MSVRR welcomes all persons to our monthly Open House! Come visit between the hours of 10am and 4pm on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month to see the layout animated with trains and take a tour of the museum. During Open House, paid members are allowed to operate trains freely, while guests may take control based on the guidelines we have set out here on this page.

Every Thursday at 7pm, the MSVRR Board of Directors hosts an official meeting to discuss the status of ongoing projects, administrative duties, and to receive feedback from members as well as the interested public. If you feel that Open House is too inconvenient to discuss your matter, then feel free to come to one of our meetings and converse with the historical society affiliates.

NEW: On the third Saturday of every month, children under 18 who have memberships with their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend our monthly Junior Engineering day! With the influx of eager young members, we are now hosting a dedicated session where they will have the opportunity to practice their skills controlling trains on the layout. This will allow them to run trains independently during Open House and for other events as well!

Usually held in conjunction with the Saturday Open House in May, this annual celebration commemorates the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10, 1869. MSVRR hosts a special Open House where all guests can get free rail enthusiast gear and operate trains at the convenience of the layout, regardless of membership status!

Our museum hosts events for annual holidays and local festivities, such as the City of Salinas Founders' Day in the past. Together with community organizations, we hold special tours and Open House for the public to partake in each year.

We accommodate school field trips, birthday parties, receptions, family outings, etc. by appointment. Please see the Contact Us page to find out how to reach us. We will work with you to ensure your plan fits our constraints and provisions, mostly with respect to scheduling and the expected number of persons. All schools and grades are welcome for field trips!