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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Our pumpkin patch opens in less than a week - and Steel City LUG will join us for the fall festivities, too! 🎃 Enjoy @steelcitylug’s LEGO display during Pumpkin Patch Trolley next Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (October 18th - 20th).
🍫 Can’t join us next weekend? Don’t worry: they’ll be here for Trick Or Trolley, too (on October 26th and 27th)!
Learn more about our October events and buy your tickets at our website (link’s in our bio!). #VisitWashingtonPA #PumpkinPatch #TrickOrTreat #museum
It was perfect weather for walking in the Houston Pumpkin Festival‘s Pumpkin Parade this morning! 🎃 Thank you especially to the volunteers who helped decorate, drive our vehicles, and hand out goodies during the parade! #PATrolleyMuseum #volunteers #FallFun #VisitWashingtonPA
For today’s #FlashbackFriday we’re looking back at the Penn’s Landing Trolley!
Operated by the Buckingham Valley Trolley Association, the Penn’s Landing Trolley tourist line began running September 5, 1982.
Service was available on weekends and holidays, and cars ran from the Ben Franklin Bridge to Fitzwater Street.
Penn’s Landing operations ceased on December 17, 1995.
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The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is this year’s recipient of the Washington County Community Foundation’s Presidential Silver Award, which recognizes organizational excellence. WCCF President Betsie Trew presented the award to Scott Becker, Executive Director/CEO, and Ed Morascyzk, President, during the Ellis Stop dedication this past Sunday.
PTM is honored to receive this recognition and is grateful to the Foundation for its ongoing support!
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PTM Members, watch your mailboxes for the next issue of Trolley Fare magazine! Our Fall 2024 issue is packed with streetcar stories from our archives, restoration updates, and much more.
Not a member? Join today! Trolley Fare is published biannually and is a perk of membership. See link in our bio.
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On October 15 at 7 PM ET, join us virtually on Zoom for our first Trolleyology program to feature trackless trolleys! Bob Wright will present on the system in Philadelphia from 1968 to present.
Registration is required but free at Trolleyology link in bio!
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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!