Model Train Show and Swap Meet coming to Joplin

All aboard!

Train enthusiasts of all ages will want to attend the Joplin Model Train Show and Swap Meet on Saturday, August 9.

Open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joplin History and Mineral Museum, the event will offer a wide variety of model train displays, layouts, and vendors selling trains, accessories, and collectibles. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a model railroading hobbyist, or just looking for a fun family outing, there’s something for everyone!

Admission is $5 for adults, and children ages 12 and under are free. All proceeds benefit the Joplin History and Mineral Museum.

There will be a second show on Saturday, November 8, 2025

Vendors and Exhibitors are still being accepted. If interested in having a Swap Table for $20, or participating in the exhibit layout, please contact the Joplin Museum at 417-623-1180, ext. 8.