The History Museum, Visitor Center, Roundhouse, Locomotive Cutaway Exhibit, Technology Museum, Railyard and park grounds are open to visitors. The Theatre remains closed until long-term repairs to our heating and cooling system are made. The park film Steel and Steam is shown a continuous 18-minute loop on the first floor of the History Museum.
Park Hours, November 17, 2025 to May 1, 2026
Open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Wednesday-Sunday (closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)
The park is closed on Thanksgiving (November 27), Christmas (December 25) and New Yeras Day (January 1).
Regular Short Train Rides have concluded for the 2025 season. Short Train Rides will return in May, 2026 (though see below for the Holiday North Pole Limited trains)
Holiday Express Excursions to Moscow Station will be offered on November 28, 29 & 30, departing Steamtown at 11 a.m. and returning at 2 p.m. Tickets Available.
The Santa Train will stop at Steamtown National Historic Site on Saturday, December 6 at about 3 p.m. as part of Christmas in a Small Town sponsored by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley.
North Pole Limited - The Iron Horse Society is offering the popular holiday train rides at 10:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. on December 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, and at 4 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. on Friday, December 19. Enjoy a festive 1-hour train ride behind a historic steam locomotive through Scranton Yards and Nay Aug Park as Santa visits every child while Mrs. Claus presents a small gift. The magic continues off the train with cookies & cocoa, model train displays, photo spots, and more! Advance tickets strongly recommended.
