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San Diego Model Railroad Museum

San Diego Model railroad museum

Located in Balboa Park

Hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Kids 12 and under get into the museum for free with paid adult admission

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boy watching model trains in the toy train gallery at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum

GET INVOLVED

We rely on generous donations to continue providing programs, family celebrations, and ground breaking exhibits for everyone!

family of four looking at model trains

Membership is an excellent way to show your support while enjoying valuable benefits. Join us today, have fun for a whole year!

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Share your love for fun and adventure by volunteering! We offer training, flexible hours, discounts, free passes, and more!

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what’s online

Events

children adding things on a model city

Education

library books on a shelf

Our library

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Permanent Exhibitions

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum is 27,000 square feet of trains, tracks, and trestles in the heart of Balboa Park. Our beloved train museum showcases the history of railroading across Southern California. If you’re looking for fun things to do in San Diego, look no further than SDMRM!