# California State Railroad Museum Steam Locomotives & Train Tables > Place to go for families in the Sacramento–Roseville–Folsom area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: California State Railroad Museum, 125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814 - Ages: All ages (Children 5 and under free; third-floor Thomas train tables) - Price: $12 adults, $6 youth (ages 6-17); free for children 5 and under - Organizer: California State Parks & California State Railroad Museum Foundation - Official page: https://www.californiarailroad.museum/ - 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/sacramento/activities/california-state-railroad-museum-steam-locomotives-and-train-tables--listing-03fa66b25f64ba84185bb38e ## About Widely acclaimed as North America's finest railroad museum, the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento State Historic Park encompasses over 100,000 square feet of fascinating transportation history. Families can walk right up to 21 impeccably restored historic locomotives and railcars dating from the 1860s to the 1960s, including massive steam giants and luxurious vintage sleeper cars. On the museum's third floor, young children discover a dedicated train play paradise filled with dozens of Thomas & Friends wooden train tables, hands-on building tracks, and conductor dress-up gear. Interactive exhibits demonstrate telegraph codes, transcontinental railroad construction, and high-speed rail engineering in an awe-inspiring setting. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely wheelchair and stroller accessible via wide ramps and central elevators connecting all three levels; smooth polished concrete floors throughout. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean family restrooms with diaper changing stations on multiple floors; cushioned benches positioned throughout the locomotive pavilion. • Age Suitability: Perfect for all ages; toddlers are mesmerized by the giant polished engines and train tables, while older kids learn California history. • Sensory Tips: Gentle ambient lighting and occasional realistic locomotive steam whistle sounds; generally quiet, calm, and climate-controlled indoors. ## Similar picks in Sacramento - [Veterans Day Open Cockpit at the Aerospace Museum of California](https://grassyknees.com/sacramento/activities/veterans-day-open-cockpit-at-the-aerospace-museum-of-california--listing-61eb6230b9025d2a132c13a5) — Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Aerospace Museum of California, McClellan Park · Paid · checked Oct 30. 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