The Festival of Trees, featuring dozens of uniquely decorated trees prominently displayed among our historic locomotives and exhibits, enchants more than 20,000 visitors each holiday season. Our Festival of Trees runs from November 20 2025 through January 4, 2026. The event is included with the daily admission price during our holiday season. More information about the 2024 Festival of Trees will be provided as the event approaches. We are grateful for all the businesses and organizations providing tree sponsorships! Their support is instrumental in helping grow the Museum and our educational mission.

For questions, please e-mail Liz Van Pay, Events Coordinator, at nrrmevents@nationalrrmuseum.org!

Please note that the Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve (closes at 2 p.m.) during the Festival of Trees experience. The Museum also closes earlier on days that The Polar Express Train Ride is scheduled in November and December.