Northern Ohio Railway Museum

Northern Ohio Railway Museum
Ohio led the nation in more miles of interurban railway track by over a thousand miles compared to the next closest state. By the mid 1930’s this vast empire was gone, decimated by the automobile and paved roads. Relive that era at the Northern Ohio Railway Museum.

2026 dates and hours are 10am to 4pm, Saturdays, May 23 through September 26. The museum will be open from 10 am to 4 pm. We recommend that you arrive no later than 3 pm to enjoy all we have to offer. 5515 Buffham Rd., Seville, Ohio. The Museum is located only a mile from the junction of Interstates 71 and 76 in northeast Ohio. Take a walking tour of its collection of over forty streetcars, interurbans and rapid transit cars. They date in vintage from 1895 to 1970. A tour typically takes about thirty minutes.

Also available for viewing, on an hourly basis, is the 46-minute film THE TROLLEY. Originally produced for IMAX screens, it is shown here in large screen HD video. We are the only place you can see this film in Ohio. It is a cinematic experience not to be missed. Demonstration Trolley rides take place on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, weather permitting. 2026 trolley ride dates: May 23, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22, September 12 & 26. Cars operate half-hourly, 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. Available to ride is 1914 built Car 12. This car had a long career on the city streets of Cleveland and the Shaker Heights Rapid Transit. Also available is Car 109, an ADA accessible, 1954 rapid transit car built for the Cleveland Transit System. Rides take about 20 minutes each.

Museum admission is $7.00 for adults, 13 and older. Children 6 to 12 are $3.00. Those under 6 are free. Museum members are free. Admission includes tours, the film, and unlimited rides. On non-operating days admission is $3.00 for everyone 6 and older. Those under 6 are free. Museum members are free.

In addition, the museum has speakers available for community groups and a museum educator to work with local schools. Please check our Website, Facebook and Instagram pages for the most up to date information. See you on the trolley!