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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Thank you @lbarnicott for visiting us this past Sunday! Visitors had a wonderful time at an Afternoon with an Artist learning about Linda`s paintings of Pittsburgh and its trolleys.
If you missed this event - don`t worry, you can still browse all of Linda`s holiday keepsakes on her website: lindabarnicott.org. Be sure to check out her newest painting: "Here Comes Santa`s Jolly Trolley," which she recreated here at the Museum!
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This #MuseumMonday we’re traveling to the
New York Museum of Transportation (NYMT) and checking in on a car some of our long-time supporters might remember!
The car in this picture was built as Philadelphia Rapid Transit (PRT) sweeper C-125. It served PRT and its two successors before finally being declared surplus by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) in 1974.
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, then the Arden Trolley Museum, purchased C-125; had its brooms removed; and converted the trolley to PTM Line Car 2. From 1974 to 2009, it served as our museum’s first line car!
These days, our crew uses Pittsburgh Railways Line Car M210 to help maintain our line; and so PTM 2 was sent to the NYMT. It’s had quite a journey over the years and we’re glad to see it in good hands at a sister museum! #streetcar #history #transit #trolley #museum
Today, Museum staff and volunteers traveled to Ligonier, PA for a field trip! We had the chance to visit both the Ligonier Valley Rail Road Museum and Fort Ligonier.
Not only did we enjoy learning about the history of the region, we also had a great time meeting other museum volunteers who love sharing history just as much as we do!
To learn more about our volunteer program and find out how you can join, visit our website (link in bio).
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🚋🎅 Hop on Board the Santa Trolley! 🚋🎅
Teachers and parents, it’s that magical time of year! Bring your students or family to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for a unique holiday adventure! Kids will love meeting Santa, singing carols, participating in seasonal activities, and riding our jolly trolley. It`s a one-of-a-kind experience, perfect for creating new memories.
🎄 Private Field Trips Available – Reserve today to ensure your students experience this unforgettable holiday tradition!
📅 Spots fill up fast—don’t wait! Click below to schedule your group’s private Santa Trolley field trip today! https://pa-trolley.org/on-site-field-trips/
Happy Halloween! 🎃 Enjoy these photos from our Trick or Trolley event last weekend! Visitors had a spooky good time trick or treating in our Trolley Display Building, going for trolley rides, and exploring our museum.
Special thanks to our sponsor, FirstEnergy, and to all our participating businesses and organizations. To see our full photo album of this weekend as well as the full list of participants, visit our Facebook page (click on the link in our bio and click the icon at the bottom of the page)!
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The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum has been around for decades, but some of our oldest trolleys have been around even longer! Who knows what ghostly passengers from the past might still linger aboard? 👻
Wishing you a very Happy Halloween from all of us at the PTM!
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!