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About Wayne County Historical Society
The Wayne County Historical Society Main Museum is the essential companion to a Stourbridge Line ride. Its 810 Main Street campus adjoins the railroad’s 812 Main Street ticket office, so the museum interprets the transportation story at the place where passengers begin their trip.
The museum occupies the 1860 Delaware & Hudson Canal Company headquarters. Behind it, the D&H Gravity Railroad once met the canal basin. The permanent “Movin’ Energy” exhibit places a full-size Stourbridge Lion replica beside a D&H passenger gravity car and a paymaster’s buggy.
The campus also covers regional archaeology, Wayne County glassmaking, rotating exhibitions, a children’s history lab, a research library, and a museum shop. The breadth makes this more than a single-object stop, although the Stourbridge Lion remains the train-first reason to visit.
What stands out
Full-size Stourbridge Lion replica
The exhibit interprets the 1829 locomotive trial that gave the present excursion line its name.
Rail and canal in one room
A D&H gravity passenger car and canal history connect the locomotive story to the coal-transportation system.
Broader Wayne County history
Archaeology, locally made glass, hands-on children’s stations, and rotating exhibits reward a longer visit.
Pair it with the train
Why it belongs in a The Stourbridge Line trip
The museum is next door to the Honesdale boarding point—roughly a one-minute walk. Visit before a later departure or after an early return, but compare the museum’s limited weekly hours with the exact train schedule before assuming both fit on one day.
Before you go
Plan your visit
- HoursMay–December 31: Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. January–April 30: Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- AdmissionThe museum currently publishes $5 adult admission; visitors 18 and under enter free.
- Time to allowAllow at least 45–60 minutes for the main transportation exhibits, and longer for the full collection or research library.
- AccessibilityThe museum publishes accessible parking and entrance, ramped exhibit routes, an elevator to the second floor, and wheelchair-width doorways.
- Train-day fitCheck both calendars. The ticket office is daily, but the museum is open only on selected weekdays.
- Museum shopA shop is part of the 810 Main Street campus; check museum hours rather than assuming it follows the train office schedule.
Follow the canal corridor
Add D&H Canal Park at Lock 31
Walk surviving canal structures and the towpath along the Lackawaxen River.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
Is the museum part of The Stourbridge Line?
No. It is operated by the Wayne County Historical Society, but its 810 Main Street building is immediately beside the train’s 812 Main Street ticket office.
Can I see the original Stourbridge Lion?
The museum displays a full-size replica. The surviving original components are held by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
The museum publishes accessible parking and entrance, ramp walkways, an elevator, and wheelchair-width doorways.
Is the museum open whenever trains run?
No. Train and museum schedules differ. The museum is open Wednesday–Saturday for most of the year and Friday–Saturday in winter.
How much is admission?
The official page currently lists $5 for adults and free admission for visitors 18 and under. Recheck before traveling.
Trust and accuracy
Sources
Source checked 2026-08-12. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.