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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#FlashbackFriday: To Philadelphia Rapid Transit 5326’s journey to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum (then the Arden Trolley Museum)!
In April 1958, this streetcar became the first trolley car to ever travel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This photo shows the car on a trailer truck, heading west toward its new home in Washington.
Restoration of this car would have to wait until 1976, at which point a grant made it possible to return this car to its 1923 appearance. This “labor of love” required more than 3,000 hours of labor by museum volunteers; and the car has been regularly used during our operations since 1980. #VisitWashingtonPA #museum #history
Visit us this winter! ❄️
We`ll be open Thursday - Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Stop by and enjoy a four-mile round trip along our scenic track, explore our trolley collection, and discover our interactive exhibits! The last full experience begins at 3 PM.
Also, check out our upcoming special events on our website (linked in bio).
🌨️ Please note that on rare occasions during winter months, we may not always be able to operate trolleys due to ice on the rails and overhead wire. We will keep our website and social media updated regarding weather concerns. 🌨️
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Happy New Year from PTM! Thank you for your support of Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in 2025. Your generosity allows visitors of all ages experience the trolley era through rides on our restored trolleys, educational exhibits and programs. We are excited for the future, and expect to reach new heights with your support in 2026!
Allow visitors of all ages to experience the trolley era through rides on our restored trolleys, educational exhibits and programs - make a 2025 year end donation to Pennsylvania Trolley Museum! PTM is grateful to our wonderful community contributors that made 2025 our best yet, and we ask you to consider making a gift today at patrolley.org/support
As we end 2025 and look to 2026, we are proud to share our year end message! We ask you to consider PTM when making year end giving plans, and wish you all a safe and Happy New Year! Visit patrolley.org/support to make a gift before year end.
As we look back on 2025, we’re incredibly grateful for a year filled with growth, milestones, and memorable moments at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Thanks to the support of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, staff, and community partners, we welcomed thousands of visitors and offered a wide variety of events that brought trolley history to life for all ages.
None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of our community. Whether you joined us for a special event, rode the trolley for the first time, rented one of our event spaces, or supported us behind the scenes, you helped make 2025 an unforgettable year.
We’re proud of how far we’ve come and excited to continue sharing the story of the trolley era next year. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead - ding ding! #museum #trolley #streetcar #VisitWashingtonPA #history
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!