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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Nominate the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for the @observer_reporter Best of the Best Awards every day through July 31st!
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Become a volunteer operator at the PA Trolley Museum!
We`re looking for volunteers to take visitors on exciting trips back in time to the Trolley Era. Training and operating sessions happen throughout the week during mornings, afternoons, and evenings, so you can help no matter what your schedule looks like. Ages 14+ welcome!
Learn more about operator training on our website (link in bio).
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Last month we hosted several historic trolley parades during our Anything On Wheels event! Todayโs #MuseumMonday update highlights nine of our streetcars from โout of townโ that ran in the final (slightly rainy!) parade of the day:
๐ Philadelphia & West Chester Traction 78
๐ Cincinnati Street Railway 2227
๐ Philadelphia Transportation Company 2711
๐ Red Arrow Lines 66
๐ Rio de Janeiro 1758
๐ New Orleans Public Service 832
๐ Philadelphia Rapid Transit 5326
๐ Red Arrow Lines 14 and 24
Anything On Wheels is the perfect time to see many of the trolleys in our collection moving under their own power. Red Arrow Lines 14 and 24, for example, are able to run together as an MU-pair during this special event!
Our County Fair operations are also a wonderful time to see our fleet in action. Save the dates, stop by any day from August 15th through the 22nd, and enjoy unlimited trolley rides during this beloved annual special event!
#ThrowbackThursday: To the days when โeighty-hundredโ streetcars still rolled through Philadelphia!
This particular photo shows Philadelphia Transportation Company 8490 at 60th and Spruce Streets. Built by the J.G. Brill Company, this was one of 535 total single-end passenger cars acquired by the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company (PRT) between the years of 1923 and 1926. They were numbered 8000 through 8534, and were commonly referred to as the โeighty-hundredsโ.
While you can no longer see these cars in service in #Philadelphia, sister car 8042 is under restoration here at the Pennsylvania #Trolley #Museum...meaning that one day, you will be able to see it in service on Volunteer Boulevard!
August 15-22: Enjoy $5 tickets that include Museum admission and a ride to the Washington County Fair!
The Museum will be open 10 AM to 4 PM. Trolley service to and from the fair will run 10 AM to 11 PM. Thank you to our sponsor, @mandt_bank!
Learn more on our website (link in bio).
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Last month we hosted several historic trolley parades during our Anything On Wheels event! Todayโs #MuseumMonday update highlights the eight work cars (and locomotives!) in our collection that rolled down Volunteer Boulevard during the second parade of the day:
๐ Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Sweeper 04
๐ Pittsburgh Railways M283
๐ Boston Elevated Railway 3618
๐ Pittsburgh Railways Line Car M210
๐ Pittsburgh Railways M551
๐ West Penn Railways Locomotive 1
๐ Beaver Valley Traction Company 1
๐ PTM 89
Anything On Wheels is the perfect time to see these cars and more moving under their own power at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. We also hosted a third parade that weekend, which we will highlight next week!
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!