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Communities Then & Now: Making a 3D Model - Available in San Diego County Only!

How are we alike and/or different from people who lived in the past? This program features our unique collection of historic California model railroads to engage students in an exploration of the past, and an understanding of how some things...

Model Railroading for Beginners

In this program, young children are introduced to the basics of model railroading. Participants will paint, plaster, lay corkboard and track, in addition to creating a scenic landscape complete with trees and people.

Modeler Citizen

Modeler Citizens is a series of presentations, where acclaimed modelers and friends of the San Diego Model Railroad Museum discuss their expertise and adventures in model railroading!

The Able Arch & the Trusty Truss

What makes arches and triangles so strong? Students will learn about both the physical science and history of arch and truss bridges. Students will perform several experiments to investigate the inherent strength of these shapes and understand why...