Night Trains at Twin City Model Railroad Museum in St. Paul is an opportunity to check out model trains and vintage toy trains with special seasonal themes.
It’s time for another favorite seasonal tradition – Night Trains!
Night Trains is a special holiday tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum in St. Paul. The fun kicks off November 7, and will take place every Saturday from 3 – 7 pm through February 27, 2027.
About Twin City Model Railroad Museum 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.
2026-2027 Night Trains Schedule
Halloween “Spooky” Night Trains – October 24th and 31st – See spooky trains and Halloween decorations on the layouts! Costumes are welcome! Treats will be handed out. (Spooky Trains admission is only $10 per person)
November – They will be slowly switching from Halloween trains to winter decorations and then to Christmas decorations.
Black Friday Night Trains – Friday, November 27 – make the museum part of your Thanksgiving weekend plans!
December – Lots of holiday events are planned!
- See Santa on dates yet to be announced! Get a picture with him and let him know what’s on your list.
- Bonus Night Trains Events on the Monday and Friday of the weeks before, during, and after Christmas. (Dec. 18th, 21st, 28th, and 29th)
January – Christmas decorations will end in late January but winter decorations will be maintained through February.
- Bonus Night Trains event on New Years Day, January 1st.
February – Enjoy the new year and get a break from the long winter with the amazing railroad layouts! More special events to be announced soon!
Summer – One weekend per month during June, July and August, you can experience special Summer Night Trains at the museum.
Learn more about Night Trains at the Twin Cities Railroad Museum.
Tickets will be sold for 2-hour time blocks and are priced at $15/guest (kids under the age of 4 are free). You must purchase your tickets in advance HERE.
Twin City Model Railroad Museum is located at 668 Transfer Rd, Suite 8 in St. Paul.
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