Dinosaur Express

March 7th – 8th, 2026

Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S. A Street, Perris, CA

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Hop on Board for the Dinosaur Express at Southern California Railway Museum, featuring “Buddy” from the PBS SoCal KIDS Show “Dinosaur Train” — plus a brand-new Lego Masterbuild Competition!

Southern California Railway Museum is excited to announce the return of the Dinosaur Express, a unique, outdoor, interactive experience created in partnership with PBS. Buddy the Dinosaur will be at the Museum to meet his fans and highlight his favorite topics of Paleontology, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Lary, Pery, Spike and Wigwag, SCRM’s resident dinos, will also make appearances throughout the day. We’ve also wrangled our newest baby dinosaurs and are teaching them how to be train conductors – so don’t miss our newest additions on each train ride!

This year, we’re also thrilled to introduce our Lego Masterbuild Competition, showcasing incredible Lego creations alongside colorful Lego displays.

Plus, don’t miss the hands-on Lego build zones where guests of all ages can create their own masterpieces in either classic brick or duplo!

The Dinosaur Express is on its way! Don’t miss out on this exciting mix of prehistoric playtime and creative building fun.

Dinosaur Express Activities Include:

  • Buddy Meet-and-Greet
  • Hands-on Activities & Experiences hosted by our Education Partners
  • All-Day Train and Trolley Rides
  • Buddy’s Dance Party
  • Dinosaur Encounters with Lary, Pery, Spike & Wigwag – and this year we are excited to introduce four new baby dinos that will be training to be train conductors on each train departure
  • Lego Master Build Competition, Lego Displays, and hands-on Lego build-zones
  • Meet Lego Build Master Allyson Gail from television’s Lego Masters Season 4
  • Bounce Houses
  • Railway Museum & Exhibits Access, including a G-Scale Model Railroad Display

Upcoming Dates & Times

March 7 and 8, 2026

  • Museum open from 9-5pm
  • Programing, including S.T.E.A.M Partners and Lego Builders/Displayers from 10-4pm
  • Buddy the Dinosaur Meet and Greet at 10am, 11am, and 1pm
  • Buddy Dance Party at 12pm and 2pm.
  • Lego Final Builds and Judging March 8 at 3pm
  • Download Museum Map and Schedule

Ticket Details

  • Adult Ticket (18 years+) – Pre-Sale $21.20, Day-Of $25
  • Youth Ticket (3-17 years) – Pre-Sale $11, Day-Of $15
  • Child Ticket (2 and under) – Free
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2026 PARTICIPATING PARTNERS!

More to be announced soon!

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Partner Info

Interested in partnering with the Southern California Railway Museum on this event? Visit our Partner Info Page.