Downtown

Pumpkin Party We invite you to put on your costumes and join as we cover the museum in pumpkin activities! Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week ... Read More

Family Feast Thanksgiving is coming! Let’s take a look at common foods found on tables during Thanksgiving. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different ... Read More

Helping Hands As the holiday season grows near, let’s explore ways we can help one another. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme ... Read More

Where is Perky Turkey? Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without turkey! Join us as we explore what makes this bird so special. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. ... Read More

Jumping Gingerbread! Let’s talk about symmetry as we learn about all the things made from gingerbread. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different theme ... Read More

Candy Cane Tracks Are those tracks made out of candy cane? Let’s take a look at the patterns on candy canes and all around us. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate ... Read More

On Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., the Southern Museum will celebrate the holidays with its annual All Aboard for Holiday Fun, offering festive activities for all ages, included with regular ... Read More

Pajama Party! Come and cuddle up in your pajamas this week as we read The Polar Express. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week has a different ... Read More

All Aboard for Alaska Grab your tickets and join us as we learn about the trains of Alaska. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week has a ... Read More

American Railroading Firsts Join us as we kick off a year of celebrating 200 Years of American Railroading by exploring some of America’s first railroads. Investigate STEAM-powered fun at our Homeschool Workshop! Discover new train-themed concepts ... Read More

Brrrr! It’s Cold Outside! Let’s explore the concept of pairs as we talk about all the fun clothes we wear when it gets cold outside. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate ... Read More

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History is thrilled to announce the return of its biggest, most popular event of the year—Trains, Trains, Trains! — on Saturday, January 23, and Sunday, January 24, ... Read More