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Reading Railroad Heritage Museum

Vist us to see the real Reading Railroad locomotives, freight and passenger cars, indoor exhibits, and an interactive switch tower replica.

The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum is the education center of the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society, A non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving the history of the Reading Railroad.

Hours

Saturdays 10 AM - 4 PM
Sundays 12 Noon - 4PM

Admission

Adults $9
Seniors (65+) $8
Children (5 - 12) $3
Children 4 and under free
RCT&HS Members - Free
Groups of 10 or more $5 each- MUST BE ARRANGED AT LEAST TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE.

Yard Tours

Saturday 10:30/11:30/12:30/1:30/2:30
Sunday 12:30/1:30/2:30

Location

500 S. THIRD STREET
HAMBURG, PA 19526
(610) 562-5513

Exhibits

MARCH 1, 2025 – OCTOBER 26, 2025

THE PHILADELPHIA & READING RAILROAD IN THE CIVIL WAR

Events

LEGO TRAIN DAYS

The Brick Reading Railroad will return to the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum on July 19 and 20 and July 26 and 27, 2025. This highly detailed miniature of the Reading Railroad designed and built of Lego bricks has been expanded by its creator, local collegian Zachary Kauffman. An engineering student at Purdue University, Zachary has designed and built locomotives, passenger and freight cars resembling those used by the Reading Railroad. Multiple trains operate through a detailed village of unique Lego-brick buildings, including a replica of Franklin St. station. The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum is located at 500 S. Third St., Hamburg PA. The Museum is open on Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM and on Sundays from noon to 4 PM. The Brick Reading Railroad exhibit is included with Museum admission: adults, $9; seniors, $8; children ages 5- 12, $3; under age 4, free. Visitors may also tour the current featured Museum exhibit, “Pulling for the Union: The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad in the Civil War”, see other operating model trains, and take a guided tour of the outdoor exhibit of Reading Railroad locomotives, passenger and freight cars.

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Our community:

Make the cozy town of Hamburg, PA your next destination. When you stroll our streets, the warmth and traditional feel of Hamburg will fill you with nostalgia and make you homesick for a bygone era of yesteryear. 200 years of history, scenic vistas, abundant recreational opportunities, and a vibrant town center make Hamburg a great place to bring the whole family. Safe, friendly, and full of value. www.hamburgpa.org!

 

Our Rich Historical Heritage - Berks Heritage Council

The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum and Reading Company & Technical & Historical Society are proud members of the Berks Heritage Council, an organization of more than 30 Museums, Historical Organizations and Heritage Sites in the county. The Council's mission is to promote awareness of Berks County's rich historical heritage. The various historical attractions around the County are some of the area's "hidden treasures". Visit the Museum Council's website!

 

Pennsylvania's "Hidden River" - The Schuylkill River Heritage Area

The Reading Railroad's early development centered around the Schuylkill River - the Main Line followed the course of the River itself, and its principal reason for existence in the earliest days was to transport coal from the mines to the river and canal for transport by water. Thus, the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum and the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society are proud to support the Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area. Covering the entire course of the Schuylkill River from the coal regions to Philadelphia, the Heritage Area sponsors a variety of recreational and cultural activities to help celebrate and preserve the history of one of Pennsylvania's great natural resources. Visit their website today!

Reading Railroad Heritage Museum - 500 S. Third Street, Hamburg PA - 610-562-5513