Hours

The Museum’s regular hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Most visitors to the museum start by taking a walk through our main building, Danbury Union Station. Inside you’ll find artifacts, photo displays, model railroads, and a play area for our younger visitors. Our 10-acre railyard is home to over 70 pieces of railroad rolling stock; a select few pieces are rotated in and out and open to visitors for touring. We are open year-round with weekend train rides from early spring through October and Santa Trains in December.

Holiday Hours

  • New Year's Day (January 1st) - CLOSED

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January) - CLOSED

  • Presidents Day (3rd Monday in February) - CLOSED

  • Easter Sunday - CLOSED

  • Memorial Day (last Monday in May) - CLOSED

  • Independence Day (July 4th) - CLOSED

  • Labor Day (1st Monday in September) - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with train rides

  • Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October) - CLOSED

  • Veterans Day (November 9th) - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  • Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November) - CLOSED

  • Thanksgiving Weekend through Christmas Day (December 25th) - Closed for General Admission, open only for Santa Train Ticket Holders

Accessibility: Both our Station and railyard are wheelchair accessible, but unfortunately due to their age, our trains are not.

NOTE 1: Hours may vary for Special Events.

NOTE 2: The Museum will be on a delayed opening, or closed, depending upon Danbury School District closure announcements.

Admission

NOTICE: Starting May 2, 2026, general admission pricing will increase from $7 to $10 per person age 3 & up. Railyard Local train ride coach & caboose tickets will also be going up from $3 to $5. 

This signifies the first raise in general admission rates at our museum since January of 2018. Cab Ride Ticket pricing, & annual membership dues will NOT change. This is not a decision we make lightly, as increased operating costs have forced our hand. 

We thank everyone for their continued support. 

General Admission Prices

  • Age 3 and up - $10.00

  • Members & visitors under age 3 - FREE

There is an extra fee for Train Rides (when available).

NOTE 1: Pricing may vary for Special Events. General Admission not available during special events like Pumpkin Patch & Santa Trains.
NOTE 2: Members receive a discount on most Special Events.