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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Today’s #MuseumMonday spotlight isn’t about our collection, but one of our special visitor experiences: Operator for an Hour!
This unique experience lets you book a session with an operating instructor, who will help you run a streetcar along our line.
This program also includes a certificate of completion, a one-year individual membership, and tickets for five additional passengers! Together, you and your group will also enjoy a tour of the museum during your visit.
Gift certificates are available if you would like to gift this experience to a loved one during the coming holidays!
Please note that participants must be 18-years-old or older and have a valid Driver’s License.
If interested in learning more, please visit our website, select “Groups” from our main menu, and contact us to discuss a booking! #VisitWashingtonPA #museum #trolley #streetcar
Happy Halloween! 🎃 We hope your holiday is right on track and filled with more treats than tricks!
We had a spooky good time at Trolley Tales of Terror! 👻
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our ghostly tales and thrilling trolley ride through the dark! And shout-out to our amazing performers: volunteers from the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum and the @washingtoncommunitytheatre!
We also want to thank @firewhistlebrewing, @santellos_washington, and @facepaintpittsburgh for bringing the eerie fun to our event!
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#ThrowbackThursday: To the days when you could catch the trolley in downtown Washington! This photo shows Pittsburgh Railways low floor car 4380 running northbound on North Main Street, before it moves on and turns left at Chestnut Street.
Streetcar service in Washington would completely end in 1953; and while streetcars do not run through town today, they do continue to run here at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, where we work daily to preserve these moments in time and share the history of the Trolley Era. #VisitWashingtonPA #history #trolley #streetcar
Our partner @eqtcorp makes magic moments possible for hundreds of children with their support of Field Trips at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum!
Since 2024, EQT has allowed more than 1,800 students and 650 school staff to enjoy a Field Trip adventure at our museum.
Learn more about the opportunities their support provides - and get more information on field trips - by visiting our website using the link in bio! #FieldTrips #VisitWashingtonPA
For today’s #MuseumMonday update, we thought we’d celebrate the last week of October by asking a festive question about our collection:
Do you know how many of the rail vehicles at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum have orange paint? This includes everything from a full orange paint scheme, to only certain sections or parts currently sporting the color!
(This question is also only about the cars that CURRENTLY have orange paint…the number gets even higher if we include past paint schemes!)
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!