Upcoming museum events for 2012!
Railway Nostalgia Weekend:
June 23-24, 2012
Railway Nostalgia Weekend is a celebration of local railway heritage. Visitors can relive the great rail adventure by meeting former railway workers and getting up-close with much of our rolling stock showcased outside. The event also features railway-nostalgia vendors, a train hobby show, railway artifact displays, music, classic cars, food and children’s activities. BX Tower will also be open for tours during Nostalgia Weekend. The event runs from 10am-4pm, admission is $5.
Day Out With Thomas:
July 13-15 and 20-22, 2012
The Day Out With Thomas (DOWT) event is hosted by the Elgin County Railway Museum and presented by HIT Entertainment. Thomas The Tank Engine will visit 45 cities across the United States, and three in Canada, including St. Thomas as it’s only Ontario stop. DOWT tickets include many family-fun activities: a 25-minute train ride with Thomas, meeting Sir Topham Hatt, Island of Sodor hay bale maze, story-telling, crafts, clowns, music, and admission to the Elgin County Railway Museum. Click here to visit our DOWT Facebook page.
The event runs 8 am to 6 pm, July 15-17 and July 22-24, 2011. It is located at the St. Thomas Memorial Centre, 80 Wilson Ave. Tickets are $20 plus tax for ages two and older, and are available by calling 1-888-222-6608, or visiting www.ticketweb.ca/dowt. Limited tickets may be available at the gate.
Railway Heritage Days:
August 25-26, 2012
Make tracks with the whole family to Railway Heritage Day! Tour the interiors of a steam engine, caboose, and baggage car and talk to former railroaders. Explore railway artifact exhibits, enjoy historic photos, model railway displays, a hobby train show, music, and a BBQ. BX Tower will also be open for tours during Railway Heritage Day, 10am-4pm
* Vendors interested in renting table space for Railway Nostalgia or Heritage Days, should e-mail the museum at promotions@ecrm5700.org or call the museum at (519) 637-6284.
Hours of Operation
Victoria Day Weekend* – Labour Day Weekend** 10 am – 4 pm
CLOSED MONDAYS (Except Holidays)
Labour Day Weekend** – Victoria Day Weekend* Noon – 4 pm
CLOSED SUNDAYS & MONDAYS
*Victoria Day (the Monday before May 25)
**Labour Day (first Monday of Sept)
Holiday Hours
The Museum will be CLOSED between December 24 and January 2 for the Holidays.
Groups tours
Tours outside of normal operating hours can be arranged by calling 519-637-6284 or sending an email to tours@ecrm5700.org
For more information send an e-mail to thedispatcher@ecrm5700.org.
Accessibility
The Museum is accessible to people with mobility needs. We are happy to provide wheelchairs to those who wish to borrow them. We provide a wheelchair lift and operator to access publicly displayed and accessible rolling stock during special events. It will be available during normal museum hours if booked in advance by contacting the museum directly. We also welcoming people with disabilities who are accompanied by a service animal on the parts of our premises that are open to the public and other third parties. We also provide convenient seating in the Museum.
Contacts
Phone: 519-637-6284
E-mail: thedispatcher@ecrm5700.org (For general inquiries)
promotions@ecrm5700.org (For Railway Nostalgia Weekend/Heritage Day)
tours@ecrm5700.org (Tour information and bookings)
Museum Executive Director: Michael Adams
Museum Manager: Dawn Miskelly
Artifact Collection Assistant: Heather Fletcher