The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City will host its annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, 2026, offering two days of family-friendly Easter festivities, train rides, live entertainment, and hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.
Taking place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day, the event invites families to celebrate the season with a variety of interactive experiences throughout the museum grounds. Guests can enjoy unlimited rides on the museum’s historic McKeen and Edwards motor cars, which begin operating at 10 a.m. and depart every 30 minutes, with the final ride leaving at 2:30 p.m. Additional activities include handcar rides, live music, food vendors, and an Easter-themed educational program, along with admission to the museum’s Jacobsen Interpretive Center and the Annex.
Children can participate in the event’s Easter egg hunts, scheduled for 1 p.m. for ages 5 and under, and 1:20 p.m. for ages 6 and older. On Saturday only, visitors can also meet animals from Stockton Well Keystones.
Admission wristbands include access to all activities for the day. Adult wristbands (ages 12 and older) are $25, child wristbands (ages 4–11) are $15, and children ages 3 and under are free, though they must sit on an adult’s lap during motor car rides. Tickets can be purchased at carsonrailroadmuseum.org.
In addition to the main event, guests can also participate in the Bunny Express, a special train ride hosted by the Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Departing at 3:30 p.m. on April 4 and 5, the one-hour experience features a ride aboard the McKeen motor car, a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, and a goodie bag for participants.
The Bunny Express can be enjoyed as a standalone experience or in addition to Eggstravaganza, though it requires a separate ticket. Tickets are $20 per person, and children ages 3 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased at fnsrm.wildapricot.org/event-6583030.
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City is located at 2180 South Carson St. in Carson City. More information is available at carsonrailroadmuseum.org.
About Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, located at 2180 South Carson St. in Carson City, is open Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, and free for museum members and children 17 and under. The museum preserves and interprets Nevada’s railroad history through its collection of historic locomotives, rolling stock, artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia. In addition to exhibits, select equipment is restored and operated throughout the year, offering rides on historic locomotives and motor cars during select weekends, holidays, and special events. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit the museum website for train ride schedules, special event tickets, and weather-related closures. More information is available at carsonrailroadmuseum.org.
