Lake Superior Railroad Museum

Museum closes at 3:00 pm for Christmas City Express
2024-12-07, 2024-12-14, 2024-12-21 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
The museum will be closing early on this day for the performances of the Christmas City Express. For tickets to the Christmas City Express, please visit https://duluthtrains.com/event/christmascityexpress/

Trains & Toddlers
2024-12-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-04-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for train stories, crafts and FUN!
Story time begins at 10:15am in the Zelda Theater followed by a craft. Free for members of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum and kids 2 and under. Half price admission, adults $7 and kids $3.

Museum closes at 4:00 pm for Christmas City Express
2024-12-13, 2024-12-20 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum

Museum Closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas
2024-12-24 - 2024-12-25 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Merry Christmas train lovers! We hope you are enjoying opening presents and time with family. We will be back on 12/26!

Museum Closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
2024-12-31 - 2025-01-01 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Happy New Year! We look forward to a train-filled 2025!

Hot Stove Night - Wisconsin Fish Car History: Badger 1 and Badger 2
2025-03-20 06:00 - 20:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Thursday March 20th – Wisconsin Fish Car History: Badger 1 and Badger 2

Aaron Miller is the Operations Manager of the Les Voight Fish Hatchery in Bayfield and will discuss how railroads and the Wisconsin Fish Commission stocked lakes, rivers and streams by train using specially built and staffed train cars

6pm bar and complimentary snacks, 6:30pm presentation starts.

CANCELED -The Twin Ports' Rail to Sail Connection by Tony Dierckins
2025-04-02 18:30 - 20:00
Join Tony Dierckins at The Lake Superior Railroad Museum as he kicks off the Festival of History event in Duluth. The doors will open at 6:30 and Tony will start his talk at 7:00 pm. Guests should enter the back door of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum/North Shore Scenic Railroad lobby. Parking is free after 5pm in the lower level of the 4th Avenue parking lot. Event is FREE.

Minnesota Model Railroaders Event: Free-Mo
2025-04-05 10:00 | The Duluth Depot, 506 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN, 55802, United States
Join us at the St. Louis County Depot to see the largest model railroad constructed in the Twin Ports, just one weekend only. The model will be set up in the Great Hall of the Depot and it is free to see the display. The Minnesota Free-mo Modelers will be setting up their modular HO scale layout for one weekend only, don’t miss out. The model layout will be available to view 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and from 10 am – 12 pm on Sunday!
This event in the Great Hall is free! Lake Superior Railroad Museum will also be open with regular admission $14/adult, $7/child (3-13), Members are free!

Hot Stove Night - Alberta Prairie Railroad - Stettler, Alberta
2025-04-17 06:00 - 20:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Thursday April 17th – Alberta Prairie Railroad – Stettler, Alberta
Hosted by Canadian Northern Plains Railroad’s Shawn Smith. Shawn is a longtime volunteer on this most interesting tourist railroad. Their engines, coaches and most importantly their excursions offer a completely different experience than we are used to seeing here on the North Shore Scenic Railroad.
6pm bar and complimentary snacks, 6:30pm presentation starts.

Hot Stove Night - Railroad Trivia Night with Cheryl Skafte
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00
Thursday May 22nd – Railroad Trivia Night with.
Teams of two to four will test their railroad knowledge of today and of railroad history. Categories include; “Trains in Movies” “Trains in Music” “Local Railroad History” “TTQs” (Trick Train Questions) and “What is THIS on a train?” PRIZES to the winners!
6pm bar and complimentary snacks, 6:30pm trivia starts.

Trains and Toddlers
2025-10-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Trains and Toddlers is back for another season starting Monday, October 13th.

Join us for story time and a toddler friendly craft from 10:00am -11:30am.
1/2 price admission $7/adults, $4/kids (3-13)
This event is free for members and children 2 and under.
Can’t make it on October 13th? Not to worry, there will be many opportunities to attend story time.
Trains and Toddlers will be held every second Monday from October through May 2026.
See you soon at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum!

Halloween Carnival
2025-10-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween Carnival at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. There will be family friendly carnival games, creepy crafts, prizes, and more! A costume contest will be held at 5pm with prizes awarded in three categories: single, double, and group costumes. Half price admission $7/adults and $4/kids (3-13). This event is free for members and children 2 and under.

Trains and Toddlers on November 10th
2025-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for story time and a toddler friendly craft from 10:00am -11:30am.
1/2 price admission $7/adults, $4/kids (3-13)
This event is free for members and children 2 and under.
Can’t make it on November 10th? Not to worry, there will be many opportunities to attend story time.
Trains and Toddlers will be held every second Monday from October through May 2026.
See you soon at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum!

