Railroading Merit Badge Workshops. The Museum is the perfect setting for boys and girls, ages 11 to 17, to earn the merit badge in railroading. Workshops feature various railroad-themed activities including tours, demonstrations, historic artifacts and a G-scale model railroad simulation. All requirements are fulfilled in a single day.

● Saturday, September 28. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

● Saturday, October 5.  10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

● Saturday, November 9. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sensory Saturdays. The Museum reduces lighting and sounds and maintains a low attendance, with quiet spaces set up for breaks, for individuals with special sensory needs. A few of the historic trains will be open, with Museum staff present to answer questions.

● Saturday, September 14. 9:00 a.m.

● Saturday, October 5. 9:00 a.m.

● Saturday, November 9. 9:00 a.m.

● Saturday, December 7. 9:00 a.m.

Story Time With The Educator. Children ages 2 through preK enjoy the reading of an engaging featured book, followed by a fun craft activity.

● Friday, August 16.

10:30 a.m. Walk-in registration.

● Saturday, September 14. 9:30 a.m.

● Friday, September 20.

10:30 a.m. Walk-in registration.

● Saturday, October 5.

9:30 a.m.

● Friday, October 18. 10:30 a.m. Walk-in registration.

● Saturday, November 9. 9:30 a.m.

● Friday, November 15. 10:30 a.m. Walk-in registration.

● Saturday, December 7. 9:30 a.m.

A Smithsonian Affiliate, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is one of 24 historic sites and museums administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission as part of the Pennsylvania Trails of History®, with the active support of the nonprofit Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

300 Gap Road, PA Route 741, P. O. Box 125

Strasburg, Lancaster County, PA 17579

RRMuseumPA.org • (717) 687-8628