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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There`s still time to register for our Volunteer Open House this Saturday! ✨
At this free event you can try trolley operation, see our Maintenance & Restoration shop, and learn how you can join our team. Our volunteers operate historic streetcars, educate groups, help with special events, and do so much more. There`s something for everyone to enjoy!
Sign up on our website (link in bio).
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America`s BEST Small Town Museum - Pennsylvania Trolley Museum! Thanks to each and every voter, PTM has earned first place of the Best Small Town Museums in America by USA Today 10Best. We are honored by this national recognition and look forward to continuing to provide best-in-class experiences to all visitors!
Join us the third Thursday of each month for Trolley Tots! Trolley Tots is designed for early learners (children ages 2-5) and one accompanying adult to discover different types of transportation through sensory play, stories, crafts, music, and getting up-close with the vehicle of the month. This month, we`re going underground and exploring subways!
Sign up on our website: https://pa-trolley.org/event/trolley-tots-5/2026-02-19/
Today’s #MuseumMonday spotlight is an important one to share during #BlackHistoryMonth. It involves New Orleans Public Service (NOPSI) 832, a car in our collection that was built in 1922.
Historically, protests in 1867 ended segregation in the city of New Orleans; however the Supreme Court’s ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson mandated segregation across Louisiana in 1902, overruling the city’s decision.
Because NOPSI 832 was built after 1902, its seats were built to accommodate movable signs dictating where riders of different races could and could not sit.
While our museum will never display such a sign on 832, we have preserved this car as it ran in service, in the interest of remembering even the most unfortunate aspects of America’s #Trolley Era. #streetcar #history
#OnThisDay: A dozen lightweight, “curved-side” cars were unveiled to local riders on Valentine’s Day 1930! These cars ran on West Penn’s Allegheny Valley Street Railway and afforded patrons the finest accommodations of the day. (Today our own patrons can still ride curved-side car West Penn Railways 832 here at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum!) #history #trolley #streetcar #pittsburgh
This weekend is Free Kid February AND Teddy Bear Trolley! ❤💗❤
Admission is free for kids ages 0-17 so bring your favorite stuffie and wear your PJs for a day full of teddy-rific activities! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, special coloring pages, story time, and lots of trolley rides.
Also, purchase a festive coffee from @sipandfroth who will be visiting us!
Learn more on our website (link in bio). Free Kid February is all month long thanks to Alex E. Paris Contracting.
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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!