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Baldwin Locomotive Works No. 26 operating in the railyard at Steamtown NHS.

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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 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, Saturday, May 1, 2026 through Sunday, November 15, 2026
Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Short Train Rides are available on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays through November 8, 2026.
Longer Excursions take place throughou the fall and into the holiday season.
More info on Train Rides.

Park Hours, Saturday, November 16, 2026 through Friday, April 30, 2027
Open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Wednesday-Sunday (closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)
The park is closed on Thanksgiving (November 26), Christmas (December 25) and New Years Day (January 1).

Holiday Express Excursions to Moscow Station will be offered on November 27, 28 & 29, 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 5 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 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20. 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.

 

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

 

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