Fall Education Programs

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce its fall 2024 schedule of 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.

September 28 Register Here.

October 5 Register Here.

November 9 Register Here.

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.

September 14 Register Here.

October 5 Register Here.

November 9 Register Here.

December 7 Register Here.

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.

September 14 Register Here.

October 5 Register Here.

November 9 Register Here.

December 7 Register Here.

Become a member and enjoy a variety of benefits, including staying up-to-date on Museum programs.

The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is home to a world-class collection of about 100 historic locomotives and railroad cars, a vast research library and archives, a working restoration shop, an immersive education center and programs, a Museum store and special events and exhibits.

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