model toy train is posed against a plain brown background. Fresh greenery peeks into the foreground.

Gift Guide – Toronto Railway Museum

Find great gifts, shop local, and support the museum all at the same time! Keep reading to browse our holiday gift guide.

The holiday season has arrived at the museum store in Don Station. Take time to shop local this season and support the Toronto Railway Museum. We have something for everyone, including the history and railway lovers in your life.

Cross some names off your holiday shopping list and shop for unique kids toys, books, and railway-branded merchandise.

Did you know that 100% of proceeds from every purchase at the Museum Store go straight back into supporting programming and services at the Toronto Railway Museum? You can feel good about finding that perfect gift, knowing that your purchases are making a difference at the museum. Thank you for helping us continue to share stories of Toronto’s rich railway heritage!

Treat them to the magic of a new book

First up are a holiday favourite: books! Ranging from detailed guides on our rolling stock, seasonal favourites, and adorable pop-up books, wrap up the perfect title for your favourite book lover this holiday season. Pictured from left to right: OS Don, by John Mellow; The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg; Toronto ABC, by Paul Covello.

Stocking Stuffers Under $10

Something for everyone, including those tough to buy for folks on your list! For the kids (and kids-at-heart!) on your list, you can’t beat a classic wooden train whistle. Send a Toronto-specific souvenir with assorted magnets and keychains. Pictured from left to right: TRM magnets, CN Railway tote, rubber conductor duck, wooden train whistle, GO Transit conductor cap.

Puzzles

Sit back, relax, and get puzzling! We’ve handpicked some of the most popular puzzles for train fans. With many designs and difficulty levels to choose from, gifting a puzzle guarantees hours of fun for the recipient. 

Plan for Future Visits

Is someone on your list tricky to buy for? Whether it’s a teacher, neighbour, or grandparent, they’ll love a Toronto Railway Museum gift certificate. This flexible voucher can be applied to museum admission, purchases in the gift shop, and (seasonal) Miniature Train tickets. Learn more about the ways you can use a museum gift card here.

Gift a Year of TRM Experiences

Also on the gift guide, annual passes. Two paper passes are held in front of a snow-covered train station outdoors.

Give the gift of unlimited museum visits! Annual passes include a year of free admission, discounts, and more. Passholders can visit as often as they like while supporting the museum at the same time – it’s a win-win! Available in both Individual and Family tiers for you to maximize your experience at the museum. Furthermore, passes start at just $20 – join today to start taking advantage of passholder benefits! Alternatively, gift a Friends of TRM membership.

Upcoming Events

Hours of Operation

Museum

Wednesday-Sunday: 12:00-5:00pm

Monday-Tuesday: Closed

Holiday hours

Mini Train Rides

Closed for the season

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