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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Due to the inclement weather conditions expected to persist throughout tomorrow, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is closed on Sunday, January 25. We look forward to hosting you on your next visit. Please stay safe & warm!
Winter won`t last forever, and neither will our Early Special sale for STEAM Summer Camps! We`re offering seven weeks of camp for children between the ages of 6 - 14. Spend a summer exploring interactive exhibits, participating in messy, fun, and educational hands-on activities, and going behind-the-scenes all around the museum. Sign up before January 31st to avoid letting these savings melt away.
Dream big with us! The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is nominated for USA TODAY @10best Best Small Town Museum! We are grateful for the community support and ask you to vote daily at the link in bio!
Vote once per day, per category, per person until Monday, February 9 at 11:59AM EST. The top 10, as ranked by USA TODAY 10BEST readers, will be announced on Wednesday, February 18th.
#ThrowbackThursday: To the days when streetcars still ran in Johnstown! In this photo, you can see Johnstown Traction Company trolleys running on Roosevelt Boulevard, traveling from Cambria City towards Downtown Johnstown. The photo is dated 1959 - one year before streetcar service ended in #Johnstown. #trolley #streetcar #transit
At our Volunteer Open House on Saturday, February 21, learn all about our volunteer team!
Our Volunteers operate and restore trolleys, help with special events and field trips, and do so much more. At our Open House, you can learn about all these opportunities, go for a behind-the-scenes tour, and even operate a trolley! Register for this free event on our website (link in bio).
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Reflecting on the good times and big dreams of 2016 📸 PTM is proud to see those dreams are now reality! Visit us in 2026 to see just how far we’ve come and experience History that connects us.
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!