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Night Trains
November 7, 2020 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
An event every week that begins at 3:00 PM on Saturday, repeating until April 24, 2021
This popular seasonal event begins on October 31st and continues every Saturday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm through April 24th, 2021. Check their Facebook Page and Website for additional times, dates and special events.
*Tickets will ONLY be sold at the door if we have not reached their COVID capacity of 75 people.
What is Night Trains?
The museum’s collection of model trains of all scales and toy trains of yesteryear come alive throughout the Museum (Sorry, no real trains to board and ride on!). Night Trains Season magic begins as the lights are turned down and the buildings and street lights glow warmly, setting the scene for specially lighted models of operating vintage passenger trains. The make believe town of Matlin is buried in a blizzard, and throughout the Museum the layouts are adorned with miniature Christmas lights and decorations.
COVID Precautions
Masks Required for everyone over 2 years of age
Please stay home if you are feeling ill, they can deal with ticket exchanges via email
Please maintain good social distancing practices.
Museum staff are doing extensive cleaning before, during and after each shift.
2020-2021 Special Evenings
*Special appearances may change without notice. Please watch our Facebook page for the latest info.
January – Christmas decorations will end January 23rd but we will maintain winter decorations through February!
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