The Magic of Model Trains

DATE: Begins Saturday, November 22, 2025, through early January

LOCATION: McWane Science Center (Birmingham, AL)

Mark your calendar for the holidays. The annual model train layout in downtown Birmingham opens Saturday, November 22nd. The exhibit will be there only until the first few days of January, so plan to visit it before January. If you have not been before, it is a fun visit for the holidays.

All aboard for some holiday magic (and engineering)! The Magic of Model Trains is chugging back into McWane Science Center Saturday, November 22nd! Experience miniature worlds brought to life with working trains, tiny towns, and incredible detail. Plus, take a ride on the McWane Train and zip line!

Admission fee for the entire McWane Science Center is required, but there is a lot to see and do on the other levels of the center.