Railroad Museum Changes and Schedule of Events for 2013

As the spectacular year of 2012 comes to a close and we prepare for an even busier 2013 the Board of Directors have made some changes that I would like to pass on to all of our valued friends, guests and volunteers.

The Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District and Railroad Museum will be closed from December 22^nd through January 8^th to all personnel.  After the busy and hectic year we had we thought our volunteers and staff could use some well-deserved down time from the railroad museum operations and enjoy the holidays with family and friends as they should be. Thank you to all of our volunteers and staff, our success this year could only have happen because of you. Your dedication, hard work and playfulness with our visitors gives them the fun, educational family experience that keeps them coming back for repeat visits. You are all outstanding people and we are so lucky to be working with you all.

Changes for 2013

A Time to Build New Exhibits – The Railroad Museum complex will be closed to the public from December 22, 2012 through February 28, 2013. The museum will be open to volunteers and staff from January 9, 2013 through February 28, 2013. This time will be used so that we can build new exhibits, work on old exhibits and catch up on maintenance and housekeeping. Parking for volunteers and staff will be allowed in-side the Historic District fence during this time frame.

Hours of Operation – We will maintain our 6 day work week that we started this year, however we are changing the day we are closed. To put us in line with the other museums and tourist attractions in town we are changing our closed date from Tuesday to Monday.

Beginning March 1^st                                                                        

Monday – CLOSED

Tuesday – Saturday – 10 am - 4 pm

Sunday – Noon – 4 pm

Major Holidays - CLOSED

Admission Rates

Adults -$5

Seniors - $4

Students (6-18) - $3

Kids 5 and younger - Free

Family Package (2 Adults and 3 or more childern) $20.00

New for 2013: Each admission ticket will include a free motor car ride ticket. (Additional motor car rides can be purchased for only $2 each)

Please contact us for special rates on tour groups, birthday parties and special events (weddings, family reunions, business meetings, etc..)

2013 Schedule of Events

• Founders Day – Saturday, March 2^nd (Spring Time Reopening)
• Easter at the Roundhouse – Saturday, March 23^rd (1^st Annual Easter Event) – This event has been scheduled due to numerous visitor inquiries and requests.
• National Train Day (Sioux City Historic Preservation Week) – Saturday, May 11^th 
• Ironhorse Day – Saturday, June 8^th  (moved from October and combined with Trains, Tripods and Snapshots Day)
• Ag/Rail Heritage Festival – Saturday and Sunday, August 17^th  and 18^th 
• Rock-n-Rail Music Festival – Saturday, September 14^th 
• Smithsonian Day- Saturday, September 21st 
• Halloween at the Roundhouse – Saturday, October 26^th 
• National Model Railroad Month Event – Saturday, November 16^th 
• Santa’s Whistle Stop Tour – Saturdays – December 7^th, 14^th, and 21^st

 Web site updates will be occurring in January with new information and updated photos of events. Please return to this Blog or check us out on Facebook and You Tube for the latest updates and information.  

Thank you for your support. Thank you for your time. We have really enjoyed meeting each and everyone of you this past year. We wish and your family's the best for the new year and hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season.