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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Did you know that we offer an Operator for an Hour experience at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum?
This special offering lets members of the public sit at the controls and run a streetcar for a complete circuit of our open line. The full experience includes:
- tickets for five additional passengers to ride with the Operator for an Hour
- a full day’s visit, including a regularly scheduled ride and tour
- a one-year individual PTM membership
- a certificate of completion
Sign yourself up or purchase a gift certificate for this experience! Learn more and start your reservation at our website (use the link in our bio and head to the “Groups” page!).
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Juggling insight from @jugglebob during today`s Street Fair event! Catch Bob the Juggler again tomorrow, 5/18, along with so many more fun performers!
A few clouds and a couple showers didn’t stop us today! Thank you to all who visited our electrifying 2025 street fair. The fun continues tomorrow, so visit between 10am and 4pm and enjoy classic fair activities, performances by magicians and street performers, live music, food trucks, and of course: trolley rides and access to our exhibits and Display Building! #VisitWashingtonPA #museum #history #trolley #streetcar #summer #pittsburgh
Blue Star Museums program starts TOMORROW, Armed Forces Day on May 17! We are thrilled to provide free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. We thank you for your service and look forward to welcoming you to the Museum! Blue Star Families has gladly provided 15 years of this program and we are proud to participate.
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Our Street Fair is almost here! Join us on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm for some electrifying trolley fun.
We`re thrilled to be featuring so many performers and community partners at our event. Magic, balloon art, face painting, mini-golf, and more- there`s something for everyone to enjoy!
Take a look through our photos and the captions below to learn about all the fun we have planned. Get your tickets early on our website (link in bio). This is a rain-or-shine event.
🔥Watch @lovelyladylydiaartistry and Charmaine Freemonk`s astounding fire-dancing and stilt-walking.
🎨 Design your own spin-art creation with @washingtonrotary.
🪄 Witness the magic and miming of @howardmincone (Sunday only).
🛍 Shop at the @childrensentrepreneurmarket (Saturday only).
📕 Learn about Washington County`s past with the @bradfordhousemuseum.
🎼 Listen to some old-fashioned tunes from @keystone_chorus_pittsburgh (Saturday only).
Also visiting are: @starrymessengerpgh (Saturday only), @miketheballoonguy, Jack Puglisi doing caricatures, the @marieexotics reptile rescue, @facepaintpittsburgh, Bob the Juggler, @pghswing (Saturday only), @misscassidycreates (Saturday only), @steelcitymobileminigolf (Sunday only), @wesleyfamilyservices @wjcollege (Saturday only), @cameronwellness (Saturday only), @ch_community_library, @peacefromdv (Saturday only), P`s Bird Wagon, Roadrunner Hot Dawgs & Catering, and @caustelotcreamery.
For #ThrowbackThursday we thought we’d shake things up. Instead of showing a streetcar today, we’re turning our attention to the people who rode streetcars. This specific photo from the Metro Nashville Archives shows passengers boarding and disembarking from a car in downtown Nashville during the early 1920s.
Our collection focuses on items and vehicles related to transit service; but the people who used America’s transit systems are just as important when we look back on the Trolley Era. Streetcars influenced how and where riders lived and worked. They increased access to shopping and social activities. They made it possible for cities to grow. For these reasons and more, many people’s stories and memories begin with the words, “We’d ride the streetcar.”
100 years later, you can still ride streetcars at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum (1920s attire is optional...but would be fun to see if you join us at this weekend’s festivities). Stop by soon, climb aboard, and experience history like never before! #history #transit #trolley #streetcar #museum
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!