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Steamtown NHS is an industrial heritage site dedicated to the role that steam railroad transportation - and the people who made it happen - played within America's Industrial Revolution. Contact InformationInformation Kiosk: (570) 445-1898 Attention:Some park buildings are currently closed for long term repairs. The History Museum, Technology Museum, Roundhouse, Locomotive Cutaway Exhibit, Railyard, and grounds are open to visitors. The Visitor Center, Theatre, remain closed until long-term repairs to our heating and cooling system are made.
NPS Photo 350 Cliff Street Scranton, PA 18503 The park entrance is at the intersection of Cliff Street and Lackawanna Avenue in downtown Scranton. The physical address is: 350 Cliff Street NOTE: drivers of campers and RVs should be aware that the bridge clearance near the park entrance is 13 feet, 7 inches. 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). Warm and sometimes humid summers; cold and rainy or snowy winters. Wear seasonable clothing and good walking shoes. For travel aboard the summer and fall seasonal excursion trains, please note that the commuter-type coaches are not air-conditioned, or may not be heated. Therefore, we recommend that you dress appropriately for the season that you plan to visit us! While there is no entrance fee for Steamtown National Historic Site, tickets are required for all train rides throughout the season. Many tickets are available for advance purchase online; all tickets may also be purchased on-site at Steamtown, credit card only, during regular business hours.. Entrance Fee-free This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required. Visitor Center and Park StoreThe Visitor Center at Steamtown NHS is currently closed due to long-term repairs on building systems and utilities. Please visit a ranger at the Information Kiosk to learn where to go and what to do. When you're done, head next door to the Park Store located in the historic Oil House for your passport stamp. Train RidesThe Steamtown rail experience varies from 30-minute trips exploring the park’s historic railroad yard to full-day excursions through the Poconos and Lackawanna Valley. Check out the 2024 schedule and start planning your next rail adventure! Tours and EventsMuch of Steamtown NHS is self-guided and can be experienced at your leisure. If you have time, learn about the steam-era railroad maintenance, repair and restoration involved in our preservation efforts during one of our scheduled Locomotive Shop tours. AccessibilitySteamtown National Historic Site is accessible, with the exception of some historic locomotives and railroad cars. IMPORTANT NOTE: Some train rides/excursions are NOT accessible. To help us best serve you, please e-mail us with any accessibility questions or concerns before purchasing train ride tickets: e-mail us. Park StoreTo remember your special adventure, check out our Park Store! Open during park hours, the Park Store is managed and operated by America's National Parks, a park partner organization. PetsOh, and if you're traveling with pets, be sure to check this page! |
Last updated: April 16, 2025