LOCATIONS & DIRECTIONS

It's easy to visit both the Railroaders Memorial Museum and the World Famous Horseshoe Curve in the same day – they are just six-miles apart.
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The Railroaders Memorial Museum
1200 9th Avenue
Altoona, PA  16602
(814) 946-0834

To Railroaders Memorial Museum from Horseshoe Curve:

1. From lot, turn left onto Burgoon/Kittanning Point Rd & travel 3.6 miles.
2. Turn left onto Beale Ave., & travel six-tenths of a mile to light. Turn left.
3. Continue on Beale for one mile, as Beale flows into Route 36 (Union Ave.).
4. Travel Route 36 three-tenths of a mile to Margaret Ave.
5. Turn right onto Margaret, & travel two-tenths of a mile to 17th St.
6. Turn right onto 17th St., drive one block, & turn left onto Ninth Ave.
7. Travel Ninth Ave. two-tenths of a mile to Railroaders Museum.

The World Famous Horseshoe Curve
2400 Veterans Memorial Highway
Altoona, PA  16601
(814) 941-7743

To Horseshoe Curve from Railroaders Memorial Museum:

1. From lot, turn right and travel two-tenths of a mile to 17th St.
2. Turn right onto 17th St., travel one block, & turn left onto Margaret Ave.
3. Travel two-tenths of a mile, & Margaret flows into Broad Ave.
4. Travel Broad Avenue for 1.6 miles, & turn right onto 40th St.
5. Follow "Heritage Route" & Curve signs 3.6 miles to the Curve.
   

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HOURS & RATES

Check out our membership tiers for fantastic discounts, special access, and exclusive benefits!

Memberships

Railroaders Memorial Museum
ATTRACTION NOW OPEN
Wednesday-Sunday, 10AM-5PM

- Adult (12-64): $12
- Senior (65+): $10
- Military (w/ ID): $10
- Student (w/ ID): $10
- Youth (4-11): $9
- Railroader (w/ ID): $5
- Toddler (3 & Under): Free
- Group (10 Visitors): $108 (additional $12)

PURCHASE

World Famous Horseshoe Curve*
ATTRACTION NOW OPEN
Wednesday-Sunday, 10AM-5PM

- Adult (ages 12-64): $5
- Senior (ages 65+): $4
- Military (w/ ID): $4
- Student (w/ ID): $4
- Youth (4-11): $3
- Railroader (w/ ID): $4
- Toddler (3 & Under): Free
- Group (10 Visitors): $45 (additional $5)

PURCHASE

The Mountain View Value*
MUSEUM/CURVE TICKET COMBO
Wednesday-Sunday, 10AM-5PM

- Adult (ages 12-64): $14
- Senior (ages 65+): $11
- Military (w/ ID): $11
- Student (w/ ID): $11
- Youth (4-11): $9
- Railroader (w/ ID): $6
- Toddler (3 & Under): Free
- Group (10 Visitors): $126 (additional $14)

PURCHASE

*The funicular is unavailable due to maintenance upgrades. Rates are currently discounted.

The Railroaders Memorial Museum is closed the following days due to private rental events:
The Railroaders Memorial Museum's railyard will be closed the following days due to private rental events:

Off-Season Notice: The Visitor Center and Grounds at the World Famous Horseshoe Curve are operated by the Railroaders Memorial Museum. When closed, access to property is restricted. All visitors during the off-season are welcome to park alongside the highway using caution and care to view passing trains. We wish we could be open year-round, but due to low visitation and liabilities related to weather, we simply cannot open during the winter. Thank you for the understanding and support!