Mid-Continent Railway Museum

Overview

Mid-Continent Railway Museum is an outdoor, living museum and operating railroad recreating the Golden Age of Railroading experience. Educational exhibits and displays of restored rolling stock.

447911/wisconsin-dells-attractions/Mid-Continent-Railway-Museum2062-02A family relaxing in a train car.<p>Mid-Continent Railway Museum is an outdoor, living museum and operating railroad recreating the Golden Age of Railroading experience. Educational exhibits and displays of restored rolling stock.</p>Visit Website<p>May &ndash; October</p>Mid-Continent Railway Museum/Files/Partner-Images/Attr-Partner-Images/MidContinentRailwayMuseum_1.jpgA train car on display.The Mid-Continent Railway Museum is an outdoor museum & offers one of the best train rides in Wisconsin. Read reviews, get directions or get tickets.MidContinentRailwayMuseum_2.jpg658163ImageMid-Continent Railway Museum82769/events-at-wisconsin-dells/Autumn-Color-Weekend-at-Mid-Continent-Railway-Museum/Files/Images/Events/Mid-Contintent-AutumnTrain.jpgAutumn Train at Mid-Continent Railway Museum51302026-10-10T14:30:000MId-Continent Railway MuseumE8948 Museum Rd53951<table align="center">
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			<p>Enjoy the beautiful colors of autumn from the comfort of a restored, vintage passenger car&nbsp;at Mid-Continent Railway Museum! Our leaf-peeping tours take you on a scenic journey through the countryside of Sauk County. Sit back and relax as you travel along the unspoiled right-of-way of our historic Chicago &amp; North Western rail line. This unforgettable journey departs at the following times: 10am, 11:30am&nbsp;1pm&nbsp;&amp; 2:30pm.</p>
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</table>608-522-4261inquiries@midcontinent.orgGet Ticketslearn more about mid continental railway/Files/Images/Global-Images/GoogleMap_Default.jpgDirections<p>Adults: $24<br />
Seniors: $22<br />
Children (3-15): $13<br />
Children (under 2): Free</p>Autumn Color Weekend at Mid-Continent Railway MuseumEnjoy the fall colors while traveling on a full restored vintage passenger car at Mid-Continent Railway Museum!Mid-Contintent-AutumnTrain.jpg701553Image2026-10-10T10:00:002026-10-11T10:00:002026-10-17T10:00:002026-10-18T10:00:002116502026-10-10T10:00:00.0002026-10-18T00:00:00.000GoogleMap_Default.jpg94731ImageAge GroupAmenitiesAttraction TypeBlog - Age GroupBlog - CategoryBlog - SeasonCommunity TypeConvention AmenitiesCountry - NWS Data ModulesDeal CategoryDining TypeDiscountDowntown CategoryEvent Audience - NWS Data ModulesEvent CategoryFestivals/Special EventsOther EventsEvent Type - NWS Data ModulesExpected AttendanceIcon SetLocality - NWS Data ModulesNorth FreedomLodging TypeMemberMid-Continent Railway MuseumMid-Continent Railway Museum Gift ShopNWS Data ModulesTopic - NWS Data ModulesPersonID - NWS Data ModulesPlaces Country - NWS Data ModulesRegion - NWS Data ModulesWISeasonShopping TypeSite Display - NWS Data ModulesSports AmenitiesSports CategorySports Facility TypesSupplier TypeTopic - NWS Data ModulesVisitor Services TypeWaterpark Type125141/events-at-wisconsin-dells/Holiday-Flyer-at-Mid-Continent-Railway-Museum/Files/Images/Events/Mid-Contintent-HolidayFlyer.jpgThe Holiday Flyer Train at Mid-Continent Railway Museum51112026-12-05T17:30:000Mid-Continent RailwayE8948 Museum Rd53951<p>Celebrate the holiday season with a festive train ride at Mid-Continent Railway Museum. Embark on a 55-minute evening ride through rural Sauk County. Aboard the train, passengers will enjoy festive decorations and music. Hot chocolate and goodies will be provided onboard.</p>

<p>This is a rare chance to experience Mid-Continent&rsquo;s train rides during twilight or after dark (depending on the departure time chosen), proving a unique ride experience. The century-old railcars are kept comfortably warm using the train&rsquo;s original steam heating system for a truly historic atmosphere.</p>

