Northwest Railway Museum
The Northwest Railway Museum (NRM) is a railroad museum in Snoqualmie, King County, Washington. Our list goes on with Lumen Field, 24 mi away. Expect 65–76°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to September.
A museum inside Snoqualmie
You can stay in Snoqualmie
Northwest Railway Museum is inside Snoqualmie, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 65–76°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Northwest Railway Museum
The Northwest Railway Museum (NRM) is a railroad museum in Snoqualmie, King County, Washington. It consists of a heritage railway, historic depot, exhibit hall, archive center and a two track shop dedicated to restoring railroad equipment. The museum serves more than 130,000 visitors per year.
The heritage railway incorporates 5.5 miles of the line built in 1889 by the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway (SLS&E). The SLS&E was part of Seattle's response to the Northern Pacific selecting Tacoma as their western terminus. The construction of this line was an attempt to build over Snoqualmie Pass, on to Walla Walla. The SLS&E was later purchased by the Northern Pacific in 1901.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1974)
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.1K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Northwest Railway Museum
The closest lodging is in Snoqualmie (7) and Seattle (201).
- 1Space Needle
- 2Lumen Field
- 3Climate Pledge Arena
- 4Snoqualmie Falls
- 5T-Mobile Park
- 6Seattle Underground
- 7Husky Stadium
- 8Lake Washington
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Northwest Railway Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snoqualmie | in town | — | 7 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 13,640 | $977K | B |
| Seattle | 25 mi west | 40 min | 201 148 hotels · 8 motels · 32 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 1 campground | 784,777 | $939K | D− |
| Bellevue | 16 mi west | 25 min | 39 37 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 154,193 | $1,340K | C− |
| SeaTac | 23 mi west | 35 min | 49 39 hotels · 7 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 34,578 | $520K | D |
| North Bend | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 5 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 8,758 | $1,049K | C |
| Issaquah | 11 mi west | 15 min | 9 5 hotels · 1 motel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 39,423 | $963K | C− |
| Riverpoint | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 831 | $1,121K | — |
| Carnation | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 5 5 campgrounds | 2,471 | $875K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Combine it with these
Pair a visit with these, within 26 miles.
Big draw125 mi LookoutSpace Needle
Big draw224 mi Stadium & arenaLumen Field
Big draw325 mi Stadium & arenaClimate Pledge Arena
4in town WaterfallSnoqualmie Falls
524 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Park
624 mi Ancient siteSeattle Underground
724 mi Stadium & arenaHusky Stadium
821 mi LakeLake WashingtonPhoto credits
Space Needle: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lumen Field: "Smart Destinations", GoSeattleCard.com, and Go Seattle Card Blog, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Climate Pledge Arena: Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Snoqualmie Falls: Meher Anand Kasam, CC BY-SA 3.0 · T-Mobile Park: MyName (Cacophony), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Seattle Underground: Mark Hursh, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Husky Stadium: Atomic Taco, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Washington: Maltesen at da.wikipedia, Public domain
Questions about Northwest Railway Museum
Is Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie?
Yes. It’s inside Snoqualmie, WA.
When is the best time to visit Northwest Railway Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 65–76°.
What is the closest airport to Northwest Railway Museum?
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), about 22 miles away. The nearest big hub is Seattle–Tacoma (SEA), about 23 miles.
Where should I stay near Northwest Railway Museum?
Seattle (25 mi, 201 places to stay), Bellevue (16 mi, 39 places to stay) and Snoqualmie (in town, 7 places to stay).
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