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History
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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 Thanksgiving, Christmas, & 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 – December:
Wednesdays – Mondays

January 23 – March:
Fridays – 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 February through March and Saturdays & Sundays April through September. A train ride includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall. Advance ticket purchase recommended.

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

North Pole Limited

Saturdays & Sundays November 28-29, December 5-6, 12-13, & 19-20

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.

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

Yuletide Express

Fridays December 4, 11, & 18

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.

Snoqualmie Valley Wine Train (21+)

Friday August 21

Join the Northwest Railway Museum for an excursion featuring local wineries, live music, food, scenic views, and a chance to learn about how the railway changed everything along the way. 

Railway History Campus Tour & Train Ride

Saturdays at 9:00
May 23 through September 5

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+.

A view down one of the Train Shed aisles, to the left is a black steam locomotive. On the right is a bright yellow diesel locomotive.

Free Admission Wednesdays

Every Wednesday thru December 16

Come visit on a Wednesday and tour the Museum’s Train Shed Exhibit Hall located on Stone Quarry Road at the Railway History Campus at no cost! This 25,000 square-foot exhibit building features the Museum’s main exhibits.

No ticket purchase nor advance reservation necessary!

Summer Train Excursions

Saturdays & Sundays April – October

Enjoy a 2-hour round trip excursion from the Snoqualmie Depot or North Bend Depot. Includes admission to the Train Shed Exhibit Hall.

An educator reads a story to a group of families.

Story Time

Every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays at 11:00 at the Train Shed Exhibit Hall

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 purchase necessary!

Railway History Campus

Open Wednesdays – Mondays, 11am – 4pm

Tour the Museum’s Train Shed 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.

Latest from our Blog

RS-4-TC #4012 aboard a lowboy trailer leaves I-90 with Mt. Si in the background.

New locomotives roll into town – July 2001 “The Sounder”

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Editors note: This article originally ran in the July 2001 edition of "The Sounder," the Museum's membership newsletter. Other than the addition of #201's number to its first reference and…
Former Kennecott Copper RSD-4 201 is coupled to RS-4-TC 4024 at the North Bend depot after 4024's arrival in 2001

4024 & 4012: 25 years aboard the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad!

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A landmark day as 201 pulls 4024 on its first movements over Snoqualmie Valley Railroad rails to Snoqualmie on June 28, 2001. NRM Collection. For 137 years, the tracks through…
The Snoqualmie Depot in early spring.

The Sun is Signaling June

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Sunshine is streaming into Snoqualmie Depot, fledglings are learning how to fly, and all of Snoqualmie is bustling with activity!  June is signaling that it is here, that summer is…

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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