Strasburg, PA
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
4.8· 3,100 Google reviews
At a Glance
- TypeHeritage railroad & tourist attraction
- LocationStrasburg, PA
- Rating4.8 ★3,100 Google reviews
- UpcomingSat, Sep 12
About Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
Inside the 100,000‑square‑foot Rolling Stock Hall, guests explore more than one hundred historic locomotives and cars, climbing aboard select pieces and walking beneath the 62‑ton PRR 1187 on a pit view. Closed‑circuit monitors reveal ongoing restorations, while interactive exhibits and model layouts illustrate Pennsylvania’s rail legacy. The museum’s 18‑acre grounds also include an observation bridge, a hands‑on education center, library, archives, and an outdoor display yard.
Upcoming Events
Plan Your Visit
- ParkingFree lot · paid lot · street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · accessible restroom · accessible parking
- HoursMonday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMThursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMFriday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Find the Depot
The Trains
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania displays more than one hundred historic locomotives and cars, including PRR 1223 (the “Hello, Dolly!” engine), PRR 7002 (a recreation of the original #7002 that once reached 127.1 mph), PRR 460 “Lindbergh Engine,” PRR 1187 built in 1888, PRR 3750 (the official steam locomotive of the Commonwealth), the 1875 Virginia & Truckee Railroad 2‑6‑0 “Tahoe,” fireless steam locomotives Bethlehem Steel #111 and Pennsylvania Power & Light #4094‑D, geared Shay Leetonia Railway #1, Heisler Chicago Mill & Lumber Company #4, Climax W. H. Mason Company #1, electric PRR GG1 prototype #4800, PRR GG1 #4935, Amtrak E60 #603 and EMD AEM‑7 #915, as well as replicas of the John Bull (1831) and John Stevens (1825). Car collection highlights include a PRR P70 passenger car, a B60 baggage car, an N5c caboose, several wood‑bodied freight and passenger cars, and the early all‑steel passenger car PRR 1651. The museum sits on 18 acres beside the Strasburg Rail Road, whose line runs through Strasburg, Pennsylvania, and the site includes Rolling Stock Hall (100,000 sq ft) and an outdoor yard where larger pieces are displayed.
History
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania officially opened to the public in Strasburg.
The preserved steam locomotive number four hundred sixty was added to the National Register.
The preserved DD1 electric locomotive number thirty-six was added to the National Register.
The museum completed construction of its indoor rolling stock exhibition hall.
See full history
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is created by a 1963 act of the Pennsylvania legislature, the state purchases the 18‑acre site in 1966 and breaks ground for the museum in 1972. George Michener Hart becomes the museum’s first director in 1969, and the institution opens to the public on April 1, 1975, operating in the nation’s first building ever constructed specifically as a railroad museum. Administration rests with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, with ongoing support from the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. In June 1995 Rolling Stock Hall expands from its original 45,000 sq ft to 100,000 sq ft, and a newly designed entrance and gift shop open in June 2007. Construction of a roundhouse for larger locomotives begins in July 2025, with completion projected for late 2026 or early 2027.
Around the Depot
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania located?
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is located in Strasburg, PA.
How do I get tickets to Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania?
Tickets and current schedules are available on the operator's official website at https://rrmuseumpa.org/.
When is the next event at Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania?
The next scheduled event is "Down East Ramble" on Saturday, September 12, 2026. See the full upcoming-events list on this page.