San Diego Model Railroad Museum
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- San Diego
San Diego Model Railroad Museum presents detailed miniature railways in Balboa Park’s Casa de Balboa building.
Layouts and exhibits explore railroad landscapes, engineering and model-making, with different scales revealing the craftsmanship involved in recreating real and imagined rail operations.
Use the lower-level museum entrance at 1649 El Prado and check current opening days before traveling. Tickets are date-specific when purchased online, and group reservations have separate requirements. Balboa Park parking has paid and resident-discount arrangements. An elevator in the building lobby provides an alternative to stairs.
Visitor details reviewed October 27, 2026. Consult primary place information for background, and confirm current access and operating arrangements before visiting. View on OpenStreetMap.
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