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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Get your tickets to our spookiest event of the year! 👻🔮🎃
Trolley Tales of Terror returns on October 16 & 17. Join our storytellers from the @washingtoncommunitytheatre and discover what sorts of spirits might haunt our collection. Then, if you dare, embark on a spooky streetcar ride through the forest.
Before you go, enjoy food from @santelloswashington, drinks from @firewhistlebrewing, and free monster makeovers from @facepaintpittsburgh.
Tickets available on our website (link in bio).
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Museum Members- you can now get your tickets to Trolley Tales of Terror on October 16 & 17! 👻
Hear about the ghosts that haunt our collection, and then brave a spooky streetcar ride through the forest. Enjoy food from @santelloswashington, drinks from @firewhistlebrewing, and free monster makeovers from @facepaintpittsburgh. Featuring storytellers from @washingtoncommunitytheatre!
Members, log into your Member Portal to buy your tickets today. Tickets go on sale to everyone tomorrow, August 5, at 10 AM! Get yours on our website (link in bio).
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Today for #MuseumMonday we’re featuring one of the streetcars currently undergoing restoration at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum: Red Arrow Lines 73!
Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Company (Red Arrow Lines) car 73 is a sister of car 66, which regular visitors likely recognize as one of our Santa Trolleys. Both cars are 100 years old this year!
In 1959, eight of these “center door” cars were retained by Philadelphia Suburban for school trips and inclement weather operations. In 1972, car 73 was refurbished by SEPTA and the local business association as the centerpiece of a “Media Mall” promotion in that suburban community. After the novelty (and funding) of this wore off, regular trolley service was resumed in Media. Car 73 was retained for charter and work service until it was declared surplus by SEPTA; and was acquired by us in 1990.
Today we’re working on the car in our restoration shop, with the goal of adding it to our annual Santa Trolley operations in the near future! #transit #museum #VisitWashingtonPA
Last chance to nominate the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for the Observer-Reporter Best of the Best Awards!
Please head to o-rbest.com and nominate PTM for Best Museum, Best Family Amusement, and Best Tourist Attraction. We sincerely appreciate the community support!
The countdown is on - the Washington County Fair starts in just a couple weeks!
The 2026 Washington County Fair will run Saturday, August 15 through Saturday, August 22. On those select dates, all Pennsylvania Trolley Museum tickets will cost just $5 - and they will all include Museum admission AND a ride to the Washington County Fair!
Museum visitors should plan to explore our exhibits and facilities during our regular hours of 10 AM to 4 PM; while our Park-and-Ride shuttle service to the fair will run 10 AM to 11 PM daily.
Ready to plan your visit during this beloved annual event? Visit our website (link’s in our bio) to learn more! #VisitWashingtonPA #CountyFair
Please nominate the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for the @observer_reporter Best of the Best Awards every day through July 31st!
Head to o-rbest.com and nominate PTM for Best Museum, Best Family Amusement, and Best Tourist Attraction. We sincerely appreciate your support!
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!