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San Diego Model Railroad Museum

If you have kids or know a train buff, a visit to this fantastic museum should be high on your list. Just like the name suggests, this institution is dedicated to model railroading, with some of the largest model railroad layouts in the world. There are also some interactive exhibits and displays on the history of railroads in San Diego.

Address
1649 El Prado
Getting there
in Casa de Balboa
Hours
Tue-Fri 11AM-4PM, Sat Sun 11AM-5PM
Price
$10 adults, $7 seniors (65+), $5 military, $4.50 students, $2 children (6-14) free for ages 5 and under

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.