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Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
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Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Snowmazing! Polar Playground at Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Snowmazing! Polar Playground at Boston Children's Museum
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
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Franklin Park Zoo - 9:00 AM
Franklin Park Zoo - 9:00 AM
Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
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Lesley Ellis School
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Holiday Express: Toys and Trains from the Jerni Collection at The New York Historical
Fri Nov 21, 2025 - Sun Feb 22, 2026
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through February 22, 2026
Except November 27, 2025, December 25, 2025, January 1, 2026.
Except November 27, 2025, December 25, 2025, January 1, 2026.
11:00am to 5:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: Free with paid admission
The Holiday Express returns to New-York Historical Society creating a magical winter wonderland full of toy trains, figurines, and miniatures from the renowned Jerni Collection. Exhibits illustrate the workings of the railroad, its services, and how it helps keep people and goods on the move.
The installation includes a variety of toy train stations dating from the turn of the 19th century to the World War II era, showcasing the evolving designs of American and European toymakers.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
