Southern California Railway Museum

Bringing Southern California’s Railway History to Life!

Events

Check out our special events for children and adults of all ages.

1006 Southern Pacific Lines Before and After

Give

Help us protect and preserve Southern California's railway history.
Imagine being part of taking an old, tired locomotive and making
a beautiful working display of the equipment in its prime.

Venue

Book your next birthday party, corporate retreat, family
reunion, or employee appreciation party. Unique venue
with unlimited possibilities!

Explore

Ride the trains and trolleys, visit the Fred Harvey museum,
or spend a fun filled day with the family exploring nearly 100
acres of museum exhibits!

hours and location

Regular Hours
Grounds: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily
Visitor Center and Gift Shop: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

2201 S. “A” Street, Perris CA 92570

Visitor Tips and Directions

Help us take our 100-year-old steam locomotive, Ventura County Railway No. 2, into its second century of operation by donating to the Second Century Overhaul Campaign.

Ventura County Railway No. 2 Story

For our guest’s safety, everyone over the age of two must wear a face covering when riding trains or trolleys. Visit our COVID-19 Guidance page for current information; it is updated regularly.

COVID-19 Guidance

JOIN

Join our community of passionate train and trolley lovers!! Get the inside track of everything that is happening at the Museum.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer opportunities are plentiful for most ages and abilities.

GIVE

Learn how your donation, large or small, can help protect and preserve Southern California’s Railway history.

see what’s happening at the museum!

Explore the West’s largest collection of railway locomotives, passenger and freight cars, streetcars, interurban electric cars, buildings and other artifacts dating from the 1870’s. Ride streetcars, interurban electric cars, and trains on the Museum railway. Visit the Museum’s collection of more than 200 streetcars and railway vehicles to experience the early days of electric, steam, and diesel railway transportation in and around Los Angeles.

BOOK EVENTS & ACTIVITIES