Possum Ridge Model Train Exhibit Returns to Two Mississippi Museums
The annual Possum Ridge model train exhibit opened at the Two Mississippi Museums on December 2, offering its more than 40 year holiday tradition to visitors through December 31. The display recreates a Mississippi railroad town of the 1940s and continues to evolve, providing seasonal enjoyment and historical detail for families and model railroad fans.
The Possum Ridge model train exhibit opened at the Two Mississippi Museums on December 2, with an opening day that ran from 9 AM to 5 PM. The seasonal display will remain in place through December 31, 2025, giving visitors nearly a full month to view the meticulously detailed village and its railroad scenes.
For more than four decades the Possum Ridge display has been a holiday staple, delighting children and adults with miniature shops, homes, and working trains that reflect life in a Mississippi railroad town in the 1940s. The layout has expanded and changed since its first appearance, adding new buildings, scenery and operational elements each year to keep the exhibit fresh for returning visitors and new audiences alike.
The exhibit offers practical value to families looking for seasonal outings and to anyone interested in model railroading techniques and local history. The 1940s setting serves as an accessible way to discuss regional transportation history while showcasing model building skills such as track work, scenery construction and lighting. The exhibit also functions as a community gathering point during the holidays, providing a photogenic backdrop for family visits and a shared experience for multiple generations.
Access and planning remain straightforward. The opening day schedule reflected museum hours of 9 AM to 5 PM, and the exhibit will be available during the museum run up to the end of December. Verify hours and any holiday closures by contacting the Two Mississippi Museums before you go. The museum listing supplies both a contact phone number and an email address for visitor inquiries.
Possum Ridge continues to represent an evolving community project that bridges hobby craft and local heritage. Whether you attend for nostalgic charm, to study modeling technique, or to introduce children to railroad history, the exhibit provides a compact, festive window into Mississippi life in the 1940s and a reason to visit the museum through the holiday season.
