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THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride

When
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:30 PM–9:30 PMNovember 28-29 & December 5-6, 12-13, 19-22, departures between 2:30pm and 9:30pm; ticket time is when doors open.
Where
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation - North Car Shop (event entrance off Arlington Street)901 West Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21223Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages; tickets required for ages 2 and up; under 2 ride as lap infants
Cost
Prices vary by date and class. Bronze Class Child $50-$60, Adult $60-$70; Silver $80-$95; Gold Individual Adult $115-$120, Child $105-$110; Gold Booth $120-$125. Members discounted. Non-refundable.Free event parking at 1100 James Street (entrance on Arlington Street). Strollers not permitted beyond entrance (stroller check provided).
Organizer
National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 28 · Sun, Nov 29 · Sat, Dec 5 · Sun, Dec 6 · Sat, Dec 12 · Sun, Dec 13 · Sat, Dec 19 · Sun, Dec 20 · Mon, Dec 21 · Tue, Dec 22

Two-hour holiday experience: guests in pajamas board a heated train for a live 'Hot Chocolate' performance with dancing chefs, cocoa and a cookie, and a visit from Santa, who gives each guest a silver sleigh bell. At the 'North Pole' there are holiday crafts, s'mores kits, model train layouts and photos with Santa. Sensory kits, headphone check-out and a character-free Sensory Station are available; guests needing accessible seating should buy Bronze Car A.

Visit the official site ↗
Official sources checked2026-10-14

Published details checked online. Contact responsiveness and live booking availability have not been confirmed.

Free event parking at 1100 James Street (entrance on Arlington Street). Strollers not permitted beyond entrance (stroller check provided).

What was checked & what still needs confirmation

Year not printed in the date line, but the museum homepage 'Upcoming Events' and its calendar are on the 2026-27 season and Nov 28, 2026 is a Saturday. Event entrance is the North Car Shop, not the main entrance at 901 W. Pratt St. 'Tickets are now on sale!'

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