<p>Departure times are 4:00pm and 5:30pm.</p>

<p><em>SANTA WILL NOT BE ABOARD THE HOLIDAY FLYER TRAIN. For an experience with Santa, please book our Santa Express trains.</em></p>608-522-4261inquiries@midcontinent.orgGet TicketsLearn more about mid-continent railway museum/Files/Images/Global-Images/GoogleMap_Default.jpgDirections<p>Adults: $30<br />
Children (3-15): $14<br />
Children (under 2): Free</p>Holiday Flyer at Mid-Continent Railway MuseumCelebrate the holiday season aboard a coal-fired train built in the early 1900s at Mid-Continent Railway Museum.Mid-Contintent-HolidayFlyer.jpg865017Image2026-12-05T16:00:002026-12-06T16:00:001010022026-12-05T16:00:00.0002023-12-03T00:00:00.000GoogleMap_Default.jpg94731ImageAge GroupAmenitiesAttraction TypeBlog - Age GroupBlog - CategoryBlog - SeasonCommunity TypeConvention AmenitiesCountry - NWS Data ModulesDeal CategoryDining TypeDiscountDowntown CategoryEvent Audience - NWS Data ModulesEvent CategoryHoliday EventsEvent Type - NWS Data ModulesExpected AttendanceIcon SetLocality - NWS Data ModulesNorth FreedomLodging TypeMemberMid-Continent Railway MuseumMid-Continent Railway Museum Gift ShopNWS Data ModulesTopic - NWS Data ModulesPersonID - NWS Data ModulesPlaces Country - NWS Data ModulesRegion - NWS Data ModulesWISeasonShopping TypeSite Display - NWS Data ModulesSports AmenitiesSports CategorySports Facility TypesSupplier TypeTopic - NWS Data ModulesVisitor Services TypeWaterpark Type82775/events-at-wisconsin-dells/Pumpkin-Special-at-Mid-Continent-Railway-Museum/Files/Images/Events/Mid-Contintent-PumpkinSpecial.jpgPumpkin Special at Mid-Continent Railway Museum51322026-10-24T14:30:000Mid-Continent Railway MuseumE8948 Museum Rd53951<p>Finding your Halloween pumpkin is more fun at Mid-Continent Railway Museum. Climb aboard the Pumpkin special and make your way to Quartzite Lake, where pumpkins from a local grower await your arrival. Bring your &ldquo;harvest&rdquo; aboard with you for the return to North Freedom. This pumpkin journey departs at the following times: 10 AM, 11:30 AM 1 PM &amp; 2:30 PM.</p>608-522-4261inquiries@midcontinent.orgGet Ticketslearn more about mid-continent railway/Files/Images/Global-Images/GoogleMap_Default.jpgDirections<p>Adults: $24<br />
Seniors: $22<br />
Children (3-15): $13<br />
Children (under 2): Free<br />
<em>Pumpkin purchase is optional and not included in train ticket admission.</em></p>Pumpkin Special at Mid-Continent Railway MuseumTake a ride on the pumpkin special to a local patch where you can pick out a pumpkin!Mid-Contintent-PumpkinSpecial.jpg590628Image2026-10-24T10:00:002026-10-25T10:00:00101002026-10-24T10:00:00.0002026-10-25T00:00:00.000GoogleMap_Default.jpg94731ImageAge GroupAmenitiesAttraction TypeBlog - Age GroupBlog - CategoryBlog - SeasonCommunity TypeConvention AmenitiesCountry - NWS Data ModulesDeal CategoryDining TypeDiscountDowntown CategoryEvent Audience - NWS Data ModulesEvent CategoryHoliday EventsEvent Type - NWS Data ModulesExpected AttendanceIcon SetLocality - NWS Data ModulesNorth FreedomLodging TypeMemberMid-Continent Railway MuseumNWS Data ModulesTopic - NWS Data ModulesPersonID - NWS Data ModulesPlaces Country - NWS Data ModulesRegion - NWS Data ModulesWISeasonShopping TypeSite Display - NWS Data ModulesSports AmenitiesSports CategorySports Facility TypesSupplier TypeTopic - NWS Data ModulesVisitor Services TypeWaterpark Type82785/events-at-wisconsin-dells/Santa-Express-at-Mid-Continent-Railway-Museum/Files/Images/Events/Mid-Contintent-SantaExpress.jpgSanta Express at Mid-Continent Railway Museum51332026-11-28T14:30:000Mid-Continent RailwayE8948 Museum Rd53951<p>Celebrate this holiday season in a uniquely festive way aboard the annual Santa Express. Santa will make a special appearance as you travel aboard historic railcars built in the early 1900s. Available times are 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm.</p>608-522-4261inquiries@midcontinent.orgGet TicketsLearn more about mid-continent railway museum/Files/Images/Global-Images/GoogleMap_Default.jpgDirections<p>Adults: $30<br />
