Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Category: Rail museum

Address: 300 Gap Rd, Strasburg, PA 17579, USA

Phone: +17176878628

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–4PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Richard Jennings

Apr 11, 2022

Attended the Rails and Ales fund raiser for the museum. Great set up, there were breweries set up around the museum and food trucks out back. You could walk the whole place as you look and taste various beers from local breweries. It was awesome, haven't been to this place for more than 30 years. Even better than I remember. Highly recommend visiting anytime. Can't wait to bring my grandson, who'll be the 4th generation coming here to see all the trains.

Joe Luecke

Mar 19, 2022

I've been here here a few times. There is so much to see for any train enthusiast. They do a great job in demonstrating how trains were so important in the history of our country. Plenty of trains inside the museum and a huge train yard outside to visit. My only complaint is I wish they would allow visitors to actually step on /walk through the trains in the museum. Definitely worth checking out if you're near Lancaster and you can take a train ride across the street on the Strasburg Railroad.

Janet Richey

Feb 20, 2022

We came here on a Friday afternoon in the middle of February. Which meant that we almost had the place to ourselves. Even if there were more people, it is spacious enough that a few school groups would not have mattered. While the exhibits were very well done, our two favorite things were the model train exhibit, which had the most detailed and realistic landscapes, and the exhibit where you could actually stand under a train to see the mechanics. It was too cold and windy to really spend any decent time outside, but there was plenty to see in the rail yard. If not pressed for time, we could have gone around the place a 2nd time, and learned a bunch more. For $10 per person over 12 years old, there was a lot of bang for the buck. My only issue is that it's a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the front door. The only thing that would have made this trip better was if we were there on a Saturday, or during the regular season, so that we could have taken a ride on the Strasburg Railroad. The two actually go hand in hand.

Joe

Nov 28, 2021

One of my favorite places to visit when in Amish country PA. If you love trains you'll love this Museum. And even if you don't you'll still find it interesting. Many different trains from all eras from steam to electric to diesel. This Museum has it all.

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Questions & Answers

Is the museum air conditioned?

Mark Smith | Dec 5, 2018
PC M | Dec 6, 2018

The 100,000-square-foot Rolling Stock Hall is climate-controlled year-round. There's an outdoor display area, as well. Roughly two-thirds of the collection is indoors; one-third outdoors.

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What a 5-year-old male toddler find this place exciting?

Human has WI-FI | Jul 7, 2021
Robert Mohler | Jul 8, 2021

Yes that's true

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How many trains are on display?

Human has WI-FI | Jul 7, 2021
Random Traveler | Jul 8, 2021

A large warehouse full. Every kind you can think of.

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Where is the model train layout?

Dante Medori (Dantelevator) | Dec 5, 2019
Matt Miecznikowski | Dec 6, 2019

There is one on the first floor for kids you can play with. The other one is up on the second floor in the art gallery.

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What is the cost of tickets for museum and how do I order them?

Ericca Dreger | Dec 4, 2020
Yajaira Torres | Dec 5, 2020

The fee is $10 for adults and $8 for kids if you buy tickets at the door. If you buy tickets online along with train tickets there is a discount and tickets are $8.50.

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How much is it to visit?

Barbara Mathies | Dec 5, 2018
Ken Lee | Dec 6, 2018

Adults (ages 12-64) $10 Seniors (65+) $9 Youth (3-11) $8 Ages 2 & Under (2-under) Free

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What scale are the model train layouts?

Dante Medori (Dantelevator) | Dec 5, 2019
Matt Hoye | Dec 6, 2019

There are Lego trains as well, surrounded by an entire Lego town!

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Is there a model train layout in the museum?

Dante Medori (Dantelevator) | Dec 5, 2019
George Swartz | Dec 6, 2019

Yes there are 3

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Where is the Solari Board?

Dante Medori (Dantelevator) | Dec 5, 2019
Matthew Schlaegel | Dec 6, 2019

It is my understanding that it is in storage until a proper base is built for it.

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Does the museum have a gift shop?

Matthew Surber | Dec 5, 2019
David Gobeille | Dec 6, 2019

Yes it does.

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Can you leave the museum for the train ride across the way and come back without a re-entry fee?

Rachel Roberto | Dec 5, 2018
Jeff Bradley | Dec 6, 2018

Yes you can all within the same day

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Just curious, why is the museum closed temporary?

Trista Carroll | Jul 7, 2021
Patrick Shively | Jul 8, 2021

its because of COVID restrictions, they should be lifting over the summer as the pandemic comes to a close

Are dogs allowed inside? Is their any exceptions?

Dusky spina | Dec 5, 2019
C Finkelstein | Dec 6, 2019

I believe service dogs only.

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Is the museum open on Labor Day?

