The Museum of Discovery and Science’s newest traveling exhibit, Thomas the Train: Explore the Rails, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, will run from September 15, 2023 January 15, 2024.

• Climb aboard everyone’s favorite Steam Engine for a STEM adventure and celebrate as the world’s most beloved blue engine rolls into MODS. Explore the sights and sounds of the island of Sodor, including Knapford Station and Sodor Steamworks.
• Create routes or spurs with toy trains and track pieces, build bridges and travel around the entire island at the Island Exploration Table.
• Fix Percy’s engine with oversized nuts, bolts, wheels, rods and wrenches and get him ready to chug at Sodor Steamworks.
• Dress in a conductor’s uniform while loading and sorting freight and baggage onto train cars.
• Learn valuable STEM skills throughout the exhibit by building an intricate wooden train set, assembling a large train and navigating through Thomas’ imaginary world.
• Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails was created by Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Mattel, Inc. The exhibit is nationally presented by Fisher-Price.

DETAILS: Admission to the exhibit is included with the purchase of a ticket to MODS. Tickets can be purchased online at mods.org/tickets or at the Museum’s Box Office upon arrival. For more information, please visit Thomas the Train: Explore The Rails.