School Days
May 6th and 7th
All Aboard for Fun and Learning!
Join us for School Days at the Monticello Railway Museum, where students and teachers can step back in time and experience the golden age of rail travel! This unique event is the perfect mix of education and adventure. Climb aboard for a 30-minute ride on a full-sized diesel-powered train through the scenic Central Illinois countryside and explore some of our beautifully restored historic train cars. Trains depart at 9:30 AM, 10:15 AM, and 11:00 AM. Please allow approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours to ride the train and view the exhibits. Accommodations are also available for home school groups and pre-school age children. Please make your reservations early as we are limiting the number of passengers per train to make your visit more enjoyable.
Exhibits Include:
Sleeping Car: Discover how passengers traveled in comfort on long journeys.
Railway Post Office (RPO) Car: Learn how mail was sorted and delivered at lightning speed right on the train.
Caboose: Explore the life of a train crew in this classic railcar.
Event Details:
Tickets: $5 for all riders (Children and Adults)
Train Departures: 9:30 AM, 10:15 AM, and 11:00 AM (Reservations Required) (Please arrive at least 20 minutes before scheduled departure time)
Location: Nelson Crossing Depot at the Monticello Railway Museum
Address: 992 Iron Horse Place, Monticello, IL (Please note that departures are NOT from downtown Monticello)
Facilities: Restrooms, gift shop, and shaded picnic area on Museum grounds.
Reservations are required.