Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection
November 24, 2023, 11:00 am –February 4, 2024, 5:00 pm
Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
See historic toy trains, figurines, and miniature models from the renowned Jerni Collection and go inside a cityspace. Look for fun details in a variety of toy train stations dating from the turn of the 19th century to the WWII era, plus toy rides including a miniature Ferris wheel, carousel, blimp ride, and roller coaster. Giant screens display animations and fun facts about the toys.
Pick up a train-themed I Spy scavenger hunt and look for special trains, airplanes, animals, and more.
Play with trains in the interactive DiMenna Children’s History Museum in the basement and make-your-own-Tiffany Lamp on the fourth floor.
Wed–Thu 11 am–5 pm, Fri 11 am–8 pm (pay-what-you-wish 6-8 pm), Sat–Sun 11 am–5 pm
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