Fall Education Programs

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