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Steamtown National Historic SiteThe drive rods of the Illinois Central 790, a small freight locomotive. NPS Photo, Ken Ganz
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Steamtown National Historic Site
Operating Hours & Seasons
Visitors watch as a steam locomotive turns on the turntable, a rotating bridge

NPS Photo

Steamtown NHS allows visitors to get up close and personal with the historic machines and the men and women who run them.

The Park is open daily except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

  • Park Regular hours: 9 am - 5 pm
  • Park Winter hours: 10 am - 4 pm
    • 2010 Winter Hours:
      January 3 -
      April 10, 2010

The park may close early on the following 2009 dates; please call prior to your visit:

  • November 25
  • December 24
  • December 31

The Park's museums and grounds, including outdoor exhibit areas, parking lot and the connecting walkway* to the Mall at Steamtown, close promptly at 5:00 pm (4:00 pm Winter). Also, during severe weather events, the Park may delay opening, close early or close entirely. Park closing and/or delayed opening notices are available by phoning (570) 340-5200 after 7 am; they may not be posted online. Early close notices are available at the above number and online when announced by Park management. Please be sure to plan accordingly.

(*Please note that the connecting walkway to the "Mall at Steamtown" is not the property of Steamtown National Historic Site and is subject to closure during inclement or severe weather. Additionally, this walkway is not maintained and is generally closed during the winter months. Parking at the "Mall at Steamtown" is, therefore, not recommended.)

A cup of water expands to 1,600 times its volume when boiled, changing from a liquid to a gas!  

Did You Know?
When boiled, a cup of water creates about 1,600 cups of steam! When the resulting steam is contained in a vessel such as a steam locomotive boiler, it can create up to 300 pounds per square inch of pressure. Learn more about steam locomotives at Steamtown National Historic Site!
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Last Updated: November 22, 2009 at 10:32 EST