News & Views

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

Roundhouse Bids Sought

The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) recently announced the opening of the bid process for contractors to undertake the building of a 16,000 square-foot, six-stall roundhouse at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Bids will be... Read more

On Track For Reading On The Rails

You’re right on track for reading and railroading as 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

Five Railroading Merit Badge Workshops Scheduled

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania has announced on-site railroading merit badge workshops for March 29, April 26, May 17, June 21 and August 23, 2025. Saturday, March 29 Registration Saturday, April 26 Registration Saturday, May 17 Registration... Read more

Three Rambles In 2025

Experiencing a little cabin fever?  How about planning to join us for three upcoming Rambles to great destinations of railroading, scenic, historic and cultural interest?! Rambles are customized for your enjoyment, whether a day trip, a week-long... Read more

February Through June 2025 Events

Check out the wonderful programs currently scheduled by the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania for February through June 2025!  Join us and be inspired by this exciting roster of events and the Museum’s world-class collection of historic trains. Go... Read more

Railroad Photography 101

Railroad Photography 101 Here’s your chance to learn some great tips and techniques for photographing your favorite locomotives and railroad cars, in a class led by noted railroad photographer and author Brian Solomon. Bring your smart phone,... Read more

December Programs Slated

It’s almost time for some wonderful programs at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in December and some even into 2025!  Join us and be inspired by this exciting roster of events and the Museum’s world-class collection of historic trains.... Read more