FEATURED EVENTS

Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the classic story as they are whisked away on THE POLAR EXPRESS™ for a magical one-hour trip to meet Santa. Once on board, the conductor will come around and punch your golden ticket before hot chocolate and a delicious cookie are served by chefs. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. During the trip, characters on each car lead fantastic onboard entertainment! When we arrive at the North Pole, Santa will join us for the ride back to the museum. Santa will give each child the first gift of Christmas, a sleigh bell in addition to the wonderful memories made on this magical trip. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride! Families can explore the railroad museum’s exhibits and interactive model train layout and take a Christmas photo in Santa’s sleigh.

Featuring Julia Figueras, narrator; Hochstein Youth Singers, Maryellen Giese, director; the Rochester Oratorio Society Symphonic Chorus and Orchestra Serenely inspiring music and a world of carols warm your soul this December. The beautiful Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saëns, William Grant Still’s Christmas in the Western World, and familiar choruses from Handel’s Messiah make the heart sing.