November 15, 2025 – January 19, 2026
Enter a locomotive wonderland at this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure!
A One-of-a-Kind Hoosier Holiday Tradition
A beloved annual holiday tradition, Jingle Rails: The Great Western Adventure presented by Fifth Third Bank is a breathtaking model train display featuring eight G-scale trains traveling through spectacular landscapes and past famous landmarks of Indianapolis and the American West. Each scene is masterfully crafted from natural materials and adorned with festive holiday decorations and twinkling lights, creating a magical experience for visitors of all ages.
This year at Jingle Rails enjoy extended evening hours on select days, explore the return of the Winter Markets featuring local artists, and marvel at the newest addition to the display, Route 66!
Come experience this exhibit
How to visit: See exhibit Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Extended Hours: See exhibit with extended hours December 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28 until 7 p.m.
Admission: Exhibit is included with the cost of museum admission
Check out all our upcoming Jingle Rails events
Acorns and Elm Bark and Fungus, Oh My!
As you explore Jingle Rails and take in the different scenes, see what materials you can find within the backdrops. You may find miniature buildings made of twigs, sycamore leaves, pinecone scales, walnut shells or cinnamon sticks. Jingle Rails is created by Applied Imagination.
For example, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument is made of: slate, elm bark, mahogany pods, Brazilian mushroom, winged euonymus, eucalyptus seeds, forsythia, beech seeds, horse chestnut, pine cone scales, cinnamon, barley, acorn caps, crepe myrtle, hemlock cones, magnolia stems, beech, oak, elm, birch barks, eucalyptus, gourd, alder, poppy seeds, acorns, lichen, raffia, corn silk, grape vine, pepper corn, bamboo, pistachio shells, cloves, walnut, cinnamon, reeds and fungus.
Highlights
- Family photo op with a near-life-size train engine model, made of all-natural materials
- Eight ultra-sized G-scale model electric trains
- Nearly 1,200 feet of track
- New family activities area in our newly expanded Allen Whitehill Clowes Sculpture Court
More than 30 scenes, including:
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- Indianapolis’ Soldiers and Sailors Monument
- Lucas Oil Stadium
- OneAmerica Tower
- Route 66
- The Grand Canyon
- Old Faithful geyser (it actually erupts!)
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Las Vegas Strip
- Hoover Dam
Plus, access bonus content and videos about your favorite features with your smartphones via QR coding placed on the labels!
Nina Mason Pulliam Education Center
After exploring Jingle Rails, head downstairs to our reimagined Nina Mason Pulliam Education featuring the R.B. Annis Western Family Experience! Explore, play, create and learn in this interactive space that focuses on five diverse families of the contemporary West. Unlock your imagination!
