Upcoming On-Site Workshop Dates:
Saturday, March 29, 2025. SOLD OUT!
Saturday, April 26, 2025. SOLD OUT!
Saturday, May 17, 2025. SOLD OUT!
Saturday, June 21, 2025. SOLD OUT!
Saturday, August 23, 2025. SOLD OUT!
Saturday, September 20, 2025. Register here after July 1.
Saturday, November 15, 2025. Register here after July 1.
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is the perfect place to earn the Railroading Merit Badge! Scouts will explore historic railroad equipment, operate a G scale model layout, take part in an Operation Lifesaver presentation and more! All requirements for the badge will be earned in one day (no prerequisites required!). Eligible scouts will have their blue cards signed at the end of the day by a certified Merit Badge counselor.
Tickets for Railroading Merit Badge Workshops are sold on Eventbrite only. Limited to 25 individual scouts, ages 11 to 17. Scouts must be accompanied by an adult. Workshops take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All future workshop dates will be announced on our website, social media and email list.
Railroading Merit Badge Workshops are held at the Museum monthly from March through November, with the exception of July.
Workshop Ticket Options On Eventbrite:
2 Pack (1 Scout and 1 Accompanying Adult): $24
4 Pack (3 Scouts and 1 Accompanying Adult): $54
plus online ticket fees.
Reminders:
Museum membership does not apply to the Railroading Merit Badge Workshop fee.
We require adult chaperones for scouts at all times.
Every effort is made to adhere to the schedule, so please arrive on time.
Lunch is on your own.
Scouts are asked to wear class “A” or “B” uniforms.
Need a blue card for the workshop date? Printable Blue Card
Virtual Railroading Merit Badge Workshops On Zoom
Scouts can earn the Railroading Merit Badge virtually in the months of December, January and February. The workshop is held in one 3-hour session on Zoom, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., led by a certified railroading merit badge counselor. All requirements to earn the merit badge will be completed in the session, except the At-Home Requirements.
Virtual Merit Badge At-Home Requirements
Upcoming Virtual Workshop Dates: To Be Announced.
Juliette O’Connor, Museum Educator 2, (717) 687-8628, ext 3025, or by email
Jesse Shetrom. Museum Educator 1, (717) 687-8628, ext 3022, or by email
Barons & Builders Summer Day Camps
For ages 9 and 10: Tuesday, July 8 – Friday, July 11, 1025. Registration has ended.
For ages 11 and 12: Tuesday, July 22-Friday, July 25, 2025. Registration deadline is June 30.
