Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania | Real Trains. Real History. Real Excitement.

WELCOME BACK!

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) will begin welcoming visitors to state-owned historic sites and museums, including the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, on Friday, April 30, 2021, with reduced hours of operation and limited capacity. Click here for PHMC protocols for visiting.

Beginning April 30, 2021 and until further notice, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s days/hours of operation will be Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sundays 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please follow us here and on social media for any important updates.

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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:

Support the non-profit Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Learn more and donate.

Simple Machines: Railroad Edition Virtual Program

April 22, 2021

Learn more and register.

Trains Of The Green & White Mountains Ramble

October 10-14, 2021