Mars Area History and Landmarks Society
Train rides will resume on Friday, May 30th 2025!
We will continue to run the train every Friday from 10am - 2pm, weather permitting, until late October.
Please check our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information regarding train rides.
Details about our Mars Shortline Railroad can be found here.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Fri, May 30
10am - 2pm
First day of Train Rides!
Fri, May 30
10am - 2pm
First day of Train Rides!
Come kick-off the season and take a ride on the MSRR. Pack a lunch, tour our buildings, and experience hands-on history! Great for all ages!
Fri-Sat, June 6-7
10am - 2pm, 11am - 5pm
Mars New Year
Fri-Sat, June 6-7
10am - 2pm, 11am - 5pm
Mars New Year
MAHLS will be open for the Mars New Year Festival on Saturday, June 7th from 11am - 5pm with exhibits that highlight the beginnings of communications technology and the original STEAM (trains, that is). We'll have hands-on activities for kids of all ages, photo ops and much more!
Sat, June 21
10am - 2pm
Butler County History Day
Sat, June 21
10am - 2pm
Butler County History Day
Don't miss this rare chance to explore our campus and take a ride on the Shortline Railroad on a SATURDAY! We will be welcoming guests during Butler County History Day from 10am - 2pm. Be sure to check out other spots along the history trail as well.
We are conveniently located just outside of Downtown Mars, accessible via 228.
1 Brickyard Rd, Mars PA
Just A Few Of Our Featured Exhibits
Just A Few Of Our Featured Exhibits
Treesdale
Treesdale
Antique Tools
Antique Tools
Household Goods
Household Goods
Railroad Lanterns
Railroad Lanterns
Model Train Display
Model Train Display
Date Nails and Whistles
Date Nails and Whistles
Switchboard
Switchboard
Mars Theatre
Mars Theatre
Movie Equipment
Movie Equipment
Hit or Miss Engines
Hit or Miss Engines
Marburger Dairy
Marburger Dairy
Working Oil Rig
Working Oil Rig
Meat Market Antiques
Meat Market Antiques
Mars Memorabilia
Mars Memorabilia
Rotary Phones
Rotary Phones
Caboose Displays
Caboose Displays