Mid-Continent Railway Museum Admission

Explore indoor and outdoor railroad exhibits and nearly 100 historic train cars at your own pace

From$5/ person

Duration

Up to 1 hour

Includes

Museum entry, Tour pamphlet

Highlights

Stroll through Mid-Continent Railway Museum's indoor and outdoor exhibits at your own pace. View award-winning restorations and nearly 100 historic rail cars and locomotives.

Wander among vintage locomotives and coaches
Discover award-winning restorations in exhibit halls
Snap photos of nearly 100 historic rail cars
Learn railroad history through interpretive signage
Plan your visit between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM

What's Included

Admission to all museum display areas
Self-guided museum tour pamphlet

FAQs

Do Museum Admission tickets sell out?
No. There is no limit to the number of Museum Admission tickets available, and you can purchase on arrival.

Where do I check in?
Check in at the museum depot to receive your tickets and the "Tour of the Yards" pamphlet.

I don't remember this option before. Is this new?
Yes. This ticket offers flexibility for guests who wish to explore exhibits without taking the train ride.

Do children ages 0-2 need tickets?
Children 0-2 years old do not need a ticket for museum admission only; they need an Infant ticket if taking the train ride.

Things to know

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children 0–2 enter free for museum admission only.

Cancellation policy

Unused museum admission reservations may be canceled for a full cash refund, moved to another day, or converted to a gift card. The request must be received by the time of the final train departure on the day the ticket is valid.

Meeting location

Mid-Continent Railway Museum, E8948 Museum Road North Freedom, WI 53951

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Mid-Continent Railway Museum Admission

Explore indoor and outdoor railroad exhibits and nearly 100 historic train cars at your own pace

From$5/ person

Duration

Up to 1 hour

Includes

Museum entry, Tour pamphlet

Highlights

Stroll through Mid-Continent Railway Museum's indoor and outdoor exhibits at your own pace. View award-winning restorations and nearly 100 historic rail cars and locomotives.

Wander among vintage locomotives and coaches
Discover award-winning restorations in exhibit halls
Snap photos of nearly 100 historic rail cars
Learn railroad history through interpretive signage
Plan your visit between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM

What's Included

Admission to all museum display areas
Self-guided museum tour pamphlet

FAQs

Do Museum Admission tickets sell out?
No. There is no limit to the number of Museum Admission tickets available, and you can purchase on arrival.

Where do I check in?
Check in at the museum depot to receive your tickets and the "Tour of the Yards" pamphlet.

I don't remember this option before. Is this new?
Yes. This ticket offers flexibility for guests who wish to explore exhibits without taking the train ride.

Do children ages 0-2 need tickets?
Children 0-2 years old do not need a ticket for museum admission only; they need an Infant ticket if taking the train ride.

Things to know

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children 0–2 enter free for museum admission only.

Cancellation policy

Review summary

4.7

Excellent

981 reviewsGoogle Maps

This museum pulls in serious praise from train enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, with volunteers consistently earning recognition for their knowledge and enthusiasm. The restored rolling stock collection is impressive, housed in large sheds with everything from passenger cars to unique pieces like the historic fish car. Most guests appreciate the hour-long train rides through the countryside, though a few found the pace slower than expected and the route less scenic than anticipated. The experience can feel a bit confusing for first-timers trying to navigate what's included and where they can explore independently. Some visitors had trouble figuring out the self-guided museum portions or found viewing the trains from ground level limiting since you can't enter many cars. However, those who engaged with the volunteer-led tours and cab rides (book ahead, only one rider per excursion) came away genuinely impressed. The gift shop stands out for offering actual railroadiana collectibles rather than typical tourist merchandise. If you're into railroad history, the volunteers' dedication and the quality of restoration work make this worth the visit.

What people are saying

This was a delightful diversion from hectic nearby Wisconsin Dells! While waiting for the one hour round trip, my wife explored the gift shop and sat in the quaint depot, but I explored one of the two large sheds full of old cars and locomotives. Some are impressively restored and all have thorough written histories nearby. Observing restored cars requires using stairs, but the depot has a lift to access the passenger cars for the ride to and from LaRue from North Freedom. The conductor, dressed in period attire provide an impressive narrative history of the train, the tracks and the area. Well worth the price of the ticket!