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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Can’t make it to Santa Trolley this month? Visit for Trolleys and Toy Trains instead!
On Thursdays and Fridays, visitors who purchase general admission will see and enjoy the following:
🚋 Unlimited festive trolley rides, as well as our exhibits and Display Building
🚂 A classic holiday toy train layout
🧱 @steelcitylug’s LEGO holiday layout
🎄 All the holiday lights and decorations at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
Come visit and celebrate the season with us from 10 am to 4 pm (last ticket sold at 3:15 pm)! #VisitWashingtonPA #history #museum #transit #trolley #streetcar #holidays
Santa has landed at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum!
🎅 This month, you can meet with Santa Claus aboard one of our beautiful streetcars. You’ll chat with him during your trolley ride, and there will be a photo-stop with him before your ride concludes.
🚂 After your ride, explore our museum’s exhibits, see our train display and a holiday LEGO display table by Steel City LUG, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies!
🎄 Our Trolley Display building is also decorated with dozens of Christmas trees thanks to our community partners. Stroll through the building and enjoy the sights - you can also purchase a treat from Farmhouse Kitchen and Bakery!
🎁 Visit us on December 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21 to meet with Santa! Visit our website to purchase tickets in advance and guarantee your seat aboard your preferred ride time. #VisitWashingtonPA #HappyHolidays #SantaClaus
Please consider supporting Pennsylvania Trolley Museum this Giving Tuesday, in any way that you are able! Donations of any size, and of time, talent, or treasure are greatly appreciated. Your support is imperative to continue preserving historic streetcars and providing unparalleled visitor experience with interactive, immersive, and diverse programming for visitors of all ages. Donate today at patrolley.org/support
For #MuseumMonday, we’re highlighting some new additions in our Trolley Display Building!
This weekend’s visitors were some of the first to see the transit stop signs added to our high-level platform. The signs correlate with lines served by several Philadelphia cars (accessible via the platform) and our Johnstown car.
They were installed before Santa Trolley but will stay on display after the event ends; so be sure to keep your eyes open for them during your next visit, whenever that may be! #museum #history #transit #trolley #streetcar #VisitWashingtonPA
Calling all Homeschoolers: Join us for a special make and take Brick Club on Thursday, December 14th from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM! Everyone who attends will get to build their very own, customizable LEGO® gingerbread ornament and take it home! Brick Club is designed for Homeschoolers ages 6 - 14. For more information and to register, please visit our website: https://pa-trolley.org/event/ptm-brick-club-4-3/
Support PTM on this Museum Store Sunday, either by shopping in-person or online at shoppatrolley.org! Thank you for making an impact by supporting your local 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!