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Merry Mansion & Museum Saturdays
Missed Holiday Trains at Auburn Heights? You’re in luck! Join us for two additional holiday weekends at Auburn Heights and enjoy the sights, sounds, and spirit of the season.
Explore the beautifully decorated Marshall mansion, discover the Marshall Steam Museum’s collection of antique automobiles and model trains, and enjoy festive activities for the whole family. Get your holiday photo with Santa in a historic antique automobile, explore operating model train layouts, and bring your malfunctioning model trains to our Model Train Clinic for troubleshooting advice from knowledgeable volunteers. Visitors can also enjoy holiday crafts and write letters to Santa with Mrs. Claus in the mansion.
Whether you’re continuing a family holiday tradition, searching for a unique holiday outing, or hoping to get a favorite Christmas train back on track, Merry Museum & Mansion Saturdays offer a festive way to celebrate the season at Auburn Heights.
Admission: $14 adults | $7 children under 12
Location: Marshall Steam Museum & Mansion at Auburn Heights, 3000 Creek Road, Yorklyn, DE 19736
Dates: Saturday, December 12, and Saturday, December 19, 2026
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