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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The future of the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is in good hands! See this great article from the Observer-Reporter celebrating the transition of leadership at the Museum and how it’s all a Family affair. Congratulations, Jeanine, we can’t wait to support you!
Summer is right around the corner - are your kids ready for an unforgettable adventure? Sign them up for a STEAM Summer Camp today! All of our camps include:
✔️ Multiple trolley rides
✔️ Hands-on STEAM activities
✔️ Behind-the-scenes tours
✔️ New friendships
Enroll your child in a program that sparks their interest in learning and a passion for history and STEAM. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your child to have a summer full of fun, exploration, a lifetime of memories, and STEAM-fueled adventures!
Spots are going quickly - sign up today! https://pa-trolley.org/education/summer-camps/
Did you know that anyone age 14 or older can volunteer at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum?
To wrap up Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re highlighting our fantastic youth volunteers. These individuals serve as operators, trolley restorationists, special event helpers, and more. Some are also members of our Next Generation Committee, which prepares youth to be future leaders here at the Museum.
Learn how you can join our team on our website (link in bio). Those younger than 14 may volunteer under the supervision of a parent or guardian at our special events.
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Take Your Kid to Work Day at the museum was a blast! Kevin brought his daughter, Willow; Lindsay brought Tristan and Freyja; and one of our advisory board members, Steve, brought his daughter, Nina. The kids got a taste of trolley fun—and we loved having them along for the ride!
#ThrowbackThursday - To 1963, when PCCs 1719, 1240 and 1770 were lined up at Tunnel Carhouse in Pittsburgh. Note that the build differences between interurban 1719 and city car 1770 can be clearly seen in this image.
📸 Ray Berger Collection
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On this day of National Volunteer Week, we`d like to shout-out our incredible behind-the-scenes volunteers!
Many visitors to our museum will only encounter front-facing volunteers like our operators, guides, and store-helpers. However, we also have top-notch teams that keep things running by restoring and maintaining trolleys as well as working on our mobile equipment, track, and power line.
Please join us in thanking this amazing crew! Interested in learning how you can get involved? Visit the volunteer page on our website (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!