National New York Central Railroad Museum

Elkhart, IN

Calendar

Upcoming Events

  • Mar 14
    Storytime (NNYCRRM) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Come and enjoy children's train stories, crafts or coloring, as well as snacks for the kids! Let us know of any allergy concerns or feel free to bring your own snacks.
    Storytime included in admission price. Admission to the museum $6 for adults, $5 for children 4-12, 3 and under free of charge.

  • Mar 28
    Bunny Express (NNYCRRM) 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    All Aboard the Bunny Express! Join us this spring to enjoy an Easter scavenger hunt, games, activities, and treat bags for all the kids, as well as a chance to spend time with the Easter Bunny himself! 

  • Apr 11
    Storytime (NNYCRRM) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Come and enjoy children's train stories, crafts or coloring, as well as snacks for the kids! Let us know of any allergy concerns or feel free to bring your own snacks.
    Storytime included in admission price. Admission to the museum $6 for adults, $5 for children 4-12, 3 and under free of charge.

  • Apr 18
    175 Series Keynote: “The 20th Century Limited.” 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Join us for our keynote presentation in the 175 Series as documentary filmmaker, Rich Luckin, takes you onboard one of America’s most luxurious passenger trains, the New York Central’s 20th Century Limited. With red carpet service and champagne, this train was the way for celebrities and business tycoons to travel between New York and Chicago, 1902-1967. We welcome you to join us as we explore the train known as “Tiffany’s on rails.” 

    About the Speaker: 
    Rich Luckin is an author and documentary filmmaker whose award-winning programs about American passenger trains have aired on PBS stations nationwide. Luckin has been honored with three Regional Emmy nominations and 44 national and local video awards. He is also the author of Dining on Rails: An Encyclopedia of Railroad China


    Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
    Time: 2:00 pm
    Where: Event Space (National New York Central Railroad Museum, 721 S. Main St. Elkhart, IN) 

    All 175 Series presentations are free thanks to community sponsorships! No admission is required! 

    The 175 Series is a series of monthly guest speaker presentations and tours that tell the story of rail in Elkhart as part of ElkhartRail175
    ElkhartRail175 is generously sponsored by the Elkhart County CVB and the Friends of the NNYCRRM

  • May 09
    Storytime (NNYCRRM) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Come and enjoy children's train stories, crafts or coloring, as well as snacks for the kids! Let us know of any allergy concerns or feel free to bring your own snacks.
    Storytime included in admission price. Admission to the museum $6 for adults, $5 for children 4-12, 3 and under free of charge. 

  • Jun 13
    Storytime (NNYCRRM) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Come and enjoy children's train stories, crafts or coloring, as well as snacks for the kids! Let us know of any allergy concerns or feel free to bring your own snacks.
    Storytime included in admission price. Admission to the museum $6 for adults, $5 for children 4-12, 3 and under free of charge. 

  • Jun 27
    175 Series: What Happened at Benham West 2:00 PM

    Join us for a showing and discussion of the 80-minute documentary, What Happened at Benham West: African American Stories of Community, Displacement and Hope, presented by Nekeisha Alayna Alexis, MA, Intercultural Competence and Undoing Racism coordinator at AMBS. 

    Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 
    Time: 2:00 pm
    Where: Event Space (National New York Central Railroad Museum, 721 S. Main St. Elkhart, IN) 

    All 175 Series presentations are free thanks to community sponsorships. No admission is required! 
    This installment of the 175 Series is generously sponsored by Ruthmere

    The 175 Series is a series of monthly presentations by guest speakers and special tours that tell the story of rail in Elkhart as part of ElkhartRail175

    Learn more about the Benham West project and documentary: https://ambs.edu/benham-west-project/ 

  • Jul 11
    Storytime (NNYCRRM) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Come and enjoy children's train stories, crafts or coloring, as well as snacks for the kids! Let us know of any allergy concerns or feel free to bring your own snacks.
    Storytime included in admission price. Admission to the museum $6 for adults, $5 for children 4-12, 3 and under free of charge. 

  • Aug 08
    Storytime (NNYCRRM) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Come and enjoy children's train stories, crafts or coloring, as well as snacks for the kids! Let us know of any allergy concerns or feel free to bring your own snacks.
    Storytime included in admission price. Admission to the museum $6 for adults, $5 for children 4-12, 3 and under free of charge. 

  • Sep 12
    Storytime (NNYCRRM) 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    Come and enjoy children's train stories, crafts or coloring, as well as snacks for the kids! Let us know of any allergy concerns or feel free to bring your own snacks.
    Storytime included in admission price. Admission to the museum $6 for adults, $5 for children 4-12, 3 and under free of charge. 

Contact Us

National New York Central Railroad Museum

nnycrrm.info@cityofelkhartin.gov

Phone: (574) 294-3001


Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM EST