Fall Programs Announced

Here are the 50th anniversary fall programs at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania!  Join us for these great events, with something for everyone to enjoy, learn and and be inspired by the Museum’s world-class collection of historic trains.

• • RAILROAD HERITAGE DAY. Saturday, September 6. Learn more.
  • SENSORY SATURDAY. Saturday, September 13. Sponsored by Mr. Marino J. III & Mrs. Stephanie Acri.  Learn more and register here.
  • STORY TIME WITH THE EDUCATOR. Friday, September 19. For ages preK.  “Mel Fell” book by Corey R. Tabor.  Make a kingfisher craft.  Walk in registration at 10:30 a.m.
  • RAILROADING MERIT BADGE WORKSHOP. Saturday, September 20. For ages 11 through 17.  Learn more and register here.
  • Members Day & Annual Banquet. Saturday, September 27. Sponsored by Mr. Tony White and an Anonymous Sponsor.   Members: Learn more and download the brochure/reservation form here.
  • GARDEN RAILWAYS TOUR. Sunday, October 5. Learn more. Purchase tickets here.
  • STORY TIME WITH THE EDUCATOR. Friday, October 17. For ages preK.  “T.Rex Trick-or-Treats” book by Lois R. Grambling.  Make a dinosaur themed craft.  Walk in registration at 10:30 a.m.
  • TRAINS & TREATS. Saturday, October 18. Sponsored by SERVPRO of Lancaster East & Southern Lancaster County.
  • TRAINS & TROOPS. Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2.
  • 1940s SWING DANCE. Saturday, November 1. Learn more. Purchase tickets here.
  • RAILROADING MERIT BADGE WORKSHOP. Saturday, November 15. For ages 11 through 17. Learn more and register here.
  • STORY TIME WITH THE EDUCATOR. Friday, November 21. For ages preK.  “Noisy Train” book by Sue Graves.  Make a paper train craft.  Walk in registration at 10:30 a.m.
  • HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 13.
  • HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT. Saturday, December 6. “The Polar Express.”
  • RAILS & ALES. Saturday, March 28, 2026. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite beginning Monday, December 1.
  • CONRAIL HISTORY & EAST BROAD TOP RAILROAD RAMBLE. Saturday, June 20, 2026. Download the brochure/registration form here.
  • ROUNDHOUSE CONSTRUCTION is ongoing, as is the stabilization of the five Ready For The Roundhouse historic Pennsylvania Railroad steam locomotives, which will be exhibited in the roundhouse. Funds for the Ready For The Roundhouse locomotives may be donated here.