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Circus Family Day at the San Diego Model Railroad

The circus is in town at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum!  
To celebrate our summer Circus Exhibit, the San Diego Model Railroad Museum will host a Circus Family Day! From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on July 15, make your way around the museum while participating in circus-themed crafts, a Scavenger Hunt, and games! 
Enjoy face painting and balloon animals by Miss Toby the Clown from 12 pm-2 pm, and mini-lectures throughout the day. 
Admission to Circus Family Day is included with museum admission, and kids 12 and under get in free!  
Please Note: There is no full-size, rideable train at this event or a circus performance.  

San Diego Model Railroad Museum
1649 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101

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Date & Time

Jul 15, 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Price

Admission included with museum admission

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1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

Located on the lower level of the Casa de Balboa

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