MONONGAHELA RIVER RAILROAD AND TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

BROWNSVILLE, PA

GAP 119: Tree fallen on the rail trail Great Allegheny Passage @ Buena Vista, Pennsylvania
GAP 119: Tree fallen on the rail trail Credit: daveynin

The Monongahela River Railroad and Transportation Museum is located in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, and offers visitors a glimpse into the region's transportation history. The museum is housed in a restored 1890s train station that was once part of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Inside the museum, visitors can view exhibits that showcase the history of the Monongahela River and its importance to the region's transportation industry. Exhibits include photographs, artifacts, and interactive displays that detail the river's role in the coal mining and steel industries.

The museum also features a collection of vintage railroad equipment, including steam locomotives, cabooses, and boxcars. Visitors can explore these historic vehicles and learn about the mechanics of early railroad technology.

In addition to the exhibits and equipment, the Monongahela River Railroad and Transportation Museum hosts special events throughout the year, including train rides, festivals, and educational programs. The museum is open to the public from May through October and welcomes visitors of all ages to explore the rich transportation history of the Monongahela River Valley.

MONONGAHELA RIVER RAILROAD AND TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in BROWNSVILLE PA. US MID #8404201513

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Contact MONONGAHELA RIVER RAILROAD AND TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM

MONONGAHELA RIVER RAILROAD AND TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM
PO BOX 360
BROWNSVILLE
PA
15417-0360

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MONONGAHELA RIVER RAILROAD AND TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404201513
Name MONONGAHELA RIVER RAILROAD AND TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 300250672
NTEECC A57
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.014036, -79.89428
CODES FIPS State Code: 42
FIPS County Code: 051
US Census Tract: 261200
US Census Block: 2043