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30th Annual Model Train FestivalFriday, December 18, 2026, to Thursday, January 1, 2027
Closed December 24 & 25
Open Mondays during Model Train Festival
Included with Admission. Kids 5 and under are free!
Celebrate with us as Model Train Festival returns for its 30th year at the Washington State History Museum! Join us for a beloved Tacoma holiday tradition that brings history and imagination to life for all ages.
Explore intricate model train layouts, enjoy hands-on family activities, watch train films in the auditorium, and capture memories at festive photo stations. Whether you’re a lifelong rail fan or simply looking for holiday fun, the Model Train Festival promises magical moments and memories for all!
As a special thank you to members for their continued support, a 20% double discount in the Museum Store will be valid for the entirety of Model Train Festival.
Explore four floors of room-sized layouts from local model railroad clubs, each with its own unique theme, such as Tacoma in the 1950s, European villages, and scenes from across Washington State.
Don’t miss your chance to see a rotating selection of limited-run displays, including the “Tribute to Seattle” layout, a 1930s Sonoran Desert landscape, and a Z-scale club featuring model trains at an astonishing 1:220 scale, the smallest on the market!
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Event venue
1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402
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