San Diego Model Railroad Museum

We’re excited to be part of The Big Exchange! 🎉 From May 1–18, San Diego Model Railroad Museum members get FREE admission to 60+ museums across San Diego County. Not a member yet? Join today and start exploring! 🚂sdmrm.org/membership

Did you know you can send mail right from the museum? 📫🚂 Our mailbox is in the gift shop above the book corner! Pick from wood or watercolor postcards by local artists, stamps included. Explore the layouts, then send a note to someone special! #SDMRM #SanDiego #MuseumFun

Step back to 1995 with the La Mesa Model Railroad Club’s Modern Operating Session! Join us April 18–19 to see mid-1990s locomotives and freight traffic in action. Experience railroading history up close! Get tickets:tickets.sdmrm.org/e/san-diego-mo…

Celebrate International Train Travel Day this Sunday, April 12! Join us as the San Diego Model Railroad Association showcases famous passenger trains from around the world and across North America on the HO layout. Photo credit: SNCF, Christian Auerweck, Siemens

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Easter Eggspress! We loved celebrating with our wonderful guests and hope you had an egg-stra special time. Special thanks to our sponsor @first5sandiego for helping make this event possible we appreciate your support!

Last chance! Easter Eggspress is tomorrow and tickets are going fast. Don’t miss this before-hours event with an egg quest, storytime, Easter Bunny meet & greet, crafts, and treats—plus all-day admission included. Thanks @first5sandiego! Get tickets before they sell out.

All aboard for Spring Break fun!  Join us March 28 – April 5 for a week of trains, discovery, and family adventure at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. #SpringBreakFun #FamilyFunSD #TrainMuseum #SanDiegoWithKids

Easter Eggspress is happening this week! 🐰🚂 Tickets are selling fast—don’t miss this special before-hours event with an egg quest, storytime, crafts, and trains. Stay all day with included admission! Thanks @first5sandiego #SanDiegoEvents #EasterFun #FamilyFunSD #ThingsToDo

Easter plans start here 🐰🚂 Join us for Easter Eggspress & Storytime! Kids enjoy an egg quest, storytime, crafts, and photos with the Easter Bunny—before we open. Plus, tickets include full-day admission! 🎟️ Get yours: sdmrm.org/easter #SanDiegoEvents #FamilyFunSD

Hop aboard for Easter Eggspress at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum! Enjoy early access, an egg quest through train layouts, Storytime, crafts, sweet surprises, and a Bunny photo op. Mar 28–29, 10 AM–12 PM. Tickets include all-day museum admission. sdmrm.org/easter

Monday, March 9 is a non-instructional day for San Diego Unified School District, and we’ll be OPEN at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum from 11 AM – 4 PM! Bring the family and spend the day exploring the layouts with us! #SanDiego #BalboaPark #ModelRailroad #SDMRM

Summer Camp Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚂 Join us at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum for a summer of trains, creativity, and hands-on fun. There’s something for every young engineer. Spots fill fast, register today! sdmrm.org/summercamp

Happening Tomorrow! Our Swap Meet is at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Sat, Feb 21, 7:30–10:30 AM. Browse deals & rare finds! Museum closed during event,enter at rear. Sellers arrive 7:00 AM with tables. Don’t miss the treasures!

We’re open this Presidents Day! Join us Monday, February 16 from 11 AM to 4 PM.Plus, enjoy free parking on city holidays! #PresidentsDay #OpenPresidentsDay #FreeParking #CityHoliday #ThingsToDo #FamilyFriendly #LocalMuseum

New Teen Model Railroad Clinic! Grades 9–12 design & build a 4’×8” layout, learning wiring, soldering, track planning & scenery. Members get early access & discounts Feb 17; public registration Mar 2. Details: sdmrm.org/summer-camps #SDMRM #TeenPrograms #STEM #HandsOn

Summer Camp at SDMRM is back! Campers build a model railroad from start to finish. Members get early access & discounts Feb 17; public registration opens Mar 2. Details: sdmrm.org/summer-camps #SDMRM #SummerCamp #ModelRailroadCamp #STEM #HandsOn #FamilyFun

The Swap Meet is back in 2026. As seen on @fox5sandiego, join us February 21 from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum for great deals and hidden gems. fox5sandiego.com/video/model-ra…

Start the new year by volunteering at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. Help lead docent tours, operate the garden railroad, or support our research library. Training provided and volunteer parking available. sdmrm.org/jobs-volunteers

Many of you are concerned about paid parking at Balboa Park. The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership, representing 24 institutions including us, urges City leaders to reconsider. Share how it affects you at SaveBalboaPark.org, let’s keep the park accessible for all!

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a visit to the museum! We’re open Monday, January 19, from 11 AM to 4 PM. Enjoy your day in Balboa Park with free holiday parking. See you here! More info on holiday parking: sandiego.gov/parking/enforc…