Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum
The Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum inspires visitors to discover the rich railroad heritage and the history that shaped our community in the past and today.
The permanent exhibits explore working and traveling on the railroad with an emphasis on the Santa Fe Railway. The museum also hosts a range of changing temporary exhibits, as well as education programs and special events. The museum’s collection of railroad equipment is displayed on the grounds, next to an active railroad yard where rail fans can observe daily operations and traffic of the BNSF and Amtrak. The beautiful Santa Fe Gardens, Whistlestop Playground, and the Santa Fe Plaza are nearby.
Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday | 10 am - 4 pm
Admission
$4.00 (ages 13-59)
$3.00 (ages 60+)
$2.00 (ages 5-12)
Children under 5 Free | Active duty military admission is free with ID
Family Days
The Museum offers FREE Family Day activities on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am to 1 pm The theme changes every month, and there are different crafts and activities. Mark your calendar for the upcoming Family Days at the museum.
Exhibits at the Museum
Temporary Exhibit
Circulating Exhibitions.
Collaboration: Railroad, Graffiti, Photography, and Design
November 7, 2025 - March 7, 2026
This exhibition explores the unintentional and unexpected collaboration between corporate railroad signage and graffiti artists, captured through the lens and layered design of artist Steve Oleson. Over time, industrial logos and stenciled text—originally meant to assert control—are transformed by graffiti, weathering, and time into something entirely new. The result is a rolling canvas of transcontinental pop art: a bold fusion of intention and improvisation that transforms utilitarian surfaces into unexpected visual dialogues. These layered compositions, constantly in motion aboard freight trains, blur the boundaries of industrial design, street art, and cultural commentary, revealing a vibrant, evolving artistry that transcends utility to become visual storytelling.
