Railroaders Memorial Museum
The Railroaders Memorial Museum (RMM) is a railroad museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania. A short trip away is Lakemont Park, 2.9 mi off. Pleasant highs of 64–84°F mark the mildest months, May to October.
A museum inside Altoona
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 38" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Altoona
Railroaders Memorial Museum is inside Altoona, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Each month’s highs and lows around Railroaders Memorial Museum are below.
Railroaders Memorial Museum
The Railroaders Memorial Museum (RMM) is a railroad museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Opened in 1980, 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 occupied the Master Mechanics Building, built by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1882. It also operates a satellite museum, visitor center, and observation area at the Horseshoe Curve.
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- Wikipedia readers
- 5.1K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Railroaders Memorial Museum
Lodging nearby is in Altoona (8) and Logan Township (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Railroaders Memorial Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | in town | — | 8 5 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 42,347 | $120K | C |
| Logan Township | 2 mi northwest | 5 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 12,147 | $165K | B |
| Allegheny Township | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 campground | 6,561 | $169K | C− |
| Hollidaysburg | 6 mi south | 10 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 5,470 | $196K | B+ |
| Antis Township | 9 mi north | 15 min | 5 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 6,340 | $184K | — |
| White Township 43% vacation homes | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 8 1 hotel · 5 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 909 | $117K | — |
| Blair Township | 8 mi south | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 4,695 | $229K | A− |
| Snyder Township | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 3,320 | $187K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Railroaders Memorial Museum
Also within 68 miles are these.
Big draw35 mi Stadium & arenaBeaver Stadium
Big draw41 mi National MemorialFlight 93 National Memorial286K visitors a year
68 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
13 mi Theme parkLakemont Park
223 mi DamSouth Fork Dam
39 mi National Historic SiteAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site163K visitors a year
65 mi MountainMount Davis
35 mi Stadium & arenaBryce Jordan CenterPhoto credits
Beaver Stadium: Sbvr6 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Flight 93 National Memorial: James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Lakemont Park: Bhakta Dano. Original uploader was Oldano at en.wikipedia, Public domain · South Fork Dam: Ernest Walter Histed, Public domain · Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site: Matthew A. Lynn; Original uploader was Mosamiazaz at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Mount Davis: Wikiuser100, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bryce Jordan Center: Robert J. La Verghetta, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Planning a visit to Railroaders Memorial Museum
Is Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona?
Yes. It’s inside Altoona, PA.
When is the best time to visit Railroaders Memorial Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is Railroaders Memorial Museum from Pittsburgh?
About 83 miles west of Pittsburgh, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Railroaders Memorial Museum?
Altoona Blair County (AOO), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Pittsburgh (PIT), about 96 miles.
Where should I stay near Railroaders Memorial Museum?
Altoona (in town, 8 places to stay), Logan Township (2 mi, 8 places to stay) and Allegheny Township (6 mi, 7 places to stay).
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