YOUR 2026 FAMILY ADVENTURE STARTS MAY 23
Experience Authentic Trolley Rides and Living History at the Northern Ohio Railway Museum – Just Minutes from Medina.
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.
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 minutes from historic Medina Square, we are the perfect weekend destination for families in Medina, Brunswick, and Wadsworth.
Medina County’s best family-friendly museum 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
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.
