# Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure at Eiteljorg Museum > Event for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 21 – Jan 18 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 - Ages: All ages (Children 4 and under free) - Price: $18 adults, $10 youth (ages 5-17), free for children 4 and under; members free - Organizer: Eiteljorg Museum - Official page: https://eiteljorg.org/exhibitions/jingle-rails/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/jingle-rails-the-great-western-adventure-at-eiteljorg-museum--listing-600fee024bb53380cc543d04 ## About Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure is one of Indianapolis's most enchanting family holiday traditions, located in the heart of White River State Park. This breathtaking locomotive wonderland features nine G-scale model trains traversing nearly 1,200 feet of track through miniature replicas of iconic American West and Indianapolis landmarks. Every single miniature structure—including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Lucas Oil Stadium, Monument Circle, the Grand Canyon, Old Faithful at Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore, and the Golden Gate Bridge—is intricately handcrafted from all-natural botanical materials such as tree bark, twigs, moss, pine cones, and acorns. Children love standing at eye level with the rumbling model locomotives, watching miniature cable cars, and hunting for hidden animal figurines nestled along the alpine train trestles. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Broad, level exhibition galleries allow easy stroller navigation; ramps and wide elevators connect all museum levels. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean family restrooms with baby changing stations and quiet seating areas are located on both the ground and upper levels. • Age Suitability: Exceptional appeal for train enthusiasts of all ages, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age kids, and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Train engines emit gentle chugging sounds and low whistles; exhibition lighting is soft and subdued, creating a soothing, focused atmosphere. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [A Christmas Carol at Indiana Repertory Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/a-christmas-carol-at-indiana-repertory-theatre--listing-ed9fcafa1af3566490c2369d) — Nov 20 – Dec 24 · 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Indiana Repertory Theatre · Ages 4–99 · From $28 · checked Nov 5. 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