Polar Express Experience | Cognition
Date and Time
Friday Dec 4, 2026
2:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST
Fees/Admission
Description
All aboard for a magical holiday adventure!
Join us for Cognition’s Polar Express Experience, where the magic of the beloved holiday story comes to life with festive activities, hands-on fun, and special holiday memories for the whole family.
Join us for Cognition’s Polar Express Experience, where the magic of the beloved holiday story comes to life with festive activities, hands-on fun, and special holiday memories for the whole family.
Your Polar Express Experience includes:
Step inside our Polar Express train! Children will find a seat inside our special train, built right here in Cognition’s Makerspace, and enjoy a reading of The Polar Express book.
Story times will be assigned at check-in to help with crowd flow.
Step inside our Polar Express train! Children will find a seat inside our special train, built right here in Cognition’s Makerspace, and enjoy a reading of The Polar Express book.
Story times will be assigned at check-in to help with crowd flow.
- Visit Santa & Mrs. Claus with the opportunity for family photos
- Enjoy warm cocoa and sweet treats
- Create a festive ornament to take home
- Explore Jingle Bell Science and other hands-on holiday STEAM fun
- Enjoy playtime throughout the museum
- Each participating child will receive their own special bell
- Each family will take home a copy of The Polar Express
Wear your favorite pajamas and get ready to believe!
Session Times:
2-3:30 PM (sensory friendly) 4:00–5:30 PM, 6-7:30PM
Session Times:
2-3:30 PM (sensory friendly) 4:00–5:30 PM, 6-7:30PM
Tickets:
$30 per child | 2 Adults included
$25 per child for Cognition members | Sign in to your Cognition account and your member discount will be applied automatically at checkout.
$15 for each additional sibling in the same household | 2 adults included
$30 per child | 2 Adults included
$25 per child for Cognition members | Sign in to your Cognition account and your member discount will be applied automatically at checkout.
$15 for each additional sibling in the same household | 2 adults included
Children 12 months and under are free only when attending with a paid child ticket and will not receive event materials. If you would like your infant to participate in activities, make a craft, receive a bell, or receive other event materials, a paid child ticket is required regardless of age.
Cognition is a nonprofit organization that depends on community support and events like this to keep our programs running. By attending, you’re helping keep the cogs turning for hands-on learning and discovery all year long.
Member pricing is limited to the four individuals covered by your Cognition Family Membership. Additional guests must purchase regular admission tickets.