Children (3-15): $14<br />
Children (under 2): Free</p>Santa Express at Mid-Continent Railway MuseumCelebrate the holiday season aboard a coal-fired train built in the early 1900s at Mid-Continent Railway Museum.Mid-Contintent-SantaExpress.jpg482977Image2026-11-28T10:00:002026-11-29T10:00:001010022026-11-28T10:00:00.0002023-12-03T00:00:00.000GoogleMap_Default.jpg94731ImageAge GroupAmenitiesAttraction TypeBlog - Age GroupBlog - CategoryBlog - SeasonCommunity TypeConvention AmenitiesCountry - NWS Data ModulesDeal CategoryDining TypeDiscountDowntown CategoryEvent Audience - NWS Data ModulesEvent CategoryHoliday EventsEvent Type - NWS Data ModulesExpected AttendanceIcon SetLocality - NWS Data ModulesNorth FreedomLodging TypeMemberMid-Continent Railway MuseumMid-Continent Railway Museum Gift ShopNWS Data ModulesTopic - NWS Data ModulesPersonID - NWS Data ModulesPlaces Country - NWS Data ModulesRegion - NWS Data ModulesWISeasonShopping TypeSite Display - NWS Data ModulesSports AmenitiesSports CategorySports Facility TypesSupplier TypeTopic - NWS Data ModulesVisitor Services TypeWaterpark Type125134/events-at-wisconsin-dells/Santa-Express-at-Mid-Continent-Railway-Museum0Copy/Files/Images/Events/Mid-Contintent-SantaExpress.jpgSanta Express at Mid-Continent Railway Museum51342026-12-05T14:30:000Mid-Continent RailwayE8948 Museum Rd53951<p>Celebrate this holiday season in a uniquely festive way aboard the annual Santa Express. Santa will make a special appearance as you travel aboard historic railcars built in the early 1900s. Available times are 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm.</p>608-522-4261inquiries@midcontinent.orgGet TicketsLearn more about mid-continent railway museum/Files/Images/Global-Images/GoogleMap_Default.jpgDirections<p>Adults: $30<br />
Children (3-15): $14<br />
Children (under 2): Free</p>Santa Express at Mid-Continent Railway MuseumCelebrate the holiday season aboard a coal-fired train built in the early 1900s at Mid-Continent Railway Museum.Mid-Contintent-SantaExpress.jpg482977Image2026-12-05T10:00:002026-12-06T10:00:001010022026-12-05T10:00:00.0002023-12-03T00:00:00.000GoogleMap_Default.jpg94731ImageAge GroupAmenitiesAttraction TypeBlog - Age GroupBlog - CategoryBlog - SeasonCommunity TypeConvention AmenitiesCountry - NWS Data ModulesDeal CategoryDining TypeDiscountDowntown CategoryEvent Audience - NWS Data ModulesEvent CategoryHoliday EventsEvent Type - NWS Data ModulesExpected AttendanceIcon SetLocality - NWS Data ModulesNorth FreedomLodging TypeMemberMid-Continent Railway MuseumMid-Continent Railway Museum Gift ShopNWS Data ModulesTopic - NWS Data ModulesPersonID - NWS Data ModulesPlaces Country - NWS Data ModulesRegion - NWS Data ModulesWISeasonShopping TypeSite Display - NWS Data ModulesSports AmenitiesSports CategorySports Facility TypesSupplier TypeTopic - NWS Data ModulesVisitor Services TypeWaterpark Type82744/events-at-wisconsin-dells/Vintage-Rail-Car-Tours-at-Mid-Continent-Railway-Museum/Files/Partner-Images/Attr-Partner-Images/MidContinentRailwayMuseum_11.jpgTrain car a Mid-Continent Railway Museum51312026-09-26T17:00:000Mid Continent Railway MuseumE8948 Museum Rd.53951<p>For the weekend of Sept. 26<sup>th</sup> to 27<sup>th</sup>, Mid-Continent Railway Museum is offering tours inside several exquisitely restored railcars that are typically not open for public viewing. Knowledgeable restoration volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and bring the restoration process to life. Tours run from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Guided walking tour only. The train ride is a separate fare.</p>608-522-4261inquiries@midcontinent.orgMore event detailslearn more about mid-continental railway museum/Files/Images/Global-Images/GoogleMap_Default.jpgDirections<p>Adults/Seniors: $15</p>

