Event Prices
Museum Admission*
$10 for Adults
$9 for Seniors (65+)/Military**
$8 for Children 3-12
Train Ride + Museum Admission*
$20 for Adults
$18 for Seniors (65+)/Military**
$16 for Children 3-12
Free for Members & Children under 3.
*These prices do not include taxes or fees.
**Must present approved military ID along with ticket for entry. Limit 1 per military ID.
Winter Train Rides
December 26 – 31, 2025
Looking for a fun outing during the week between Christmas and New year? Visit the N.C. Transportation Museum and ride our holiday decorated train, explore our exhibits, and pick up a gift or souvenir at the Gift Station.
Plan your visit today for a trip into the past at the museum that moves you!
Train Ride Schedule
Friday, December 26 and Saturday, December 27, Monday, December 29 – Wednesday, December 31 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 28 at 1 p.m., 2 p.m, and 3 p.m.
For the Winter Train, members are free but encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance using their membership number. When visiting during regular non-special event days, members can check in at Barber Junction Visitor Center to receive their wristbands, member stickers, and train ride tickets; no online tickets are available. For membership information click here.
Event Prices
Museum Admission*
$10 for Adults
$9 for Seniors (65+)/Military**
$8 for Children 3-12
Train Ride + Museum Admission*
$20 for Adults
$18 for Seniors (65+)/Military**
$16 for Children 3-12
Free for Members & Children under 3.
Train Ride Schedule
Friday, December 26 and Saturday, December 27, Monday, December 29 – Wednesday, December 31 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.
Sunday, December 28 at 1 p.m., 2 p.m, and 3 p.m.
*These prices do not include taxes or fees.
**Must present approved military ID along with ticket for entry. Limit 1 per military ID.
