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San Diego Model Railroad Museum

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Admission from $12. Open Wednesday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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.

Tickets and prices

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Admission

  • Adult (Ages 13+)
    Adult
    $20
  • Youth/Child (Ages 5-12)
    Child
    $10
  • Children (4 and Under)
    Child
    Free
  • Senior (Ages 65+)
    Senior
    $14
  • Student (ages 13-18 and adults who have valid Student ID's.)
    Student
    $12
  • Military (Active-Duty, Veterans, Spouses of uniform service, with military I.D.)
    Military
    $14
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Tickets, prices & hours

Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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What’s on at San Diego Model Railroad Museum

3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Oct 8Event

Docent Led Tours

Docent-led tours of the museum's model railroad layouts and exhibits, offering guided insights into the collections and scale model railroading.

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“Docent Led Tours October 8, 2026”

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Oct 31 – Nov 1Event

Trains & Treats

Halloween-themed family day featuring model trains and treats, running on October 31 and November 1, 2026.

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“Trains & Treats October 31 & November 1 2026”

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Nov 7Event

Community Swap Meet

Community swap meet event on November 7, 2026, where visitors can browse and exchange model railroad items and collectibles.

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“Community Swap Meet November 7, 2026”

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