Plan Your Visit

Steam engine traveling toward camera — Baldwin Locomotive Works No. 26 operating in the railyard at Steamtown NHS.
NPS Photo

Welcome to Steamtown National Historic Site

Located in the heart of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Steamtown National Historic Site preserves, interprets, and protects the history of steam railroading in America including the historic railroad yard, collections, technical knowledge, and skills that further the public understanding of the impact of steam railroading on U.S. industry, commerce, and society.

We invite you to experience Steamtown for yourself. To learn more about the park, where to go, and things to do, follow the links below.

The History Museum, Visitor Center, Roundhouse, Locomotive Cutaway Exhibit, Technology Museum, Railyard, and 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.

What should I know?
Basic Information

Basic park information including contact information, operating hours and seasons, fees and passes.
Where can I go?
Maps and Directions

Directions to Steamtown NHS and where to go once you arrive.
What is there to explore?
Things to Do

Discover the history of steam, become a junior ranger, explore the roundhouse, or watch our film; there is plenty to do!
Train Rides and Excursions

Here you can find descriptions as well as our scheduled upcoming trips