2026 Calendar of Events
We're open for the regular season May 8.
Our 2026 operating season runs from May 8 to October 11.
There’s lots to see and do at the Railway Museum of British Columbia! Join us with friends and family during the regular season. Attend our Special Events. We welcome special group tours and educational events. Half Price admission for Seniors on Friday!
Tourism Challenge: Opens Saturday April 18.
SPRING Regular Season : May 8 to Saturday, June 27.
We will be open every Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, and the long weekend Sunday May 17 10:00 am to 3:00pm.
SUMMER Regular Season: Canada Day, July 1 to Monday September 7.
We will be open every Thursday & Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, the long weekend Sundays August 2 & September 6 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
FALL Regular Season: Friday September 11 to Sunday October 11.
We’ll be open every Friday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Last day of operations for 2026 will be Sunday, October 11.
April 2026
Friday April 17 – Bespoke Market 5pm – 9pm
Saturday April 18 – Bespoke Market 10am – 5pm
Special event – tickets required for all dates
April – May 2026
Tourism Challenge
Saturday April 18 – Tourism Challenge begins!
Get your stamps Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 9:00am – 3:00pm at the Railway Museum in Squamish. Admission FREE for Passport Holders.
Saturday May 30 – Last day of Tourism Challenge.
Get ALL the info and benefits of your Passport here:
2nd annual Buddy & Friends Children’s Festival May 2-3.
Gates open 9:30 am – 5pm. A full weekend of Family fun.
Trains to explore, performing arts to enjoy, culture to immerse yourself in and lots to learn about trains and railways.
May 2026
Engine 374 Steam-up
Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre
Sunday May 17 – Yaletown 10am – 3pm
May 2026
Friday May 8, 15, 22, 29 – Open 10am – 3pm
Saturday May 9, 16, 23, 30 – Open 9am – 3pm
Sunday May 17 – Open 10am – 3pm
June 2026
Friday June 5, 12, 19, 26 – Open 10am – 3pm
Saturday June 6, 13, 20, 27 – Open 9am – 3pm
July 2024
Wednesday July 1 Canada Day – Open 10am – 3pm
Thursday July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Open 10am – 3pm
Friday July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – Open 10am – 3pm
Saturday July 4 – CAR SHOW – included with admission – Open 9am – 3pm
Saturday July 4, 11, 18, 25 – Open 9am – 3pm
August 2026
Thursday Aug 6, 13, 20, 27 – Open 10am – 3pm
Friday Aug 7, 14, 21, 28 – Open 10am – 3pm
Saturday Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Open 9am – 3pm
Sunday Aug 2 – Open 9am – 3pm
September 2026
Friday Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 – Open 10am – 3pm
Saturday Sept 12 – CLOSED due to Grand Fondo cycling event & Highway 99 closure
Saturday Sept 19, 26 – Open 9am 3pm
Sunday Sept 6 – Open 9am 3pm
October 2026
Friday Oct 2, 9 – Open 10am – 3pm
Saturday Oct 3, 10 – Open 9am – 3pm
Sunday Oct 11 – Open 9am – 3pm – CLOSING DAY
