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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FINAL DAY!
Nominate PTM for the Observer-Reporter`s Best of the Best Community Choice Awards! Please nominate us in these categories: Best Tourist Attraction, Best Museum, and Best Family Amusement.
To nominate PTM for the awards listed above, navigate to the group of awards in which they are categorized. Best Tourist Attraction and Best Museum are listed under "People & Places," and Best Family Amusement is under "Entertainment and Leisure." Please use the name "Pennsylvania Trolley Museum" to nominate us.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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#ThrowbackThursday - to some of our earliest days as a growing museum! John Bagiensky took this photo in front of the carbarn in 1964, when preparations were being made for the arrival of our newest acquisition: New Orleans 832. By now the Arden Trolley Museum had been open to the public for about a year.
Note that Pittsburgh Railways 3487 has its pole up and is moving West Penn 832. Both of the cars in this photo are still in our collection (and West Penn 832 has been fully restored!). #museum #history #transit #trolley #streetcar #pittsburgh
REMINDER: Nominations are now open for the Observer-Reporter`s Best of the Best Community Choice Awards! Please nominate us today the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in these categories: Best Tourist Attraction, Best Museum, and Best Family Amusement.
To nominate PTM for the awards listed above, navigate to the group of awards in which they are categorized. Best Tourist Attraction and Best Museum are listed under "People & Places," and Best Family Amusement is under "Entertainment and Leisure." Please use the name "Pennsylvania Trolley Museum" to nominate us.
Thank you for your support!
#trolleys #streetcars #museums #touristattraction #familyamusement #bestofthebest
SAVE THE DATE: We are just sixty days away from Washington County Community Foundation (WCCF) Gives Day! This annual event assists local charities in securing funds for their missions and has become one of Pennsylvania Trolley Museum`s most popular fund-raising event. Last year, PTM received $109,104 in donations and we look forward to an even more successful event this year!
Mark your calendars for Sept. 19 and consider supporting PTM this year!
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Don’t forget! This week is Last Friday at the Museum!
Join us for a delightful evening of music, food, and fun at Last Fridays at the Museum. The Twisted Potato food truck will be on sight to serve some delicious bites as Tom Battaglia, keyboard artist and singer of "The Sunshine Boys" performs and entertains. Trolley rides will be available throughout the evening as well.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy live music, delectable food, and a charming trolley ride. Don`t forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort.
Tickets are $10 and available at the Museum on the day of the event.
This #MuseumMonday we’re doing something a little different: we’re highlighting a former item from our collection, which locals can still see elsewhere!
Longtime supporters and volunteers might remember the days when the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum housed a classic wooden red caboose. Unity Railway 53A was originally built in 1916 at the New York Ontario & Western Railroad Co. shops in Middletown, N.Y.
In 1965, the caboose came into our possession; and in 2016, we donated it the @riversofsteel National Heritage Area, to be displayed at Carrie Blast Furnaces as part of the organization’s railroad-themed exhibit. As you can see, they’re doing a wonderful job with this old caboose! #history #pittsburgh #railroading #preservation
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!