Railroaders Memorial Museum, Altoona

Name: Railroaders Memorial Museum
Address: 1300 9th Ave, Altoona, 16602-2413, United States
Telephone: +1 814-946-0834

#4 among attractions in Altoona

Top attraction, Museum, History museum, Reportedly haunted

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Facts and practical information

The Railroaders Memorial Museum is a railroad museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The museum focuses on the history of railroad workers and railroad communities in central Pennsylvania, particularly Altoona, the Altoona Works, and the greater Pittsburgh area. Since 1998, the museum has been located in the Master Mechanics Building, built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1882. The museum also operates a separate museum, visitor center, and observation area at the Horseshoe Curve. ()

Coordinates: 40°30'50"N, 78°24'0"W

Address

1300 9th AveCenter CityAltoona 16602-2413 United States

Contact

+1 814-946-0834

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Day trips

Railroaders Memorial Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Quaint Corner Children's Museum, Downtown Altoona Historic District, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.

~1300 ftNW
Church, Neo-renaissance architecture
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona
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0.5 miSW
40°30'30"N • 78°24'27"W
Quaint Corner Children's Museum, Altoona
14 min walk • Museum, Children's museum
~1880 ftN
Neighbourhood
Downtown Altoona Historic District, Altoona
10 min walk • Downtown Altoona Historic District is a national historic district located at Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 240 contributing buildings in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Altoona.
~760 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona
4 min walk • The Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art is an art museum with five locations in southwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. It is headquartered at Saint Francis University in Loretto, where it was founded in 1976.
~1330 ftNW
Church
Altoona Alliance Church, Altoona
7 min walk • Altoona Alliance Church is a mid-sized church associated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance located in Altoona, Pennsylvania Founded in 1891 by Rev. Frederick Senft, who would one day go on to become president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
~680 ftNW
Romanesque architecture
Central Trust Company Buildings, Altoona
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0.7 miSW
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Jaffa Shrine, Altoona
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1 miSW
Neighbourhood, Italianate architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Broad Avenue Historic District, Altoona
27 min walk • Broad Avenue Historic District is a national historic district located at Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania. The district includes 140 contributing buildings in a residential area of Altoona.
0.8 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Veterans Memorial Field, Altoona
21 min walk • Veterans Memorial Field is a stadium in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used for baseball and was the home of Altoona Rail Kings. The ballpark has a capacity of 3,000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Railroaders Memorial Museum open?

Railroaders Memorial Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Railroaders Memorial Museum?

Nearby attractions include Central Trust Company Buildings, Altoona (4 min walk), Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Altoona (4 min walk), Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona (7 min walk), Altoona Alliance Church, Altoona (7 min walk).

How to get to Railroaders Memorial Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Railroaders Memorial Museum:

Train

Altoona (2 min walk)

Bus

Altoona Transportation Center (3 min walk)