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Model Train Day

All aboard for a day of imagination, exploration, and train-filled fun! Celebrate Model Train Day at DCM by stepping into the conductor’s shoes, creating your own train-themed projects, and discovering the magic of miniature railways. Choo-choo-choose to spend the day at DCM!
Train Story Times | 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00
Decorate a model train car to take home
Build an adventure course in the Studio MakerSpace
DCM Model Train on display – TBD
What it’s all about: Trains are more than just wheels on tracks—they’re a way to explore creativity, engineering, and storytelling. How can you design your own train adventure today? Experiment with building tracks, imagine a journey for your train, or create a story about where it might go next. Curiosity and creativity are your conductor’s ticket!
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