Oklahoma Railway Museum – Oklahoma City, OK

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Oklahoma Railway Museum – Oklahoma City, OK
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Oklahoma Railway Museum
Experience History In Motion
The Oklahoma Railway Museum allows you to experience history in motion, with an educational experience of railroads and how they shaped Oklahoma and the Nation.
Open 9am to 5pm Thurs. through Sat. January- October
May close for inclement weather or if temperature is below 40 or over 100 degrees for the safety of our volunteers
Upcoming Events
Steam Train Ride
April 11-12 & 18-19, 2026
On Sale Now!
Diesel At the Throttle
May - August
1st and 3rd Saturdays
On Sale Now!
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Diesel Train Ride
May - August
1st and 3rd Saturdays
On Sale Now!
Rail Bike Tours Now Booking!
Joy Rails is an exciting new outdoor experience in at the Oklahoma Railway Museum!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind tour utilizing custom made Rail-Bikes. The tours run north and east through neighborhoods and the beautiful Lincoln Park Golf Course.
CONTACT FORM
1-541-786-8205
Independent Vendor - Oklahoma Railway Museum does not handle ticketing use links above to contact Joy Rails
Online ticket sales
Frequently Asked Questions
Ways To Enjoy the Museum
Walk In
Stop by and say hi! The Museum is open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, so you're welcome to visit us during those times.
Learn More
Train Rides
We run train rides every first and third Saturday of the month from April through August — buy a ticket now to reserve your seat.
Book Your Ride
Special Events
Throughout the year we run various special events, like our Halloween Train and Polar Express train rides. Browse the calendar for upcoming events.
Browse Events
Book a Group
Want to bring a group for your own custom event? We can help! From field trips to birthday parties, we'll create an unforgettable experience for all.
Plan A Party
The train is woven into America's history. From the Transcontinental Railroad to the railway barons of the early 20th century to today's transportation networks, rail is the beating heart of America's transportation industry.
Experience that history firsthand with the Oklahoma Railway Museum.
"Where in the State?" visits the Oklahoma Railway Museum!
As part of their mission to spotlight the best of Oklahoma, hosts Jeff Roberts (Magic Man) and Rachael James take viewers on an exciting journey through the Oklahoma Railway Museum. In this episode, they delve into the museum's fascinating history and chat with one of our dedicated volunteers about what makes it a special place for so many. From Route 66 adventures to uncovering hidden gems, "
Where in the State?
" showcases Oklahoma's rich culture, and this stop at our museum is no exception.
Celebrating the Route 66 Centennial in 2026
Ride the Rails & Relive the Mother Road
As America prepares to celebrate the
Route 66 Centennial in 2026
, the Oklahoma Railway Museum is proud to be part of this historic journey. Our museum is a featured stop on the
TravelOK Route 66 Passport
, welcoming road trippers from across the country to explore Oklahoma’s deep railroad heritage alongside the magic of Route 66.
We’re also highlighted in the
Route 66 Association’s Trip Guide
, making it easy for travelers to plan their perfect Mother Road adventure—including a stop at our museum to experience vintage railcars, historic locomotives, and hands-on exhibits.
📍 Discover more about our Route 66 connection in the article by Steve Kamm on our Route 66 page.
History in Motion
Other museums offer you static exhibits. But when you visit the Oklahoma Railway Museum, you can actually see history in motion.
See the steam engines that carried settlers across the Great Plains. Run your fingers over the same handrails your great-great-grandparents touched. And best of all, sign up for a ride and you can actually ride the great trains of yesteryear — just like your ancestors did.
Static exhibits can show you history. Here, you experience it. And best of all? Admission to the museum itself is free, although there are ways you can support the museum.
What Visitors Said
Fantastic experience. From the check in to the vendors on site to the crew aboard the train. Our girls enjoyed the train ride for the Polar Express. The hot chocolate was super delicious the cookies were TASTY also. I'm very excited to do this again in the future. The value was worth it in my perspective. Whomever is in charge of logistics did a great job and should be commended.
The Smith family of Yukon, Oklahoma
Polar Express was out of this world amazing!!! Very professional and actors/actresses were insane good! The whole performance was good and the singing brought tears to my eyes. Loved it. May go back again before Christmas.
Kara Baumann
Participated in both diesel & steam “At the Throttle “ events. To live out my dream of not only operating a diesel, but the opportunity to be in control of a steam locomotive were the greatest gifts ever received for my birthday. Both engineers on each piece of equipment were friendly, patient, and extremely knowledgeable of their locomotives and “rail history “ associated with the old Katy Line the museum operates on. I learned so much in my short time spent on the rails. Thank you ORM members and volunteers for making these events possible to the public.
Matt Billen
Experience ORM
Plan Your Visit
Decide if you want your visit to be a walk-in, a train ride, a special event, or a custom group event.
Visit The Museum
Visit our museum in Oklahoma City near NE 36th Street and I-35.
Enjoy The History
Experience history in motion with our hands-on exhibits and train rides.
Plan Your Visit
Upcoming Events
About ORM
The Oklahoma Railway Museum has grown exponentially from its humble beginnings. Early on, there was only one operational locomotive, and the Museum was only able to take 350 passengers per year. In 2019, we handled over 38,000. We've gone from one operational locomotive to four, and more are in the works.
Though it's grown from its beginnings as a small chapter of the NRHS, the Museum still has the same mission those founding members had: to help people experience the unique thrill of a historic passenger train ride. We're not just preserving history — we're keeping it in motion.
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