A nostalgic glimpse of railroading's glorious past awaits you at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Sit in an engineer's seat, explore a caboose, experience a turn-of-the-century passenger station and inspect a 62-ton locomotive from underneath! Pennsylvania's premier museum of railroading exhibits a world-class collection of more than 100 historically significant locomotives and railcars, from mammoth steam engines to quaint Victorian coaches, and chronicles a society on the move.

Innovative and interactive Stewart Junction railway education center. Whistle Stop Shop museum store. Reserved group tours and facility rentals.

The awe-inspiring power of trains and the fascinating heritage of our nation's railroading are on display for the entire family during the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania's special events and exhibits. Visit our website to learn more about our typical special events (and the dates they are typically held), including:

Reading Railroad Days - July
Railroad Kids Days - July
Railroad Circus Days - August
Halloween Nights - October
Trains & Troops - November
Home for the Holidays - December

This year in particular, you can learn stories of those who made their living around railroads and food with a special Trains, Farms & Foods Tour, a FlavorFest Signature Tour! In addition to our Moveable Feast photo and artifacts exhbit and more, enjoy a 45-minute train ride on an authentic steam train and family activities at the Strasburg Rail Road, plus a stop at Cherry-Crest farm for unique, interactive farm fun activities.

Open April through October, Monday through Saturday, 9AM to 5PM and Sunday, 12 Noon to 5PM
November through March, Tuesday through Saturday, 9AM to 5PM and Sunday 12 Noon to 5PM.
Closed New Year's Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Admission: Adults 18 to 59: $7, Adults 60 and over: $6, youth 6 to 17: $5, children under 6 are free of charge. Museum memberships are available.

Accessible to individuals with disabilities. Wheelchairs available.