08/22/2026
New Jersey’s largest holiday train display returns for 2026 at the InfoAge Science & History Museums in Wall, NJ. The display will be open on December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, and 19 & 20 from Noon to 5pm.
Trains of all scales will be running each day, and there are even “hands-on” layouts where you get to run the trains!
Santa will be making visits. Snacks available for purchase.
This is an all-ages family event. Admission includes access to the entire museum campus in the Camp Evans Historic District featuring military vehicles at the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey, fire trucks at the Monmouth County Fire Museum, the Vintage Computer Federation Museum, the legendary Diana radar at the ISEC Space Exploration Center, New Jersey Antique Radio Museum , shipwrecks and more.
Plus the large HO scale railroad and museum of your hosts the Garden State Central Model Railroad Club, Inc.
Stay for an hour or spend the whole day exploring!
2026 Admission: Adults $15 Children $10 Children under 5 free. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots for discounted admission: Adults $8 Children $5. One discount per toy.
Dates: December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, and 19 & 20 from Noon to 5pm. Last entry at 4pm so you have time to see all the trains!
Handicapped accessible. Call (732) 280-3000 upon arrival.
Free parking on-site.
Location: 2201 Marconi Road in Wall, NJ
Getting Here: The museum is located just off Route 18 and minutes from the Garden State Parkway and Interstate I-195.
NJ Transit’s North Jersey Coast Line station in Belmar is a short car service ride from the museum.
More questions? See our FAQ: https://trainshownj.com/holiday-train-display-faq/
