Around Seattle | Christmas Season - Railway Museum

A rare sunny day during Seattle’s rainy season—definitely not to be missed! ☀️ This weekend, we took the kids to the Northwest Railway Museum, which was brimming with festive vibes—perfect for a Christmas-themed family outing! ✨ ⸻ 🚂 The Railway Museum is worth a visit on its own First things first: there are two separate locations to note. ⸻ 📍① Main Museum Building Northwest Railway Museum – Train Shed Exhibit Hall (also known as Snoqualmie Railway Museum) 📍 Address: 9320 Stone Quarry Road, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 This is the museum's main building, where you can get up close to real steam trains and diesel locomotives—very captivating for kids! 🎫 Admission for the Main Building: • Adult (13+): $10 • Child (2–12): $5 • Under 2: Free Some exhibition areas are free to enter. During the Christmas season, you can also take photos with Santa inside the Chapel Car! 🎅 📸 After the photo, you'll receive a small wooden train as a gift! ⸻ 📍② Century-Old Train Station Northwest Railway Museum – Snoqualmie Depot 📍 Address: 38625 SE King St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 This location is right in the heart of Snoqualmie town—a beautifully preserved historic train station over a century old. • 🆓 Free admission to explore the station • 🚉 Historic platforms and vintage train cars, full of nostalgic charm ⸻ 🚆 About Riding the Train & Ticket Details You can ride a real vintage train here, but this is separate from general admission: 🚂 Train Ride Experience: • 🎟️ Adult: around $28 • 🎟️ Child: around $14 🎫 Train ride tickets include admission to the Main Museum Building. ⸻ 🏡 Explore Snoqualmie Town After the Museum The Snoqualmie Depot is located right in town, just steps away from restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, and dessert shops! ☕️🍰 Vibe of the town: • Quiet, clean, with a classic American feel • Perfect for a leisurely stroll—relaxed pace • Fully decked out in holiday decorations for Christmas! ⸻ 🌲 If you have extra time, consider: • Visiting Snoqualmie Falls to see the waterfall 📍 Perfect Day Trip Route: Railway Museum → Historic Depot → Lunch in Town → Waterfall (optional) ⸻ 💡 Tips ▫️ The museum has two locations—the Main Building requires a ticket. ▫️ Train rides and general admission are separate experiences. ▫️ Train ride tickets usually include admission to the Main Building. ▫️ About 30–40 minutes from Seattle, with convenient parking. #ChristmasVibesAllAround