National Railroad Museum

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🎄 2026 holiday season

National Railroad Museum Polar Express 2026

Green Bay, WI

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Source review 2026-09-30: Sold out when checked 2026-09-30. The Green Bay museum’s Polar Express includes an indoor presentation followed by a train and Santa experience. Its 2026 tickets are sold out; existing ticket holders can use the museum’s guidance to prepare for their visit.

2026 dates published

Source recheck due. The details below describe the dated source review; confirm current plans with the operator.

Fridays–Sundays, November 20–December 13, 2026

The museum publishes this 2026 season. A confirmed schedule does not mean tickets remain available.

Sold out when checked. The museum states that 2026 tickets are sold out, with no waiting list and no additional shows planned.

Current ticket availability has not been rechecked today.

Source checked 2026-09-30 · Ticket status checked 2026-09-30

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Plan your visit

Location
National Railroad Museum, 2285 South Broadway, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Arrival
The museum recommends arriving 30–40 minutes before your show. Doors open 30 minutes before it starts.
Visit length
Allow time for both the indoor show and train experience. The official page gives differing total durations; consult the museum’s instructions for your show.
Tickets for children
Every attendee needs a ticket, including infants riding on a lap.
Access
The museum identifies Glacier Gulch as its accessible ticket option; confirm the arrangements on your existing reservation.

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Frequently asked

Is there a waiting list?
No. The museum says there is no waiting list and that it will not add more shows.
Can ordinary museum admission replace a Polar ticket?
No. Polar Express tickets are for a specific show, separate from ordinary museum admission.

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Year-round schedule, equipment, and visitor info live on the operator’s full page.