<p>Children: $9</p>Event DetailsVintage Rail Car Tours at Mid-Continent Railway MuseumExplore the Interiors of Mid-Continent Railway Museum’s Finest Restorations!MidContinentRailwayMuseum_1[1].jpg791232Image2026-09-26T10:00:002026-09-27T10:00:00101002026-09-26T10:00:00.0002026-09-27T00:00:00.000GoogleMap_Default.jpg94731ImageAge GroupAmenitiesAttraction TypeBlog - Age GroupBlog - CategoryBlog - SeasonCommunity TypeConvention AmenitiesCountry - NWS Data ModulesDeal CategoryDining TypeDiscountDowntown CategoryEvent Audience - NWS Data ModulesEvent CategoryFestivals/Special EventsOther EventsEvent Type - NWS Data ModulesExpected AttendanceIcon SetLocality - NWS Data ModulesNorth FreedomLodging TypeMemberMid-Continent Railway MuseumMid-Continent Railway Museum Gift ShopNWS Data ModulesTopic - NWS Data ModulesPersonID - NWS Data ModulesPlaces Country - NWS Data ModulesRegion - NWS Data ModulesWISeasonShopping TypeSite Display - NWS Data ModulesSports AmenitiesSports CategorySports Facility TypesSupplier TypeTopic - NWS Data ModulesVisitor Services TypeWaterpark Type37382/Places/Attraction/Mid-Continent-Railway-Museum.htm2062-02E8948 Museum RdNorth FreedomWI53951(608) 522-4261(800) 930-1385inquiries@midcontinent.org(608) 522-4490https://www.midcontinent.org/Files/Images/Global-Images/GoogleMap_Default.jpgGet DirectionsMid-Continent Railway MuseumGoogleMap_Default.jpg94731ImageAge GroupAttraction TypeBlog - Age GroupBlog - CategoryBlog - SeasonCommunity TypeConvention AmenitiesCountry - NWS Data ModulesDeal CategoryDining TypeDiscountDowntown CategoryEvent Audience - NWS Data ModulesEvent CategoryEvent Type - NWS Data ModulesExpected AttendanceIcon SetLocality - NWS Data ModulesLodging TypeMemberMid-Continent Railway MuseumNWS Data ModulesTopic - NWS Data ModulesPersonID - NWS Data ModulesPlaces Country - NWS Data ModulesUnited StatesRegion - NWS Data ModulesShopping TypeSite Display - NWS Data ModulesSports AmenitiesSports CategorySports Facility TypesSupplier TypeTopic - NWS Data ModulesVisitor Services TypeWaterpark TypeAge GroupAmenitiesMilitary DiscountsAttraction TypeMuseums & Interactive ExhibitsScenic ToursBlog - Age GroupBlog - CategoryBlog - SeasonCommunity TypeConvention AmenitiesCountry - NWS Data ModulesDeal CategoryDining TypeDiscountMilitary DiscountDowntown CategoryEvent Audience - NWS Data ModulesEvent CategoryEvent Type - NWS Data ModulesExpected AttendanceLocality - NWS Data ModulesLodging TypeMemberMid-Continent Railway MuseumNWS Data ModulesTopic - NWS Data ModulesPersonID - NWS Data ModulesPlaces Country - NWS Data ModulesRegion - NWS Data ModulesSeasonFall (September 2 - November)Spring (March - May 22)Summer (Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day)Shopping TypeSite Display - NWS Data ModulesSports AmenitiesSports CategorySports Facility TypesSupplier TypeTopic - NWS Data ModulesVisitor Services TypeWaterpark Type750762025-01-15T10:56:24.31700