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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#ThrowbackThursday: To August 1998, when several PCCs were still operating as part of Pittsburgh’s public transit fleet!
This photograph shows Port Authority of Allegheny County car No. 4009 heading west towards the Drake Loop in Castle Shannon.
By that point in time, there were very few PCCs remaining in local service; and their operations were very limited due to various trackage and overhead updates throughout the city of Pittsburgh.
On September 4, 1999 - about a year after this photograph was taken - these cars made their final runs in passenger service. They were then donated to trolley museums like ours. Today, visitors can still ride 4009’s sister car (4004) at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum.
📷: Robert Farkas
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Free Kid September begins tomorrow! 🎉
Kids ages 0-17 can visit for free all month long! We`re open Thursday - Sunday, 10AM to 4PM and also on Sunday, September 7 for Labor Day. Thanks to the Velma Jeffreys Youth Activities Trust for making this possible.
Also, don`t miss Junior Conductor Day on Saturday, September 12! Join us for some special activities about trolley conductors.
Visit our website (link in bio) for more info about all our events.
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Visit us this fall! 🍂🍁
We’re open Thursday - Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM. Go for trolley rides, explore our collection, and enjoy our interactive exhibits and playground! The last full experience begins at 3 PM.
Also, join us for our special events:
🍎 Free Kid September- Kids ages 0-17 visit for free! Sponsored by the Velma Jeffreys Youth Activities Trust.
💛 Terrible Trolley Tailgate (September 12)- Celebrate the first home game of the season with local brews, food trucks, and rides on The Terrible Trolley! (21+)
🎃 Magic Pumpkin Trolley (Oct. 9-11, 16-18)- Take a trolley ride to our magic pumpkin patch! Sponsored by L.B. Foster.
👻 Trolley Tales of Terror (Oct. 16-17)- Brave our ghost tour and a spooky trolley ride!
🍬 Trick or Trolley (Oct. 24-25)- Trick or treat at the Museum! Free for kids ages 0-17. Sponsored by @eqtcorp.
Learn more on our website (link in bio).
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September 12 is Junior Conductor Day!
Learn all about trolleys and the people who make them go! Create your own conductor hat, practice trolley hand signals, take a special photo in the operator’s seat, and more.
This event is included with General Admission- which is free for kids in September thanks to the Velma Jeffrey Youth Activities Trust!
Learn more on our website (link in bio).
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#OnThisDay: Pittsburgh Railways Co. 1711 became the last streetcar to carry regular passengers from Washington to Pittsburgh early on the morning of August 30, 1953.
This historical connection between 1711 and Washington is actually the reason we chose to preserve this car. 1711 didn’t come to our museum right away, however. It was retired from active service in August 1988, and acquired from Port Authority Transit in April 1990.
Today, 73 years later, car 1711 regularly runs “in service” through Washington once again at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum!
KICK OFF STEELERS SEASON at the Terrible Trolley Tailgate!! Join us Saturday, September 12 from 6 to 10 PM as we celebrate football season with booze, brews, bites & Steely McBeam! Tickets are just $35 per person ($30 for Members) and includes tastings, gifts, and more!
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!