All aboard for the largest model railroad display in the world, an interactive toy train gallery and Thomas the Tank Engine activity room. The lively mix of history and models at this distinctive museum will turn anyone into a train enthusiast.
The railroad played a prominent role in westward expansion and in making the United States the interconnected land of opportunity it is today. It’s only fitting, then, that you visit a museum that pays tribute to this American institution—the railroad—on your trip out West. Stop by the San Diego Model Railroad Museum in Balboa Park and let nostalgia take over as you behold the largest model railroad display (27,000 feet, to be precise) in the world.
The Museum also hosts a Thomas the Tank Engine activity room, an interactive toy train gallery, and a relief map of San Diego County featuring a hands-on computer display. The various educational displays contain a centralized traffic control machine, a working semaphore, and a crossing signal, encouraging both children and adults to feel like a part of the world of model trains. You’ll also get a free souvenir with admission!
1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-696-0199
| Adult Gate Price | Child Gate Price |
|---|---|
| $8.00 | $0.00 |