The N.E.M.E.S. New England Model Engineering Show

For nearly a quarter of a century, each February the men and women of the New England Model Engineering Society brought their incredible working model steam and gas engines, Rube-Goldberg devices, and so much more out to play for the enjoyment of people of all ages under the roof of the Charles River Museum.

The New England Model Engineering Show
returns in 2024!

See operating scale:

steam engines • gasoline engines • aircraft engines • locomotives • traction engines • model boats

See these amazing machines up close and talk to the folks who made them!

This event is a popular, great time for all ages, and a chance to view wonderful working engines and machines and interact with their creators. We at the Museum look forward to this event every year!

Standard Museum admission applies.

EXHIBITORS:
free admission for show exhibitors
setup starts at 8:00 am
compressed air for running models provided
gas engines allowed
non-member exhibitors welcome!