History That Connects Us
A day at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museums is a full sensory experience, from the ring of the bell to the hum and shake of the trolley as it rides down the tracks. Our Museum brings a unique experience to visitors of all generations, connecting us all to the past. From the moment they arrive, our visitors enter a world of timeless memories, historic innovations, and interactive discoveries.
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We’re excited to announce Free Kid February! Thanks to Alex E. Paris Contracting, children ages 0-18 can enjoy free admission the whole month of February 2025!
We also have lots of exciting events coming up at the Museum! Read about them below or visit or blog to see our new post (link in bio).
📚 Trolley Tots- Join us on the Third Thursday of every month to learn about different types of transportation through stories, song, and more!
🎶 Sensory Friendly Hours- Once a month on a Sunday, you can enjoy the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum with quieter streetcars, lowered exhibit sounds, and soft lighting.
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Weekend (January 25 & 26)- Teachers can visit the Museum for free and learn about our awesome field trips (like the one shown here)!
🧸 Teddy Bear Trolley (February 15 & 16)- Wear your PJs and bring your favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to the Museum for a day full of teddy-rific activities!
🚃 Volunteer Open House (March 8)- See our restoration shop, meet our volunteers, and discover all the ways that you can help bring trolley history to life.
📸 Vintage Communications Weekend (March 15 & 16)- Dive into the world of vintage radios, typewriters, telephones, and more!
🐰 Bunny Trolley (April 11-13, 18-19)- Enjoy springtime at the Museum with the Easter Bunny!
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#ThrowbackThursday: On January 21, 2001, volunteers ran Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Sweeper 04 to clear snow off of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s tracks.
Work cars like our sweepers are an important part of our collection, as highlighted by this photo. They don’t just help us preserve the history of the Trolley Era - they help us maintain an operational streetcar line! #history #transit #trolley #streetcar #museum
Join us this Thursday for our very first Trolley Tots program! Trolley Tots is designed for early learners (children ages 2-5) and one accompanying adult to discover different types of transportation through sensory play, stories, crafts, music, and getting up-close with the vehicle month. January is all about the Snow Plow! ❄️
Tickets include access to the Trolley Tots program and same-day admission to the museum. Space is limited, so advance purchase is recommended! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register online: https://pa-trolley.org/event/trolley-tots/2025-01-16/
Teachers visit for free next weekend!
Join us for Teacher Appreciation Weekend on January 25 & 26, when teachers are invited to enjoy the Museum with free admission. They’ll also have the chance to take home information about PTM’s exciting fields trip activities- some of which are shown here!
Educators should please present identification to our front desk to enjoy free admission. General admission rates apply to all other members of a teacher’s party. Learn more on our website (linked in our bio).
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Did you know that we welcomed over 48,000 visitors in 2024, our highest attendance record to date?
Our volunteers and staff work tirelessly to ensure an outstanding visitor experience when you visit our museum. We are grateful to them as well as the generous support of our community.
Thank you for all you do for the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum! #PATrolleyMuseum #VisitWashingtonPA
We`ve got National Sticker Day covered with these peel-good mementos!
Stop by our museum store Thursday-Sunday from 10 to 4, and "stick" around for a trolley ride!
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Education
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum provides unique, exciting, and fun educational opportunities for students, educators, and life-long learners! Our museum is dedicated to sharing stories, insight, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) themed opportunities and experiences that will bring the trolley era to life. Check out our Education page to learn about field trip opportunities, Scout workshops, summer camps, and more!
History
Take a ride into the past at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum where the trolley era is alive and well. The Museum uses daily tours, interactive exhibits, multidimensional programming, and special events throughout the year to transport visitors back in time. Our history and STEAM exhibits tell the stories of the people, places, and things that made the trolley era such an exciting and unique time to be alive!
Collection
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is focused on preserving and restoring our collection of antique streetcars. The Museum was founded in 1953 and has continued to conserve, preserve, and restore cars through a mostly volunteer effort. Today, we house a collection of 50 streetcars, many of which are operational and used for daily rides. Visit our Collection page to learn more about all of our different trolleys!