With over 27,000 square feet of tracks, trestles, and trains, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum is a world of wonder for kids and kids-at-heart. The museum is the only accredited model railroad museum in the country, and one of the nation’s largest hubs celebrating the artistry, craftsmanship, and imagination behind model railroading. Four fascinating layouts are based on actual historic railway lines, while the fantastical Toy Train Gallery is sure to spark smiles.
The museum is OPEN Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The museum is located on the lower level of the Casa De Balboa building, next to the Prado Restaurant and across from the lily pond in Balboa Park. Admission is available at the door, but online tickets are available and encouraged. A variety of measures, including face covering requirements, physical distancing, and hand sanitizer stations, are in place to ensure guest safety.
We are also open on:
Presidents’ Day (February 21, 2022)
Wednesday, March 30 & April 6 & April 13, 2022
Thursday, March 31 & April 7, 2022 – Open early at 10 a.m.
Memorial Day (May 30, 2022)
Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day (September 5, 2022)
Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
Out of the Vault: Items from Our Collection
The newest exhibit from the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Out of the Vault: Items from Our Collection, opens January 6! This fascinating temporary exhibit showcases unique & rare items from our collection, including decades-old locomotives made of pewter and brass. Some of the pieces in this exhibit have never been on public display, so join us to be among the first to see them!
Out of the Vault: Items from Our Collection is included as part of museum admission.
Date: Thursday – Sunday, January – June 2022
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 1649 El Prado San Diego CA 92101
Buy Tickets: https://tickets.sdmrm.org/e/san-diego-model-railroad-museum-2022
Visit San Diego Model Railroad Museum
Address:
1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA
92101
Phone:
(619) 696-0199
Hours:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CLOSED Sunday, April 24.
Wednesday, March 30 & April 6 & April 13 - Open 11-4
Thursday, March 31 & April 7 - Open 10-4
Wednesday, March 30 & April 6 & April 13, 2022
Thursday, March 31 & April 7, 2022 - Open early at 10 a.m.
Memorial Day (May 30, 2022)
Independence Day (July 4)
Labor Day (September 5, 2022)
Website:
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA
