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DCM Express

Now Open–December 2, 2025

 

All aboard the DCM Express 
Step into a world where imagination is on the move! The DCM Express is a mini pop-up experience featuring trains that will be stationed in the Museum for a limited time only. From the smallest conductors to the most seasoned engineers-at-heart, children and families are invited to climb aboard a world of wonder.

 

It’s no secret that kids love trains—the whistles, the wheels, the endless journeys. But what’s even more exciting is what’s happening behind the play. Train play is more than just fun. It sparks creativity, builds social skills, and opens the door to problem-solving adventures. Whether children are building tracks, making up stories, or negotiating who gets to be the driver, they’re learning skills that will last a lifetime.

 

So, grab your ticket and get ready—because the DCM Express is now boarding!

Fun & Learning

Train Play is Powerful

Children Can Practice:

  • Playing together
  • Sharing & taking turns
  • Empathy for one another
  • Solving problems
  • Being creative

 

What Can Adults Do?

  • Observe
  • Play with your child
  • Ask questions:
    What would happen if…?
    Where is your train going?
    What could you try differently?
A Window into Child Development

More About Train Play...

In DCM Express, you’ll get a front-row seat to the amazing ways children learn and grow through play. From independent exploration to cooperative teamwork, you’ll most likely see all stages and types of play in action. Learn more about what you might observe >>