in advance
September 14 - Smithsonian Museum Day - free admission for folks who sign up on the Smithsonian website (train rides extra)
October 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, & 27 - Pumpkin Patch Trains*
November 11 - Veteran’s Day - free admission for all veterans, current military, and their families
November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 - Santa Trains - First Gift Express*
*Family Fundraising Event - Special Pricing
Visit our hours page for most up-to-date info. Reservations suggested for Easter Bunny, and Pumpkin Patch. Reservations required for Santa Trains. Hours and pricing may differ for special events, all events and schedules are subject to change.