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INFORMATION ABOUT US

PLAN YOUR VISIT

- EXPLORING RAILROAD CITY -

GUIDED ROUNDHOUSE TOURS

The Railroaders Memorial Museum is offering limited, behind-the-scenes roundhouse tours! Follow docents through iconic rolling stock. This includes touring The Spirit of Altoona’s restoration shop and locomotive K4s 1361 itself. Visitors will also have the unique opportunity to step inside the “Mountain View” Pullman car to explore its many cabins. Tours will only take place every Saturday at 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM! Access is included with admission.

HOURS & RATES

Check out our membership tiers for fantastic discounts, special access, and exclusive benefits!
Memberships
The Railroaders Memorial Museum is open Thursday-Sunday 10AM-5PM.
The Railyard & Roundhouse are closed due to construction.
Tours are available on Saturdays at 11AM, 1PM, & 3PM only.
Starting on June 6, hours will be extended to Tuesday-Sunday 10AM-5PM.


The World Famous Horseshoe Curve is closed for the winter season.
Spring hours commence April 5, Wednesday-Sunday 10AM-5PM.
Starting on June 6, hours will be extended to Tuesday-Sunday 10AM-7PM.

Railroaders Memorial Museum
ATTRACTION NOW OPEN
Spring Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10AM-5PM
Summer Hours: Tuesday-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 CLOSED
Spring Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10AM-5PM
Summer Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10AM-7PM

- 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
COMBO CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
Spring Opening: Wednesday, April 5
Summer Opening: Tuesday, June 6
- 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

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.
View operating hours, purchase tickets, and explore membership options below!
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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RAILROADERS  MEMORIAL  MUSEUM

ADDRESS:
1200 Ninth Avenue,
Altoona, PA  16602


HOURS: Thursday-Sunday, 10AM-5PM
PHONE: (814) 946-0834

WORLD  FAMOUS  HORSESHOE  CURVE

ADDRESS:
2400 Veterans Memorial Highway,
Altoona, PA  16601

HOURS: Closed for Winter
PHONE: (814) 946-0834

CONTACT  US

EMAIL: info@railroadcity.org
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​Railroaders Heritage Corporation, DBA, Railroaders Memorial Museum, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. These attractions are not state or federally operated and need your support. 
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  • Home
  • About
    • Museum Mission
    • Plan Your Visit
  • Sites
    • The Railroaders Memorial Museum
    • The World Famous Horseshoe Curve
  • K4 1361
    • History & Technology
    • Restoration & Vision
  • Events
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Join
    • Sponsor
    • Volunteer
  • Shop