The La Grange Railroad Museum & Learning Center
Support the Museum
Online Silent Auction Details
Get ready to bid for a great cause! The La Grange Railroad Museum & Learning Center is hosting an Online Silent Auction this March, and you won’t want to miss the unique items we have lined up. By participating, you’re helping us maintain our historic equipment, preserve our exhibits, and keep our community programs chugging along!
Save the Date When: March 18th – 27th
Pickup: Winners can pick up their treasures at the museum during normal business hours.
NEW Reading by the Rails Schedule!
Reading by the Rails
Reading by the Rails just got even better! Come say hi to Miss Jade, explore the museum, and discover the magic of reading right by the tracks.
To make sure you have even more opportunities to join us, we are moving to a consistent routine.
Starting now, you can find us at the Museum every:
2nd and Last Friday of the month
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
We are also thrilled to introduce Miss Jade, who will be leading our special storytime sessions! Join her for a morning filled with magical stories, upbeat songs, and fun movement activities designed for babies through Pre-K (though all ages are always welcome!).
Upcoming Events
Family Fun Day
Family fun day is the perfect FREE community event for families and visitors of all ages! Join us for a S.T.E.A.M. Brick Building Challenge!
Our special events are free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Donation suggestions are $5 per individual or $15 for a group of three or more visitors.
Ernie's Lil Easter Egg Hunt
RAIN OR SHINE! Join us for our 2nd Annual Bunny Tails by the Rails Easter Egg Hunt! Explore the dining car and then meet us on the lawn for a colorful EGGstravaganza!
Reading by the Rails: Spring Showers & Flower Power
Reading by the Rails: Spring Showers & Flower Power
Weclome the arrival of Spring witch stories, songs, and movement! Geared for Babies - PreK (All Ages Welcome).
Reading by the Rails: Stories with Miss Jade!
Reading by the Rails: Spring Showers & Flower Power
Reading by the Rails just got even better! Come say hi to Miss Jade, explore the museum, and discover the magic of reading right by the tracks.
We are also thrilled to introduce Miss Jade, who will be leading our special Storytime sessions! Join her for a morning filled with magical stories, upbeat songs, and fun movement activities designed for babies through Pre-K (though all ages are always welcome!).
Music Bingo
Music Bingo at LaGrange Railroad Museum!
Join us for a fun night of music, friendly competition, and supporting a great local cause at Music Bingo inside the LaGrange Railroad Museum!
Here’s how it works:
Each player receives a bingo card filled with song titles. The host will play 30–45 seconds of each song and announce the title. If it’s on your card, mark it off — get Bingo and you could win!
Cost & Donations:
• $5 gets you one bingo card for BOTH rounds
• An additional $5 donation earns you an extra bingo card
• All donations benefit the educational programs at the LaGrange Railroad Museum
Family Fun Day
Family fun day is the perfect FREE community event for families and visitors of all ages!
Our special events are free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Donation suggestions are $5 per individual or $15 for a group of three or more visitors.
Rail Fest 2026
The OFFICIAL Family Fun Zone for Rail Fest 2026!
One of the country’s only town with a freight train running ON its historic Main Street! This exciting event will feature historical exhibits, train layouts, train & craft vendors, live music and entertainment, family-friendly activities, food trucks and, of course, the iconic sight of the train passing through downtown La Grange!
Yard Sale by the Rails
We are hosting our first Yard Sale by the Rails! Starting May 1st, the museum will be accepting donations from the community. Proceeds support the education department.
