Opening November 16, the California State Railroad Museum will showcase a special “Some Assembly Required” exhibit that is sure to inspire both wonder and delight with a variety of rare, intricate and colorful toys on display, many of which have a railroad theme. The exhibit, with toys and games from the impressive California State Railroad Museum collection, will be featured through September 6, 2010.

Operated by California State Parks with assistance from the nonprofit CSRM Foundation, the California State Railroad Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Widely regarded as North America’s finest and most-visited railroad museum, the complex of facilities includes the 100,000-sq. ft. Railroad History Museum plus the reconstructed Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station and Freight Depot, 1849 Eagle Theatre, and Big Four and Dingley Spice Mill buildings in Old Sacramento. 24-hour info: (916) 445-6645