Self-Guided Field Trip

Every year, the California State Railroad Museum welcomes hundreds of classes to the Museum. To allow more school groups to visit the Museum, we are unable to offer guided tours. All school groups are self-guided. Docents located throughout the Museum provide interpretation and stories about our collection.

This field trip includes entrance into the museum for your group and a welcome introduction. A tour guide is not provided and this does not include a train ride.

A self-guided tour is appropriate for all school groups, grades K-12.

Reservations are required.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays

School Programs Current School Tour Programs Museum Entry Programs

This is field trip includes entrance into the museum for your group and a welcome introduction. A tour guide is not provided and this does not include a train ride.

Availability varies
Call Reserve California at (800) 444-7275 to make your reservation
Reservations for 2023 open on September 17, 2022
All ages

Free for school groups booked via Reserve California

Drop-Ins & Other Dates

Reservations may be made directly through the museum and are available every day of the week. Any group not using Reserve California must contact the Group Desk to book a reservation.

These visits are not free but discounted rates apply. Our group rate is $11 per adult and $5 per child between the ages of 6 and 17. Children 5 and under are admitted for free.

Commercial tour companies should also book field trips via the Group Desk, and group rates will apply.

To set up your reservation, contact the CSRM Group Desk at (916) 323-9274 or email [email protected].

Home School Groups

Home school groups can reserve a self-guided tour as a school group with Reserve California or the CSRM Group Desk. To qualify, the group must have a minimum of 10 school-age children. Children under 5 do not count towards the minimum. Reservations are required.

Field Trip Guidelines

A minimum of 1 adult chaperone should be present for every 10 students. Chaperones are responsible for the care, safety and actions of group members while visiting the Museum. Please remember, chaperones must remain with their groups for their entire visit to the Museum.
A brief, mandatory orientation by staff will help students and chaperones remember museum guidelines and enhance the learning experience.
Plan a time and place for your group to meet after the visit.
Your time in the Museum is unlimited until we close at 5:00 p.m. Keep in mind that once you enter the Museum Store or exit through any of the doors in the lobby, there is no re-entry.

Questions?

Please contact the California State Railroad Museum Group Desk if you have any questions or to make reservations over the phone.