Santa Train 2024
December 15 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
All Aboard the Santa Train!
The Santa Train is returning for its 36th year.
Get ready for a magical holiday adventure with your family aboard the Santa Train, perfect for young ones (and those young at heart).
On this merry little museum adventure, you will:
- Ride the train and visit with Santa
- Receive goodies and sing holiday songs
- Embrace the spirit of the season with a special holiday story
- Snap a photo with Santa
- Write a letter to Santa in our cozy depot
- Exchange your ticket for a fun raffle prize at the museum store
Train Schedule and Tickets
The Santa Train will be making stops during the first three weekends (Saturday–Sunday) of December. Departure is every 30 minutes from 10 am to 3 pm, and each ride lasts approximately 20 minutes. (Please note: Boarding time is 15 minutes before departure time.)
A long-standing tradition for Nevada families, the Santa Train fills up quickly — so get your tickets before they sell out!
Ticket Prices:
FREE Lap Riders ages 2 and under
$10 for ages 3+
Photos for purchase
Stop by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Locomotive #12 Genoa in the main building to have your photo taken! Proceeds support our preservation and education missions.
