Steamin’ Days

One of the best ways to experience Auburn Heights and the Marshall Steam Museum is…
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Location
Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights Preserve
Date
Sun, May 2
Time
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Marhsall Steam Museum

Event Details

Date
May 2, 2021
Time
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Location

Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights Preserve
3000 Creek Rd,
Yorklyn, DE 19736

Event Type

Event Website

Description

One of the best ways to experience Auburn Heights and the Marshall Steam Museum is to visit them during their monthly Steamin’ Days! Climb into an antique automobile, board one of our trains, and experience what it was like to travel at the turn of the 20th century. For an additional fee, tour the magnificent 1897 mansion that was home to three generations of the Marshall family.

Don’t miss these exciting days filled with old-fashioned fun for the whole family from 12:30 – 4:30 pm:

  • Sunday, May 2 – Train Day
  • Sunday, June 6  – Yorklyn Day
  • Sunday, July 4 – Stars, Stripes and Steam!
  • Sunday, August 1 
  • Sunday, September 5
  • Sunday, October 3
  • Sunday, October 31: Steamin’ Halloween
  • Sunday, November 7
  • Saturday, November 27: Steamin’ Thanksgiving

Included with all admission options:

  • Fresh steam-popped popcorn from their vintage popper (regulations permitting)
  • Entry to the newly renovated Marshall Steam Museum, featuring the world’s largest operating collection of Stanley steam cars plus a 1930s working Lionel electric trains display, steam engine display, exhibits, and gift shop.
  • Rides on the Auburn Valley Railroad and in select antique automobiles from the Marshall Collection, depending on the admission option selected.

STEAMIN’ DAY ADMISSION

For the fastest and most touch-free entry, we recommend purchasing tickets in advance. All event tickets may be purchased online or by calling the Friends of Auburn Heights Office (302-239-2385) weekdays 9 am to 5 pm.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at [email protected].

General Admission (Rides Ticket) includes 4 rides in the antique autos or Auburn Valley Railroad: $12 ages 13 and up, $8 ages 12 and under (infants free). General/Rides Ticket admission is free for Friends of Auburn Heights Members.

Mansion & Grounds Only Admission (no rides): $12 ages 13 and up, $6 ages 12 and under (infants free). Members may tour the mansion for $8 (ages 13 and up), $4 (ages 12 & under).

Group Rates: Discounts available for groups of 20 or more when booked in advance. For group inquiries, e-mail [email protected].

Cash, Visa, Mastercard or Discover accepted. Sorry, no pets except service dogs.

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