News & Views

Seeing Double: Museum Showcases History In 3D

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is one of four Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission sites offering a unique serial exhibit showcasing the Commonwealth’s rich industrial history... Read more

Museum Summer Tours Announced

This summer, beginning Memorial Day and running through Labor Day, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s visitor services department will be offering our guests more ways to enjoy and to experience the Museum.  In addition to our regular... Read more

Let’s Go Reading On The Rails!

You’re right on track for reading and railroading as guest readers share stories about trains, railroads and other amazing people, places and things during the family-friendly Reading On The Rails event at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania on... Read more

Dave Lewis Named 2026 Volunteer of the Year

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that Dave Lewis has been named volunteer of the year for 2026.  Dave was selected by the Friends of the Railroad Museum’s board of directors from among the Museum’s corps of more than... Read more

2026 Events Announced

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has announced a full slate of programs coming up in 2026.  There is something here for everyone to enjoy, learn and be inspired by in the Museum’s events, exhibits and in the world-class collection of historic... Read more

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.... Read more

Roundhouse Contractor & Groundbreaking Set

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS) recently announced that eciConstruction of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania will be the general contractor for the... Read more

We’re A Blue Star Museum

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is proud to join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program which provides free admission to currently serving U. S. military personnel and their families.  This year’s program begins on... Read more

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will celebrate its golden anniversary year on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, which marks 50 years to the day that the world-class Museum of railroad history first opened to the public in 1975. Usually closed on... Read more

Tom Ohlhaber Named Volunteer of the Year

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that Tom Ohlhaber has been named volunteer of the year for 2025.  Tom was selected by the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s board of directors from among the Museum’s... Read more