Name: Tales on the Rails 📚
Start: 2026-03-28T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-28T17:00:00-05:00
Location: National Railroad Museum

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Event Details: Learn more or purchase tickets at https://nationalrrmuseum.org/tales-on-the-rails/
Tales on the Rails is rolling into spring at the National Railroad Museum, and it’s a storytime adventure designed just for kids and their families! Young explorers will “travel” to different locations across the Museum grounds, stopping along the way to enjoy live, in-person story readings surrounded by historic trains. Each stop brings a new tale, a new experience, and a stamp in their very own passport as they move through this imaginative, literacy-focused journey. Tickets also include free crafts, live children’s entertainment, games, a ride on a vintage train, and many more activities throughout the day! Grab your tickets early and get ready to read, ride, and explore!
At the end of the route, kids who complete their passport will be rewarded for their travels, making the day both interactive and memorable. Tales on the Rails blends books, trains, and hands-on fun into a joyful celebration of reading and curiosity, perfect for welcoming the season.
Ticket Options:
Two ticket options are available: Standard ($22) and Premium ($30). All attendees age 2 and older must purchase a ticket when choosing Standard tickets. Due to safety considerations and limited seating, no lap seating is permitted for Premium ticket train rides. For Premium, everyone, regardless of age, needs a ticket.
Due to the historical nature of the train cars used for the train ride, we may have limited or no wheelchair accessibility for the train ride portion of the event. If you or a member of your group needs special arrangements for handicapped accessibility, we encourage you to give us a call ahead of time to ensure we are able to accommodate you.
Standard Tickets ($22)
Includes access to all story stations, passport activities, and Museum grounds during the event. Each ticket includes museum admission, activities, crafts, live entertainment, and one train ride in the Josephine Coach or Bi-level car on the 9:30 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:00 p.m., or 3:45 p.m. trains.
Premium Tickets ($30)
Includes everything in the Standard Ticket plus a train ride on one of our restored dining cars. Includes all Standard Ticket benefits: Museum admission, activities, crafts, live entertainment, and a special activity while you ride the train!
Premium Table Tickets: Premium Table tickets include four table seats on the Silver Spirit train car (for one of the 10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:45 p.m. trains), light refreshments, a special gift, and a surprise.
Note: You must purchase a table of four. These tickets cannot be combined with lounge seating as they are separate sections of the Silver Spirit. Only four individuals are allowed at a table. Due to safety considerations, no lap seating is permitted.
Premium Lounge Tickets: Premium Lounge Tickets include one lounge seat in the Silver Spirit (for one of the 10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:45 pm trains), light refreshments, a special gift, and a surprise.
Note: Lounge seats must be purchased individually. Lounge seating and table seats cannot be combined, as they are in separate sections of the Silver Spirit train car.
More Info
For all train rides, please be at the Children’s Discovery Depot 15 minutes before departure for boarding.
Members Only: Enjoy a discount on tickets by entering the member discount code (emailed to all active members before ticket sales begin) when purchasing tickets. Purchasers will be checked to the active membership list.
Tales on the Rails will be held rain or shine. There are no refunds on ticket sales.