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 8th, and will take place every Saturday (except Christmas Eve) from 3 – 7 pm through February 28th, 2026.
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.
2025-2026 Night Trains Schedule
Halloween “Spooky” Night Trains – October 18th, 25th and November 1st – 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 28th – make the museum part of your Thanksgiving weekend plans!
December – Lots of holiday events are planned!
- See Santa on December 13th and 20th! 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. (December 19th, 22nd, 26th, 29th, and January 2nd)
January – Christmas decorations will end January 25th but winter decorations will be maintained through February.
February – Enjoy the new year and get a break from the long winter with our amazing railroad layouts! February 28th, 2026 is the LAST day of the 2025-2026 season.
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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