Embark on a magical 40 minute train ride through the winter countryside with Santa Claus himself!
Days for this event are Saturdays and Sundays, November 25th (Black Friday), 26th, 27th, December 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, and 18th. Trips take place at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm. (Rides at other times on all dates may be added later based on demand). Parking lot opens 30 minutes before the first trip and closes 30 minutes after the last trip returns. Plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled trip. Ticket prices are $22 per ticket. Everyone past their second birthday must have a ticket. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, all ticket sales are final. Many display buildings and portions of the museum grounds will not be open for this event. Parking is free.
The train ride will leave from the historic 1851 East Union Depot. Santa will ride the train with you. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available. Display Barns 6, 7, and 9 will be open. Additionally, streetcars will be in operation on our Trolley Loop, and our brand new Model Railroad exhibit will be open in the heated Multi-Purpose Building.
This season, IRM is extremely pleased to offer ADA-accessible seating aboard our Happy Holiday Railway trains!
Thanks to our friends at Metra, the Museum has been able to rent of one of their ADA-accessible commuter coaches with an integral wheelchair lift, making it possible for those with physical limitations to enjoy the fun and festive holiday atmosphere aboard our special train.
This car will provide space for up to five wheelchairs, as well as up to 23 regular seats in the same section of the car for companions and family on each trip. In order to guarantee being seated together, tickets for the entire group should be purchased in a single transaction and select "companion seating" for all physically-able persons in your party.
Ticketing for accessible seating on each trip will close when either the wheelchair spaces or the companion seating is filled, so we encourage you to book early for the best selection of departure dates and times.
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