 Events, Hours, Admission
Subject to change. Feel free to Contact Us to verify!
 Presidents' Day
Monday, February 18, 2008 • Regular Museum hours
School’s out! Take advantage of the day to view our premier collection of trains, reflecting this nation’s history, growth and development. Included in the regular Museum admission.
Charter Day
Sunday, March 9, 2008 • Regular Museum hours
Observe the 327th birthday of the Commonwealth, amid Pennsylvania made and operated historic rolling stock, here at the Keystone State’s official railroad museum. Open to the public free of charge.
Ted Rose Exhibit. May 17 - Dec. 30, 2008.
The beauty and nobility of railroads are vividly illustrated in this exhibit of the impressive watercolor paintings and remarkable photographs of the late artist Ted Rose. Railroads were a favorite subject for Rose and he depicted them, their people and varied settings through expressive colors and unique and compelling compositions. Ted Rose is probably best known on a national level for the five wonderful paintings he created in 1999 for the U. S. Postal Service’s All Aboard stamp series. Included in the regular Museum admission. Details.
Walt Disney's Backyard Railroad
May 23 - May 25, 2008. Regular Museum hours
Walt Disney always loved trains and he was one of America’s greatest railroad fans, preserving real steam railroading at Disney theme parks throughout the world. Members of the Carolwood Pacific Historical Society, including nationally-recognized Disney authority Michael Broggie (son of Disney’s first Imagineer Roger Broggie) will treat Museum visitors to a personal glimpse of this man who loved trains and the legends that surrounded him. Take a ride on a miniature train, delight in fun Disney film clips, photographs and memorabilia and take advantage of activities and surprises the entire family will enjoy. Included in the regular Museum admission.
Maryland and Pennsylvania RR Day. June 14.
Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsy Days
May 30 - June 1. See here for details.
Reading Railroad Days
July 2 through July 6. Regular Museum hours
Details.
Barons & Builders Day Camp
Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18, 2008, for ages 9 & 10.
Monday, July 28 through Friday, August 1, 2008, for ages 11 & 12
Kids build, create, learn and play as they explore railroads and railroad history through a program of unique tours, innovative hands-on projects and special demonstrations.
A limited number of openings are available for each day camp. 2008 Details.
Railroad Family Days
August 13 - 16, 2008
Hogwarts Express parties on 15th & 16th. Details.
Members Day Sept. 27, 2008
Special presentations and other events for members of the Friends of the Railroad Museum. Details.
Model Railroading Days. October 11 - 12.
New program in conjunction with nearby National Toy Train Museum. Details.
Garden Railway Tours. October 12, 2008, 1 pm to 5 pm
Enjoy a self-guided tour of several private homes which feature beautiful garden railways, operating layouts and special model train collections. Garden Railways tour tickets are $6 per person for ages 6 and over and go on sale beginning July 1, 2008. Details (pdf).
Trains & Troops
Saturday, November 8 & Sunday, November 9, 2008 • Regular Museum hours
Greet our guys and gals in uniform, experience many splendid railroad and military archival displays, enjoy the patriotic spirit. Details
Ride the troop trains on the Strasburg Rail Road with living history reenactors on both days of the Railroad Museum’s Trains & Troops program. Troop train tickets are sold separately by the Strasburg Rail Road on line at www.strasburgrailroad.com.
Taking The Swing Train ‘40S Dance
Saturday, November 8, 2008 • 7 PM to 10 PM
Jump, jive and swing to the popular Sound of Roses live band among the trains in the Railroad Museum’s awe inspiring Rolling Stock Hall. Come in uniform or ‘40s clothing!
Special savings combination ticket, per person, for the dance and both days of Trains & Troops: $30.00; Dance ticket only, per person: $20.00; Veterans and active duty service personnel, per person: $15.00. Dance tickets should be purchased in advance by phone at 717/687-8628, ext 3008, in person at the Whistle Stop Shop museum store or on line, using a printable ticket request form. Dance tickets may be ordered online. Details and tickets.
Home For The Holidays
Saturday, December 6 & Saturday, December 13, 2008. Regular Museum hours
Take a nostalgic glimpse at holiday rail travel. Meet costumed engineers, conductors, ticket agents and passengers representing the past century and enjoy seasonal music, festive decorations, Jack Frost Station and a Polar Express party for young children among our world-class collection of trains. Included in the regular Museum admission. Details on Home for the Holidays.
Ride the Santa trains on the Strasburg Rail Road with the jolly old elf on both days of the Railroad Museum’s Home for the Holidays program. Santa train tickets are sold separately by the Strasburg Rail Road on line at www.strasburgrailroad.com. |
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General Hours |
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November 1 through April 1:
Closed Mondays, except open:
Jan. 21, Martin Luther King. Jr Day, and Feb. 18 Presidents' Day.
Open Tues. - Sat., 9 - 5.
Open Sundays, 12 - 5.
April 2 through October:
Open Mon. - Sat., 9 - 5.
Open Sunday, 12 - 5.
On certain times when the Museum would normally be closed, such as certain Mondays (Spring - Fall), it is operated by the Friends of the Museum as a service to the public. Regular admission and regulations apply at these times. |
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Holidays 2008 |
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The Museum is closed on certain major holidays, including:
New Year's Day Easter Sunday Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
Closed Mondays from November through March, except open:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents' Day.
Open:
Presidents' Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day Nov.11, Day After Thanksgiving. |
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Admission |
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Tickets for general admission are not sold in advance, but may be purchased on the day of visit, except for a few special events as indicated. |
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Adult (ages 18 – 59) $8
Senior Citizen (60+) $ 7
Youth (6 – 17) $ 6
Under age 6 FREE
Groups (10 or more adults): Call for discounted rates.
School Groups: Contact the Museum for Programs and Prices.
Members of the Friends of the Railroad Museum and PHMC Associates are covered by special admission policies.
Also, persons presenting an Adult full admission stub/receipt from another PHMC site will be admitted for $7.00.
Discounted Admission for Travel and Motor Clubs.
Some structured educational programs are conducted by special reservation and subject to additional charge. See Educational Programs page for details.
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Super Wonder Pass |
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Visit three attractions with one ticket! |
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