Counting Down to May 23: Your 2026 Family Adventure Starts Soon!
Just minutes from Medina, Ohio. Join us for our season opener in Seville to tour our restoration shop and enjoy authentic trolley rides.
The Countdown to the 2026 Season is On!
Spring has arrived in Seville, and the Northern Ohio Railway Museum is humming with activity as we prepare for our grand opening on Saturday, May 23rd. Our volunteers are hard at work in the restoration shop, polishing brass and prepping the rails to bring you an authentic 2026 family adventure. Whether you’re a local history buff or looking for a unique weekend outing, mark your calendars, the sights and sounds of Ohio’s electric railway heritage are returning to the tracks soon!
Celebrating 60 years of preservation. From our humble beginnings to a premier 63-acre living history site, discover the story behind the Northern Ohio Railway Museum.
Preserving the Past, Building for the Future
Easily accessible from I-76 and I-71 (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.
Ride the Rails of Northeast Ohio
Experience the best family-friendly destination in Medina County at the Northern Ohio Railway Museum.
Museum Events: Save the Date
Mar 21-22
RAILFEST
NORM at Railfest 2026
Connect with NORM at Lakeland Community College! Discover the fascinating world of the interurban era. Meet our curators, explore our massive collection, and see how we preserve the authentic transit experience of the 1900s.
April 4
Media Morning
Trolley History & Lore
Join NORM for an educational morning featuring a guest presentation on Trolley History. Learn about the historic connections between Ohio’s cities and our museum. A perfect local history experience.
May 23
Opening Day
All Aboard for Trolley Rides!
Step back in time for a unique family museum experience! Join us for our season opener in Seville to tour our restoration shop and enjoy authentic trolley rides on our historic electric railway. A day of living history awaits!
Located just a short drive from Medina Square, we are the favorite weekend destination for families in Brunswick, Wadsworth, and Wooster. Come see why we are considered the Region’s most unique living-history experience.
All aboard for a ride through history this summer!
Cruise on beautifully restored trolleys or rapid transit cars on select Saturdays, May–September. 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: Rare Railroad Books & Traction History
Explore our museum store, a curated treasure trove of vintage railroadiana and rare books dedicated to electric traction and railroad history. Our collection features hard-to-find publications and out-of-print titles on interurban lines, streetcars, and steam heritage, with some archives dating back over 40 years. Whether you are a dedicated railfan, a scholar of Ohio’s transit history, or a collector searching for that elusive title, you’ll find the past preserved on our shelves.