Ribbon Cutting: Worcester Railers Explorer Express Train

Ribbon Cutting: Worcester Railers Explorer Express Train
Saturday, May 9, 2026
11:30 am – 12:00 pm

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Worcester Railers Hockey Club!

Join us to celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting for the Worcester Railers Explorer Express Train!

Schedule

• 10 am – 5 pm — Museum open to the public
• 11 am – 1 pm — Trax, the Worcester Railers Hockey Club mascot, will be on-site
• 11:30 am — Ribbon Cutting ceremony
• 11:45 am — Cosmic Adventure (Full-dome movie in the planetarium)*
• 12 – 1 pm — Autographs and photo opportunities with Trax (after the Ribbon Cutting)
• 12:30 pm — Science Discovery: Terrific Trains
• 1:15 pm — Astronomy Live! (Interactive exploration in the planetarium)*
• 2:00 pm — Astronomy Live! (Interactive exploration in the planetarium)*
• 2:45 pm — Science Discovery: The Science of Sports
• 3:30 pm — CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story (Full-dome movie in the planetarium)*
• 4:15 pm — Afternoon Astronomy

Ongoing activities 

• Train rides all day!*
• Train and hockey-themed programming and table top activities.
• Photo opportunities in front of the newly-wrapped decommissioned train engine.

*Ribbon Cutting ceremony included with admission. Train rides and planetarium shows require separate tickets.