Holiday Express Train Show

The Annual Fairfield Museum Holiday Express Train Show is open from November 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Don’t miss this holiday tradition! Young and old alike delight in the large and small-scale model trains winding around spectacular winter villages and beautiful holiday scenery. The whole family will enjoy the details of the collectibles, classic trains, modular dioramas, and antique trains in this eye-popping holiday display.

Holiday Express Train Show Hours:

Tuesdays – Fridays: 10 am-1 pm
Saturdays – Sundays: 10 am-4 pm

12/24, 12/31: 10 am-12 pm
12/29, 12/30: 10 am-4 pm
Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day

Admission:
$5/adult, $3/senior, $3/child over 5. Members and children ages 5 and under are FREE.

 

Exhibition-Related Events & Programs

November 28, 2026 | 5 – 7 pm | Grand Opening: 2026 Holiday Express Train Show

December 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026 | 9:30 – 10:00 am | All Aboard! Storytime

December 5, 2026 | 9:30 – 11:30 am | Santa Visits the Holiday Express Train Show!

December 12, 2026 | 10 am – 3:30 pm | Build-a-Train Family Workshop

December 18, 2026 | 5 – 6:30 pm | Polar Express Experience

December 19, 2026 | 10 am – 3:30 pm | Candy House Family Workshop

December 24, 2026 | 10 am – 12 pm | Drop-in Craft: Mini Polar Express Snowglobe

December 29, 30 and 31 | 10 am – 12 pm | Drop-in Craft: Paint-a-Train

 

Thank You to Our Holiday Express Train Show Sponsor:

And for the generous support from Connecticut G-Scalers Club and The Housatonic Model Railroad Club.