Smithsonian Affiliate   Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission     

Site Updates:

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania remains closed to the public. 

PHMC’s historic sites and museums, including the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, will remain closed until further notice.

Please watch our website and social media for updates.

Our Commitment To Inclusion

 

Museum At Home:

Search our Online Library and Archives!

See Our New Exhibits!  

Explore Our Equipment Roster!

Download Our Coloring Pages and Other Activities!

Try Our Stay-At-Home Summer Book Bingo!

Welcome to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania educates the public regarding the Commonwealth’s rich railroad history, discovering the relevance of railroads in building the nation and the role of today’s railroads in our lives.

VISIT

Explore real trains, historical displays and interactive exhibits!

COLLECTIONS

See 100 locomotives and railroad cars, and our operating model train displays.

EVENTS

There’s always something new and exciting going on at the Museum!

EDUCATION

Learning is fun, and we have educational programs for every age group!

SUPPORT

We welcome your support, and offer several ways for you to make an impact!

Upcoming Events:

Virtual Happy Hour: Sports

September 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT

Learn more and register.

Virtual Trivia Night

September 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. EDT

Learn more and register.

STEAM On The Rails Virtual Education Program

October 13, 20 and 27, 2020

Learn more and register.

Membership Benefits Extended!

Membership benefits in the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania have been extended.

Learn more and join or renew.

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