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Adventure
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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.

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+.

Costumed visitors disembarking the train during Halloween Train

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 waving to the departing train, everything lit with warm lights in the dark.

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!

Santa checks his list aboard one of the Museum's coaches. Yuletide Express

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.

An educator reads a story to a group of families.

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!

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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.

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