The Rocket Takes Off
In its first move in 90 years, the 185-year-old Rocket steam locomotive recently took off from The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia to make its way to its new home at the Railroad Museum of...
View ArticleStory Time With The Educator
Beginning September 5, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will launch a series of train tales for tots during a new, twice-monthly Story Time With The Educator program. Designed for children ages 2...
View ArticleRailroad Heritage Day Set
Railroad Heritage Day is set for Saturday, September 9 at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Some highlights of this family-friendly event include a: “Down By The Station” tour at 11:00 a.m.,...
View ArticleJump, Jive & Swing: 1940s Swing Dance
Tickets are now on sale for the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s 20th annual 1940s Swing Dance on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This toe-tapping tribute to the Greatest...
View ArticleOn Track With Trains & Treats
There will be no tricks, just a fun family time with Trains & Treats at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 21. According to volunteer/program coordinator Elizabeth Myers,...
View ArticleRocket Launch October 27
A launch of the 185-year-old Rocket steam locomotive into the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s world-class collection will take place during a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m. The...
View ArticleTrains & Troops Come Marching In
Join our salute to American railroads and the United States military, service men and women, during the 23rd annual Trains & Troops at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 4...
View ArticleThe Extraordinary Give November 17
We’re excited to be a part of The Extraordinary Give again this year and are asking for your support on Friday, November 17. Why? Because you have the power to help us preserve and advance our...
View ArticleKevin Hale Named 2024 Volunteer Of The Year
The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce Kevin Hale as volunteer of the year for 2024. Kevin was selected by the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania’s board of directors...
View ArticleHow Does Our Garden Grow
Inside a nice, fenced-in space on the east side of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, there are now four wooden and concrete rectangles with many plants growing in them. Museum educators Juliette...
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