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 Museum125141/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 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 Type782082025-01-15T10:56:24.31700