Darryl Champ | Dec 5, 2019
Philip Reger | Dec 6, 2019

Yes, it is open on Labor Day.

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When are you opening?

barb ellis | Jul 7, 2021
Patrick Shively | Jul 8, 2021

they open at 10 AM

How much does it cost to go in the museum.

Rhonda Stoy | Dec 5, 2019
Andrew Quartararo | Dec 6, 2019

$10 for adults (12-64) Https://rrmuseumpa.org/visit/

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Is this open Thursday 11./14/19

Trena Leonard | Dec 5, 2019
Matt Engle | Dec 6, 2019

Yes

I hear there are 2 model train layouts. What scale are they?

Dante Medori (Dantelevator) | Dec 5, 2019
Timothy Buckner | Dec 6, 2019

I think O, there's three, set up to show how too connect the different cars, flip switches and change tracks.

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How many model train layouts are there? What scale are they? And where is the Solari Board from 30th Street Station?

Dante Medori (Dantelevator) | Dec 5, 2019
T Miller | Dec 6, 2019

Just one room with a few layouts. They were various scales.

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Can family go there for the summer

Vincent Oppenheimer | Dec 4, 2020
Steve Lock | Dec 5, 2020

Yes. But it's a Museum... Not a holiday camp, there are many accommodations in the area and a summers worth of places to see.

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Are you open July 2020

Vincent Oppenheimer | Dec 4, 2020
Teresa Kullman | Dec 5, 2020

Yes they are!

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Where can I order the shirts with the N&W Steam Reunion of 611 & 475 Celebration on them?

Matthew Surber | Dec 5, 2019
DuBBINHaM | Dec 6, 2019

Try their website or call n ask

are dogs allowed on leash

a glab | Dec 5, 2019
Matt Johnson | Dec 6, 2019

No dogs are not allowed We do not want dogs here Do not bother coming if you have a dog.

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What is the age for the senior discount?

Alisa Eshbach | Dec 5, 2018
wv blueangel | Dec 6, 2018

TICKETS Adults (ages 12-64) $10 Seniors (65+) $9 Youth (3-11) $8 (2-under) Free

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how far is it from amtrack station

Gary Henderson | Dec 5, 2019
Richard Champlin | Dec 6, 2019

8 miles (Lancaster PA)

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when will the Conrail gp-30 be open this weekend

Roger Miller | Jul 7, 2021
Patrick Shively | Jul 8, 2021

ask the staff

How much is the ticket for the train ride or is it the same with the entrance to the museum

Jorge Torres | Jul 7, 2021
Patrick Shively | Jul 8, 2021

they don't offer train rides. the strasburg rail road is the place to go for train rides.

We are coming to sight and sound on 1st of april. Will you be open on 2nd?

Lana Blair | Jul 7, 2021
Patrick Shively | Jul 8, 2021

they should be open on the 2nd.

What is the cost of the Museum?

Jerry Fontenot | Dec 5, 2017
Jim Moore | Dec 6, 2017

10 for adults and 8 for kids 3+

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Do they still have lodging in railroad cabuses

Annette Wilkinson | Dec 5, 2018
Bradley Curry | Dec 6, 2018

There is lodging at the red caboose hotel about a mile past the museum. They have no affiliation with the museum. Rooms typically start at $85 per night. If there is an event going on at the railroad room rates will go up.

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On your website states that you're open but when I call it says that your closed

Luis Marrero | Dec 4, 2020
Calvin Walker | Dec 5, 2020

The railroad is open the musium is closed, but tickets for train ride must be purchased in advance online.

What the cost to enter

Denise Vasso | Dec 5, 2017
Yosef Yeroshalmi | Dec 6, 2017

It depends on which car you go on, the cheapest ticket is $9 but it goes all the way up to the presidential car which cost some more

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Approximately how long do you figure to visit the Railroad Museum?

Jason Sensenig | Dec 5, 2018
William Stewart | Dec 6, 2018

Depends on ages and interest. With little ones go to real trains firs t. Otherwise you will soend 2+ hours in childrens section and never see the real trains.

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How much are the tickets for kids and adults

Alvin Bermudez | Dec 5, 2018
PC M | Dec 6, 2018

Adults (ages 12-64) $10 Seniors (65+) $9 Youth (Ages 3-11) $8 Ages 2 & Under (2-Under) Free

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How much is it to get in to the museum of pa

Cheryl Parsons | Dec 5, 2018
Bill Whelan | Dec 6, 2018

Don't remember but look for discount ride and museum

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I know ya'll can install them, but curious who actually makes locomotive "tires" these day?

gbyoung2 | Jul 7, 2021
Patrick Shively | Jul 8, 2021

strasburg rail road across the street, they probably only make tires for there engines when the locomotives over there need repairs.

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