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The Dennison Railroad Depot Museum runs The Polar Express for the 2026 holiday season from Dennison, OH. The published season window is December 3-6 & December 10-13, 2026. Tickets are listed at $53.00–$85.00 per seat depending on coach class and travel night. On-sale date: August 6, 2026. The most-requested weekend dates routinely sell out within days, so booking the moment seats open is the difference between getting your first-choice night and watching it scroll past.
2026 dates
December 3-6 & December 10-13, 2026
🎟 Tickets on sale August 6, 2026 (museum-member sale opened April 7)
Tickets & Pricing
Tickets typically run Coach $55-$65 / Deluxe $66-$74 / First Class $75-$85 (plus $4 fee).
Tickets usually go on sale in August (public on-sale Aug 6, 2026; members April 7, 2026).
Group rates
Whole car rentals available ($3,000-$4,800 depending on capacity/class)
Pricing and discounts are published by Dennison Railroad Depot Museumand subject to change — confirm on the operator's site before booking.
Where to stay
Bookings through this map support usatrainrides at no extra cost.
Frequently asked
When does Dennison Railroad Depot Museum run The Polar Express in 2026?↓
Dennison Railroad Depot Museum runs The Polar Express December 3-6 & December 10-13, 2026. Trains depart from Dennison, OH.
How much do Polar Express tickets at Dennison Railroad Depot Museum cost?↓
Ticket prices for 2026 are listed at $53.00 - $85.00, varying by coach class and weekend vs. weekday departures.
When do tickets go on sale?↓
Tickets for the 2026 season go on sale August 6, 2026. The most-popular weekend nights routinely sell out within hours of release.
Are there any Polar Express discounts at Dennison Railroad Depot Museum?↓
Dennison Railroad Depot Museum doesn't publish a Polar Express discount for 2026. Some operators offer quiet presale windows for past riders or season-pass holders — joining the email list is the most reliable way to catch one.
Where does the train depart from?↓
Trains depart from Dennison Railroad Depot Museum in Dennison, OH. See the operator's full schedule and route detail on the linked railroad page.
Keep exploring
Year-round schedule, equipment, and visitor info live on the operator's full page.