We are currently Closed for the Winter Season.
Our volunteers are hard at work in the shop restoring Ohio’s transit history to get ready for you! We will reopen for tours and rides on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026.
Step inside six decades of history, stories, and unforgettable moments. Explore our museum’s 60-year journey and see how the past comes alive today!
Preserving the Past, Building for the Future
Our museum is located just minutes from Medina, Ohio (near Chippewa Lake). Here, on nearly 63 acres that includes a two-mile section of the historic Cleveland, Southwestern & Columbus Railway right-of-way, the museum is pursuing its mission to collect, preserve, restore, display and operate streetcars and other railway equipment for the education and entertainment of families and enthusiasts.
The Best Family-Friendly Thing to Do in Medina County – Northern Ohio Railway Museum.
Save the Date
Jan 31
History Fair
Visit our display at the Medina Library for the Medina County Local History Fair.
Mar 21-22
RAILFEST
Join us at Railfest Div. 5 NMRA Train Show, Lakeland Community College
Store Items will be available for sale.
April 4
Media Morning
Hinckley Town Hall – 10:00AM – 12 noon.
Located just minutes from historic Medina Square, we are the perfect weekend destination for families in Medina, Brunswick, and Wadsworth.
2025 Operating Season
All aboard for a ride through history this summer! Cruise on beautifully restored trolleys or rapid transit cars on select Saturdays, May 24th–September 27th. Departures every 30 minutes (11 AM–3:30 PM). Let our electric streetcars and knowledgeable conductors whisk you back in time. Perfect for families, history buffs, and curious adventurers. Tickets available on site. Climb aboard before this season rolls away.
Support LOCAL HISTORY
Shop NORM
Our museum store is a treasure trove of new and used books dedicated to traction and railroad history. Our carefully curated collection includes many out-of-print and hard-to-find publications, some dating back decades. Whether you’re a dedicated railfan, a historian, or simply searching for that elusive title published 40+ years ago, you just might find it here.
