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Polar Express Family Day

Watch the Classic Film and Visit with Santa

Don your pajamas for our Polar Express Family Day at the San Diego Model Railroad Museum!
Join us for a day at the museum to watch the classic film, The Polar Express, participate in crafts, and enjoy our exhibits.  
Film showing times: 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM 
A special appearance from Santa from 12:15-1:30 PM 
Make your own Holiday Cards, Ornaments, and more! 
Polar Express Family Day is included in museum admission and the Balboa Park Explorer Pass. 
Get your general admission ticket for December 9th now: https://www.sdmrm.org/polarexpress 

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

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Date & Time

Dec 9, 2023
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Film showing times: 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM A special appearance from Santa from 12:15-1:30 PM

Price

Included in admission

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