About Steamtown National Historic Site
Feel the heat from the firebox, smell hot steam and oil; hear the whistle and the "chuff-chuff" from the smokestack, feel the ground vibrate, and watch as one-ton drive rods turn steel wheels. Discover how steam railroading helped shaped our nation's history and culture. Learn about the stories of the people who built, repaired and rode, and about the ongoing work to preserve railroading history.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
The park is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During severe weather events, the hours of operation may be impacted. For updated information, please check the alerts section at the top of this website. Please plan accordingly. The connecting walkway to the "Marketplace at Steamtown" is not the property of the National Park Service. The walkway is typically closed from November through April due to icy and other unpredictable weather conditions.
Activities
Getting There
Our GPS coordinates are: N 41.410730 (latitude), W 75.671329 (longitude) using our Park entrance, Lackawanna Ave at Cliff St, 18503 General Driving Directions: Take I-81 to exit 185. Continue onto President Biden Expressway (formerly known as Central Scranton Expressway) and follow signs to Mifflin Ave. Turn left onto Mifflin Ave. Turn right onto Lackawanna Ave. Turn left onto Cliff St (Park entrance).
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Get Technical
The combination of a working railroad yard and a world-class railroad museum gives visitors a chance to do more than…
Self-guided tour through the Technology Museum which houses a number of interactive displays about the railroading industry. Visitors will have the…
Explore the Roundhouse
The combination of a working railroad yard and a world-class railroad museum gives visitors a chance to do more than…
Self-guided tour through the Roundhouse which traverses across an elevated platform. Visitors will have the chance to read wayside exhibits…
Ride a Train
Steamtown's seasonal train rides offer a unique National Park experience. Rail experiences include short 30-minute trips exploring the park’s historic…
Become a Railroad Explorer
Did you know that before the transcontinental railroad, it took four to six months to cross the United States? This…
Watch "Steel and Steam"
This is the park's orientation film which explores the history of steam locomotives and the anthracite railroad while following a young…
Locomotive Shop Tours
Join a Park Ranger or volunteer to get a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of the railroad, the locomotive shop.…
This area of the park is only available by guided tour. Upon arriving to Steamtown, please check in with a Park…
Visitor Centers
Visitor Center and Park Store
The Visitor Center is open daily 9:30 am to 5 pm. The info booth at the front of the park is the primary contact point…
Hours: The park is open from 9:30am to 5:00pm which includes outdoor exhibit areas and parking lot. During severe weather events, the hours of operation may be impacted. For updated information, please call (570) 445-1898. Please plan accordingly.
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