California State Railroad Museum

🎶 Mark your calendars for May 9!

Join us for Tracks of Tradition: Music, Dance and Heritage in Motion — a multisensory concert experience included with museum admission. The Purple Silk Youth Orchestra returns by popular demand, and this year the Chinese Folk Dance Association joins for an unforgettable celebration of culture, heritage, and history.

🥁 11:30–12:15 | Interactive pop-up performances — get up close with traditional Chinese instruments and the student musicians

🎵 1:30–2:30 | Main concert in the Roundhouse featuring the and

Perfect for the whole family! Kids and adults alike will love the live music and dance performances while exploring the Museum. All included with the price of admission.

More info at www.californiarailroad.museum/purplesilk.

🥳 Happy birthday Theodore Judah! 🥳 March 4 is the 200th anniversary of his birth and we are honored to celebrate someone so important to the history of railroading in California.

🔎 If you want to learn more about him, celebrate at a special talk about his life and legacy on Saturday, March 7. The talk will be given twice: at 11am and again at 1pm.

🚂 This will be inside the California State Railroad Museum and is included with regular admission.

See you there!

🎉📖 Happy (belated) National Library Shelfie Day from the California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives!

Today, we're highlighting the top shelfies from our library and archives staff - let's show them some love!

1. Author and CSRM Library & Archives Volunteer, Jeff Asay points to his favorite shelf in the library showcasing the books he authored himself.

2. Assistant Archivist Gretchen Underwood features a beautifully-bound collection of issues from Trains magazine, dating as far back as the year 1940.

3. Assistant Archivist Claire Phillips takes her love of libraries outdoors while on San Francisco's Double Cross Trail.

We are grateful for our archivists and volunteers for their efforts conserving stories of the past, to be enjoyed by countless visitors in the present. Learn more about the amazing work of the California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives on our website - link in bio!

🚂📚 Join us this holiday Monday, January 19, for a very special Story Time at the Museum. We will be reading two wonderful books, including a guest appearance by author Marie A. Young, who will read her book, The Porters.

After story time, families can enjoy a themed scavenger hunt and coloring pages inspired by the books.

All Aboard for Story Time takes place every Monday at 11:00 am inside the Museum. The program is free with museum admission and is designed for toddlers and preschoolers, but all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

🚨New book alert! Join us for a very special Story Time at the California State Railroad Museum!

🌟 “The Porters” by Marie A. Young

🚂 Enjoy a live reading by the author, plus coloring pages and more.

Saturday, Nov. 1 at 11am
This Story Time is FREE! 🤩
(*Access to Museum exhibits requires regular admission)

For more information, visit https://www.californiarailroad.museum/events/special-story-time-the-porters/195852.

Tomorrow is the day!

We have a few extra slots available for Homeschool Day!

Homeschool Day is happening tomorrow, Friday, October 17th at the California State Railroad Museum!

Where: 125 "I" St, Sacramento, CA 95814
When: 10:00am-12:00pm

Reserve your spot here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20283960&appointmentType=83508098

Homeschool Families are still able to attend but will be subject to admission fees.

Calling all Homeschool Families! Homeschool Day is returning to the California State Railroad Museum on October 17, 2025, from 10AM to 12PM.

🎉 What to Expect: 🎉

🚂 FREE Admission: Homeschool Families that register by OCTOBER 4th using the provided link will receive free admission to the California State Railroad Museum on October 17. Please note that you must enter between 10AM and 12PM for free admission.

📚Interactive Activities: We’ll have a variety of educational activity stations located throughout the museum. Meet a museum curator, decode a telegraph, learn about primary sources, and much more! These activities are designed for K-6 students, but all are welcome.

Register HERE: https://www.californiarailroad.museum/events/homeschool-day/193302

Come celebrate with State Parks!