Basic Information

Steamtown NHS is an industrial heritage site dedicated to the role that steam railroad transportation - and the people who made it happen - played within America's Industrial Revolution.

Contact Information

Main: 570-340-5200
Toll Free: 888-693-9391

Visitor Center: 570-340-5206
Train Reservations: 570-340-5204
Group Reservations: 570-340-5186
Fee Booth: 570-340-5203

 

An aerial image of the Steamtown National Historic Site in downtown Scranton, Pennsylvania.

NPS Photo

 

Physical Address

The park entrance is at the intersection of Cliff Street and Lackawanna Avenue in downtown Scranton.

Directions

The park entrance is at the intersection of Cliff Street and Lackawanna Avenue in downtown Scranton. The physical address is:

350 Cliff Street
Scranton, PA 18503

Operating Hours & Seasons

The park is open daily, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The park is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year's Day. More information on park hours can be found at Plan Your Visit.

Weather

Fees & Passes

There is no entrance fee to access our grounds, museum complex, and scheduled tours. However, on occasion, a special event fee may apply.

Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) no longer sells the America the Beautiful (ATB) Interagency Passes. However, passes can be purchased online at the USGS Store website or in-person at any National Park Service site that charges an entrance fee.

Entrance Fees:

Visitor Centers

Internet & Cellular Access

Public WiFi is available.

Internet & Cellular Access Details

 

Train Rides

Due to the federal COVID-19 restrictions, we cannot safely run trains yet. However, when federal restrictions change, we will evaluate the possibility at that time. When seasonal train rides resume, tickets are available for an additional charge and may be available at the time of your visit (train rides are not covered by Interagency Passes).

Tours and Events

Much of Steamtown NHS is self-guided and can be experienced at your leisure. If you have time, learn about the steam-era railroad maintenance, repair and restoration involved in our preservation efforts during one of our scheduled Locomotive Shop tours.

Accessibility

Steamtown National Historic Site is accessible, with the exception of some historic locomotives and railroad cars. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some train rides/excursions are NOT accessible. Please explain your accessibility needs before purchasing train ride tickets. We are working to correct accessibility deficiencies to ensure an enjoyable experience for all of our visitors.

Park Store

To remember your special adventure, check out our Park Store! Open during park hours, the Park Store is managed and operated by America's National Parks, a park partner organization.

Pets

Oh, and if you're traveling with pets, be sure to check this page!