1 / 3Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
📍 Strasburg, NY
State museum housing more than 100 locomotives and rail cars from the 1825 John Stevens engine through modern diesel-electrics. Families can board real cars, explore interactive exhibits, and visit the second-floor miniature layout. Ages 3 and up.
I highly recommend this museum --it's amazing! There are trains from many eras, and the whole way it's set up puts you back into a world of what feels like an old fashioned train station. It's very interactive and educational, and it also has a children's play area. You're able to go into some of the trains a bit, others you can walk into a platform to peer inside. There's a nice gift shop that can fit almost every price range as well, and the museum is situated in the stunning Amish Country right across the street from the Strasburg Railroad.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A standout destination for train-obsessed kids of any age, and genuinely interesting for adults too. The ability to board real locomotives and cars sets it apart from typical display-only museums. The second-floor miniature layout rewards careful exploration.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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M S
6 months ago
“I highly recommend this museum --it's amazing! There are trains from many eras, and the whole way it's set up puts you back into a world of what feels like an old fashioned train station. It's very interactive and educational, and it also has a children's play area. You're able to go into some of the trains a bit, others you can walk into a platform to peer inside. There's a nice gift shop that can fit almost every price range as well, and the museum is situated in the stunning Amish Country right across the street from the Strasburg Railroad.”
JK
3 months ago
“Awesome place. Lots of trains. Great for kids. 7yo and 4yo had lots to look at and interact with, but also interesting for us grown kids. We went around Christmas time and they had some themed decor which was as nice touch... Bonus points. Part of the xmas fun, they had an actual telegram operator sending wish lists to the North Pole. Very cool!”
Brian Mishler
a month ago
“We love the many ages amd types of rolling stock displayed there. They have the very early John Stevens engine 1825 and the later diesel electric engines still used today. They even had the unique logging engines that operated with a drive shaft in-between each of the wheeled trucks.”
Wayne R. Little
a month ago
“Wonder display of railroad cars and engines. Special events Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny plus more. Nice gift and snack bar. Beautiful view of the Lancaster countryside. A fantastic large museum across the street.”
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Overview
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania spans indoor and outdoor areas packed with rolling stock from 1825 to the diesel era. Visitors can board and walk through authentic train cars, operate interactive displays, and find a children's play area. A second-floor miniature layout is a crowd favourite. Special programming includes story time, photography workshops, and sensory-friendly sessions. The Strasburg Railroad operates directly across the street for a full day of rail experiences.
