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
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
Ice on the Tracks The train is stuck in the snow! Help us figure out how to melt the ice on the tracks at this Mommy and Me. Explore the world around us through play! ... Read More
Special Shop Cats Come learn about all the special cats that live in train stations and museums around the world. Explore the world around us through play! Create, experiment, investigate and learn together. Each week ... Read More
Learning Through Letters Delve into one of the Museum’s newest donations – letters from a Civil War soldier to his family. Investigate STEAM-powered fun at our Homeschool Workshop! Discover new train-themed concepts and apply them ... Read More
