All aboard! Step back in time and learn, see, and experience how steam-powered engines drove the industrial revolution. Lackawanna County’s history, much like the steam engine locomotive, is coal-powered. At Steamtown National Historic Site, located in Downtown Scranton, PA, you can learn the history of the steam engine, see the giant locomotives that helped expand our nation, hear the sensational true stories of those that rode, worked for, and built these beautiful machines.
Experience the rich history at Steamtown National Historic Site, proudly part of the National Park Service (NPS) since 1995. Marvel at the engineering brilliance of the locomotives and the historic turntable, located on the former Scranton yards of the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad (DL&W). Delve into interactive exhibits and discover the captivating stories of the people and machines that drove the industrial era.
Free Park Entrance
Steamtown's visitor center, museum, and grounds are free to enter.
You can ride the trains! Steamtown offers rides and excursions of various lengths to several different destinations, along with seasonal rides. While entrance to the park is free, train rides are available at various fees.
Short Train Rides
Tickets must be purchased on-site at the Information Kiosk
Regular Hours (beginning May 5th, 2025): 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Winter Hours (Open Wednesday to Sunday): 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
The Park’s museums and grounds, including outdoor exhibits and parking lot areas, close promptly at closing time. During severe weather events, the Park may delay opening, close early, or close entirely. Park closing and/or delayed opening notices are available by visiting the Steamtown NHS website and looking under the “Alerts” tab.
We recommend confirming operating hours and getting up-to-date info directly with the venue prior to your visit.
Parking is available for buses, motor homes, and trailer-towed vehicles in the designated area of the main parking lot (access via Cliff Street). After-hour and overnight parking is not permitted. Designated handicapped parking in the main parking lot is available.
Accessibility
When Steamtown NHS does not have a planned excursion, the yard shuttle will be wheelchair accessible. One of their passenger cars features a chair lift, however, if there is an excursion scheduled, the accessible passenger car might be utilized for the excursion and unavailable in the park. Most partner stations do not have platforms for deploying the wheelchair lift upon arrival. This means that while they could potentially load someone onto the train, they may encounter accessibility challenges when disembarking at the station. Currently, only Carbondale and Moscow stations can accommodate the use of Steamtown NHS's wheelchair lift. Visitors can reach out for accessibility inquiries by calling the information kiosk at (570) 445-1898 or emailing stea_visitor_information@nps.gov.
