The Great Pumpkin Train

*The Great Pumpkin Train*

Rates

Regular Ticket (Ages 2 and Up):** $20

We welcome children of all ages! Those under two are welcome to attend and do not need their own ticket.

About

Join us on Saturday, October 11th or Saturday, October 18th for a fun-filled day celebrating all things fall! Each admission to the Great Pumpkin Train includes a train ride to the pumpkin patch, where you can find your own pumpkin to take home with you! Your ticket also includes indoor live entertainment, crafts, trick-or-treat throughout the Museum grounds, and games for children of all ages! *The event will take place rain or shine, and all attendees can still check out regular Museum exhibits.

Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., train departures start at 9:15 a.m., with the last ride leaving the depot at 4:00 p.m.

Children's activities, crafts, and entertainment schedule will be released soon.

Advance reservations are not necessary. Tickets can be purchased at the main gate during the event. Proceeds from this event will go to support the Museum’s programs and operations.

Thank you for purchasing tickets to The Great Pumpkin Train at the National Railroad Museum! Here are some things you need to know prior to your visit:

CONFIRMATION:

Bring your confirmation email with you to the event, this will serve as your ticket.

Please remember:

National Railroad Museum grounds will be open from 9 AM - 5 PM on the event date. Your train ride is the only scheduled activity - arrive early and stay late to enjoy all of the children's activities and entertainment! You may enter the grounds at any time on the day your ticket indicates.

TRAIN RIDE DEPARTURES:

There are 9 departures each day at: 9:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Please be at the Depot ready to board your train 10 minutes prior to departure with your admission wristband on.

PUMPKIN PATCH:

After boarding the train, it will make a stop at our Pumpkin Patch, where everyone will stop to pick their perfect pumpkin to take home! After 15 minutes, the train will board passengers and their pumpkins and return to the Depot. Visitors are also welcome to walk back to the main building or wait to board the next train.

PARKING:

On-site parking will be provided. In lieu of on-site parking, we will be utilizing the lots of Cormier School or Supervalu, directly across the street from the Museum.

Handicap parking will be available onsite with a handicapped license plate or decal.

PETS:

The National Railroad Museum follows ADA guidelines for service animals. Comfort animals and pets will not be admitted to the event. To keep our pets safe, animals left in cars without supervision are not permitted. Please see our frequently asked questions for a list of professional pet sitting services in the area.

QUESTIONS:

Please check the Museum’s website for full details about the event. These will be updated periodically.

COVID-19 POLICY:

The National Railroad Museum is committed to the health and safety of our visitors, including, but not limited to, COVID-19 issues. We have more than 100,000 square feet of covered exhibit space plus 33 acres and an outdoor observation tower along the Fox River, allowing you and your family to comfortably enjoy our many trains, other exhibits, and outdoor spaces.

Among our health and safety protocols:

• The Museum is under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). When mask mandates are in effect, everyone ages 2 and older must wear a face mask covering their nose and mouth when inside enclosed Museum buildings/trains or when riding our train.
• When needed, signs are displayed in multiple locations on the property kindly reminding people about the TSA’s mask policy that we follow.

Visitors are encouraged to follow social distancing, giving at least 6 feet of space from other Museum patrons.

• Hand sanitizing stations are available in numerous locations throughout the Museum property. Ingredients for those hand sanitizers are available with the stations. The Museum also has several restrooms if you prefer to use soap and water when washing your hands.
• Museum staff members are required to stay home if they have any signs of illness.

If you are exhibiting symptoms of any illness on the day of your planned visit, please postpone your visit until you have recovered and reschedule your visit for another day.

It is important to note that while we regularly clean high-touch areas and have other health and safety protocols in place, we cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to COVID-19 or any other illness while at the Museum. By entering National Railroad Museum premises, visitors accept all responsibility for the medical risk associated with their presence in a public place for themselves and for those for whom they act as legal guardians. The National Railroad Museum is not liable for illness or injury beyond what may be prevented through reasonable accommodations. Cover your mouth and nose with a face mask during your visit, avoid touching surfaces, wash your hands or use hand sanitizers frequently, and please follow all signage posted to provide you with a safe experience.