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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HOURS & RATES

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

Memberships

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

- Adults (ages 12-64): $12
- Senior (ages 65+): $10
- Military (w/ ID): $10
- Student (w/ ID): $10
- Youth (4-11): $9
- Railroader (w/ ID): $5
- Infant (3 & Under): Free
- Groups (10 people): $108

PURCHASE

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

- Adults (ages 12-64): $5
- Senior (ages 65+): $4
- Military (w/ ID): $4
- Student (w/ ID): $4
- Youth (4-11): $3
- Railroader (w/ ID): $4
- Infant (3 & Under): Free
- Groups (10 People): $45

PURCHASE

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

- Adults (ages 12-64): $14
- Seniors (ages 65+): $11
- Military (w/ ID): $11
- Student (w/ ID): $11
- Youth (4-11): $9
- Railroader (w/ ID): $6
- Infant (3 & Under): Free
- Groups (10 people): $126

PURCHASE

The Railroaders Memorial Museum is closed the following days due to rentals: April 24, September 25, October 9
The World Famous Horseshoe Curve is closed the following days due to rentals: October 8

*Funicular closed due to maintenance upgrades. Rates are currently discounted.

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!

CONTACT US

GOVERNANCE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairman - Wick Moorman 
Secretary - Bennett Levin 
Treasurer - Mark Ritchey
Director - Frank Givler
Director - Don Graab
​Director - Jason Lamb

OPERATIONS - ADMINISTRATION

Executive Director - Joseph DeFrancesco 
Curator - Andrew Brumbaugh
Director of Digital Outreach - Mark Frederick 
Director of Museum Services - Miranda Harkins
Facilities Manager - Steve Jacobs
Lead Restoration Volunteer - Michael Reindl
Accountant - Jendy Maines