San Diego Model Railroad Museum

About San Diego Model Railroad Museum

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum spans over 27,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibits featuring toy trains, scale models of California railroads, trestles, and tracks set within Balboa Park. Visitors observe detailed model train layouts while learning about American railroad heritage through educational displays and interactive programming. The museum encourages hands-on engagement, with opportunities for guests to tinker with engines, build track, and develop skills in critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Educational programs and family celebrations occur regularly throughout the year. The museum also hosts quarterly swap meets as part of its community offerings. Located in San Diego, California, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., welcoming visitors of all ages to explore the intersection of engineering and imagination through model railroading.