Steamtown National Historic Site
Rail museum · Scranton ·

Steamtown National Historic Site

Rail museum · Scranton ·

Historic trains, exhibits, rides, and a large roundhouse

Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null
Steamtown National Historic Site by null

Information

350 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503 Get directions

Information

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350 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503 Get directions

+1 570 445 1898
nps.gov
@steamtownnhs
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Features

restroom
crowd family friendly
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

Last updated

Nov 1, 2025

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"Managed by the National Park Service, Steamtown offers special tours, demonstrations of railroad technology, train rides, and both indoor and outdoor displays; I recommend starting with the 18-minute orientation film "Steel and Steam," then exploring the rolling stock in the roundhouse and joining a guided tour of the Locomotive Repair Shop. For a scenic short ride, I would get a ticket for the "Scranton Limited" yard shuttle, a three-mile round-trip that crosses the Lackawanna River and stops at the University of Scranton." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Steamtown National Historic Site

A. “BackSeatRider” W.

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Great museum we decided to visit spur of the moment. No admission but we did pay $6 a person for a short ride into town and back. So many beautiful engines and train cars from various companies. The staff are so polite and everyone we spoke to was eager to share their knowledge. I was very impressed with cleanliness of the place and you can see that this museum is well cared for. We did not take the short walk to the trolley museum located across from the train yard but we are planning of visiting again in the near future.

Mike L.

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Amazing Place to visit while in Scranton PA! Very kid friendly, and interesting for the whole family. You can pay for a ticket to ride their trolley and train ride, which explains the history of the area. There is also the turntable + roundhouse museum, which houses lots of relics and trains, all of which is free to see. Overall an amazing place to stop by whenever you have free time, plus it's a short walk over the bridge to the Steamtown Marketplace & Trolly Museum!

Chris R.

Google
Even if you're in Scranton for the Office, make sure you go here! I found out they had one of the 8 remaining Big Boy trains and had to stop by. It's out in the parking lot and is beautifully restored. The museum is free. Staff are all friendly. There's easily a half day of stuff to see, but you could easily spend a full day here. Lots of beautiful trains and very thorough and informative walk through exhibits. I ran out of time and didn't have a chance to walk on the walkway above the rail yard, or go to the electric trolley museum. You will not be disappointed!

Erik Z

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This is a very big site with plenty to see. It's pretty confusing to know where to go. I went to the trolley museum and steam town. There's is actually another museum called the technology museum by steam also that I think is work checking out. It's very interesting seeing the history of the rail system and how Scranton became known as the electric city. There are guided tours that take about an hour and brings you to where they work on restoration of different trains.

Brian D.

Google
This is another wow, wow, wow moment. Had no idea stopping to check Scanton PA out was going to yield this awesome find. This place was loaded with all kinds of history. Obviously you have to be a person interested in history to appreciate this kind of site. But how could you not be? This may be the best preserved site in America dedicated to the railroad, and steam engine. I'm so glad that this is somehow funded for our citizens to be able to enjoy. It's so cool to see the kids be in awe of these trains. I know growing up, I was interested in trains as well.

Sarah S.

Google
Couldn't get in due to Federal Shutdown, but posting a few details re parking etc. Large free of charge car park is shared with the Trolley Museum. There are signs for RV and Van parking too. Plenty of blue badge parking spaces. There are many picnic tables and benches, some under cover around the car park. Some locos around the car park Hope to return one day and go inside.

Ari B.

Google
Absolutely wonderful experience! We happened to stumble thru right before their tour! Nick and Bill were very informative and fun! We even got to see some of the workers and behind the scenes stuff! I still can't believe the tour was free! A wonderful must -stop if you're in the area!

Asiri B.

Google
National Historic Site is an absolute treasure for anyone with even a passing interest in American history, industrial innovation, or, trains! As a National Historic Park site, it offers a well-preserved and engaging look into the steam railroading era that fueled so much of the nation's growth. While admission to the park itself is free, the train rides do have an additional fee. Free parking is available.