Fox River Expansion Grand Opening!

Name: Fox River Expansion Grand Opening!
Start: 2025-09-20T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-20T17:00:00-05:00
Location: National Railroad Museum

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

National Railroad Museum | Green Bay, WI

The National Railroad Museum is proud to announce the grand opening of its highly anticipated Fox River Expansion on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This milestone marks the latest chapter in the Museum’s nearly 70-year history of preserving America’s railroad heritage and serving as a dynamic educational resource.
To celebrate, admission will be reduced to $9.20 for all visitors (ages 2+), and train rides will be offered free of charge throughout the day.
The public is invited to enjoy a full day of special programming, including guided tours, live demonstrations, lectures, music, and family-friendly activities. Highlights include:
• Tours of the Lenfestey Addition – 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
• Handcar & Track Laying Demonstrations – 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
• Brian’s Handcar Demonstrations – 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
• Educational Lectures – 9:15 a.m. (Railroad Talk), 11:30 a.m. (Harvey Girls), 1:00 p.m. (Railway Post Office)
• Train Rides – 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
• Information Booths – Operation Lifesaver with Lt. Gene Meyer, CN Police; Membership & Volunteer opportunities; Events & Education Programming
• Live Music – “Hibernian” performing in the Lenfestey Addition
Founded in 1956 by Green Bay community leaders with a single locomotive in a city park, the National Railroad Museum has grown into a 78,000-square-foot, Congressionally-designated institution that welcomes more than 100,000 visitors annually. The Museum is home to over 70 pieces of rolling stock and more than 150,000 artifacts, serving as a trusted steward of two centuries of railroad history.
The Fox River Expansion was made possible through the Museum’s Full Steam Ahead! Capital Campaign and addresses key needs for growth, including:
• Expanded ADA-accessible outdoor spaces along the picturesque Fox River
• Increased climate-controlled exhibit space to protect and display priceless artifacts
• Additional room for immersive, technology-rich educational experiences
• Greater capacity to host community events, school programs, and traveling exhibits
As one of the region’s most-visited attractions, the Museum contributes more than $20 million annually to the local economy, drawing tourists from over 50 countries and offering unique educational programming aligned with Wisconsin State Model Academic Standards.
Learn more about the Fox River Expansion at https://nationalrrmuseum.org/capital-campaign/