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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

300 Gap Road · Strasburg, PA

Why you should go…

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, established in 1975, sits on 18 acres in Strasburg, Lancaster County. The collection includes more than 100 historic locomotives and vintage railroad cars displayed in Rolling Stock Hall, alongside a changing-exhibit gallery, an observation bridge and the hands-on Stewart Junction education center. The museum also maintains an extensive library and archives and a restoration and paint shop.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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