Community Decorating Party on November 18th
2025-11-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Tis the holiday season! Join us on November 18th from 4-8pm as we decorate the Lake Superior Railroad Museum with holiday cheer. All ages welcome! Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP here so we can get a general idea of how many pizzas to order for our volunteers.

Trains and Toddlers
2025-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for story time and a toddler friendly craft from 10:00am -11:30am.
1/2 price admission $7/adults, $4/kids (3-13)
This event is free for members and children 2 and under.
See you soon at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum!

Holiday Party
2025-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
You’re invited to celebrate the holiday season at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum during our extended hours.
Enjoy half price admission, holiday lights, kid friendly crafts, cookies, and merriment!

Discovered!: Winter Sports Under a Summer Sun, The Railroad and Sun Valley
2026-01-07 - 2026-02-06 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Sun Valley, America’s first winter destination resort, appeared near the end of the Great Depression. As the number of vacationers increased, railroads hoped to boost declining ticket sales by encouraging travel to exotic locations accessible only by rail. Discovered!: Winter Sports Under a Summer Sun, The Railroad and Sun Valley highlights the impact of the first winter destination resort on American culture and the railroad.
This exhibit was produced by the Union Pacific Railroad Museum.
Discovered!: Winter Sports Under a Summer Sun, The Railroad and Sun Valley will be on display from January 7- February 6, 2026 at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum in collaboration with the St. Louis County Historical Society.

Trains and Toddlers
2026-01-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for story time and a toddler friendly craft from 10:00am -11:30am.
1/2 price admission $7/adults, $4/kids (3-13)
This event is free for members and children 2 and under.
We are a participating member of a program called Museums for All that enables us to offer free admission to Trains and Toddlers to SNAP recipients.

See you soon at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum!

Railroads & ...Skiing
2026-02-05 17:00 - 19:00
FREE EVENT
Join us for our first Hot Stove Night of 2026 on Thursday February 5, 2026.
It will be the last night of the Union Pacific Railroad traveling display Discovered! Winter Sports Under a Summer Sun, The Railroad and Sun Valley

5:00pm – Social Time with snacks, coffee and soft drinks
6:00pm – Ken Buehler on the creation of Sun Valley and the invention of the chairlift
6:30pm – Tony Dierckins presents Jumping in Norseman’s Shoes: Historic Ski Jumping in Duluth, MN

Please enter through Northshore Scenic ticket office doors on track level at the back of the St. Louis County Depot.

Trains and Toddlers
2026-02-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for story time and a toddler friendly craft from 10:00am -11:30am.
We will be painting with toy trains so please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting washable paint on.
1/2 price admission $7/adults, $4/kids (3-13)
This event is free for members and children 2 and under.
We are a participating member of a program called Museums for All that enables us to offer free admission to Trains and Toddlers to SNAP recipients.

See you soon at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum!

Murder Mystery in the Museum
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Looking for a unique event to attend with your Valentine? How about an interactive 1920’s murder mystery in a museum on Friday the 13th? A murder most foul has been discovered and with train cars to explore, many suspicious passengers, and a missing weapon you must channel your inner detective to crack the case. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and conversations as you try and unravel the mystery hidden amidst railroad-themed elegance. Join the fun at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum on Friday, February 13th, 2026 from 7-9pm. Prizes will go to the top 3 sleuths!
1920’s inspired costumes are welcome and encouraged. On the night of the event participants will receive a top secret packet with character information, starting clues, and the rules of the game. This game is brought to you by Ivy Bee Productions in partnership with the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. This event is for ages 16+. It is not a train ride, but a train themed event inside the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.
THIS EVENT IS FULL / SOLD OUT AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Tickets are on sale now through February 1st, 2026.
Non-member tickets: $60/person
LSRM member tickets: $55/person
Each ticket includes one free drink ticket that can be redeemed at the cash bar.
Contact Katie Witzig with questions katie.witzig@lsrm.org.

Trains and Toddlers
2026-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for story time and a toddler friendly craft from 10:00am -11:30am.
Wear your favorite pajamas to our Pajama Party!
We will be reading Good Night Train by June Sobel and Moon Choo Choo by Mona Voelkel.
1/2 price admission $7/adults, $4/kids (3-13)
This event is free for members and children 2 and under.
We are a participating member of a program called Museums for All that enables us to offer free admission to Trains and Toddlers to SNAP recipients.

See you soon at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum!
