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Experience the world of the steam engine.

All times are Central (Chicago time)
Weekends Noon to 5:00 Central

Find us here: Hesston Steam Museum, 1201 E 1000 north Hesston, IN 46350

Just Minutes off I-94 or
Indiana Tollroad I-80 / 90
South of New Buffalo, Michigan

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Train Fare | Open-air Coach:

Children under 13 - $5.00  
Adults over age 13 - $9.00
Special event trains are a premium ticket, book now to see pricing. For open-air seating, departures are at frequent intervals.

Train Fare | Hesston & Galena Creek Parlor Car:

Charter and general ticket fares coming soon for this newly upgraded experience!

2026 Schedule

 

Colored dates indicate when the campus is open. Green dates indicate regular operations with railroad rides. Dates not highlighted in color the museum is closed.

May 9
National Train Day

Special Events

The best days to visit
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May 23, 24 & 25
Memorial Day Weekend

June 13 & 14
Father's Day Weekend

June 20 & 21
Civil War Train Raids

July 3, 4 & 5
Independence Celebration

September 4
Home School Day

October
Hesston Ghost Train
Weekends

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September 4, 5, 6 & 7
Steam & Power Show

December 5, 6 & 12, 13
Santa's
Candy Cane Express

Museum Members & Friends Event
November 14

Homeschool Day admission & tickets for 3 rides in this field trip pass. This pass MUST be purchased online and is ONLY valid for Friday, September 4, 2026.

7.5" Railroad Miniature Railroad open house museum members & hobbests welcome.

 

August 8, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Central
Museum Members only
Event: Night at the Museum