New For 2023
Welcome to the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum!
The Reading Railroad Heritage Museum, located in Hamburg, PA, is owned and operated by the Reading Company Technical & Historical Society,a non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Reading Railroad. Open to the public since 2008, the Museum exhibits tell the story of the Reading Railroad, one of the world's largest corporations, made even more famous by the game of MONOPOLY. The Museum features vintage railroad cars and locomotives, photographs, documents and artifacts from the Reading Railroad.
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500 S. Third Street, Hamburg, PA 19526
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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. -
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Closed: We will re-open March 4th 2023
Hours: Saturdays 10 AM - 4 PM, Sundays Noon - 4pm
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Please Support the Track Fund!
The rail car protection building has been erected. Now funds are needed to build tracks approaching it and inside it. After the track is built, the rolling stock will be repositioned to interpret the collection more completely for visitors.
Reading Railroad Heritage Museum/RCT&HS
Attn: Museum Track Fund
PO Box 15143
Reading, PA 19612-5143
| As an alternative, you can click on the button at right to make an online donation via our PayPal service. |
All donors will receive a written letter of thanks and acknowledgement of the donation for tax purposes. Your generosity is MUCH APPRECIATED!
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!
