Railroad Museum Slates Programs

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, 300 Gap Road, Strasburg, has posted its schedule.

A Railroading Merit Badge Workshop will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for youths ages 11 to 17. This workshop features a variety of railroad-themed activities, including equipment tours, demonstrations and a G-scale model railroad simulation. All requirements for the merit badge will be fulfilled during the program. Separate fees have been set for one Scout and one accompanying adult and for three Scouts and one accompanying adult. Registration is available at http://www.eventbrite.com.

Sensory Hours will be offered on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. for people of all ages. The museum will reduce its lighting and sounds and maintain a low attendance, with quiet spaces set up for breaks, for children and other community members with special sensory needs. A few of the historic trains will be open, with museum staff members present to answer questions. There is a fee per person, with free admission for children age 2 and under, personal assistant aides, and current members of the Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Registration is available through http://www.eventbrite.com.

Christmas With the Conductor will take place on Saturdays, Dec. 3 and 10. The program is designed for children age 3 and over, who must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

The event will include a story time, decorating a gingerbread cookie, and a small bag of goodies to take home. The 45-minute program will be offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on both days.

In addition, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will offer the option to order holiday treats. Train-shaped gingerbread cookies are available to purchase in boxes of six or 12. Boxes of six include cookie decorating supplies.

Space is limited. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

There is a fee per child in addition to the regular museum admission. To register or to order cookies, visit http://www.eventbrite.com. For details, visit http://www.rrmuseumpa.org or call 717-687-8628.

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