Regular season · May 1st–October 15th
Closed for the season — open for Toy Train Christmas!
Located in historic Toppenish, Washington, our museum preserves the legacy of the Northern Pacific Railway and shares its important role in shaping the communities, industries, and transportation of the Pacific Northwest. Explore our 1911 depot and railroad collection to discover the history of railroading in the region.
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This season at the museum
Holiday event · 2026The season’s signature event
Make holiday memories with the whole family at Toy Train Christmas! Enjoy festive model train displays, take a caboose ride to the North Pole, visit Santa, and warm up with cookies and hot chocolate. Join us on select weekends in November and December for a holiday tradition everyone can enjoy.
Featured exhibit
Class S-4 · 4-6-0 Ten-WheelerBack in steam · 2026
Built by Baldwin in 1902, Northern Pacific No. 1364 served across Washington for over fifty years. After decades of restoration by museum volunteers, the locomotive returned to steam on January 1, 2026, and moved under its own power for the first time in 73 years.
Admission is affordable for the whole family. Museum members always get in free.
Members: Free admission
Your support helps us preserve our railroad collection, care for the historic depot, and share the story of the Northern Pacific Railway with visitors of all ages for generations to come.
