Scouts
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum offers programs for both Girl Scouts and Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts of America)! These workshops fulfill Scouting requirements, but are also open to non-Scouts of the appropriate age. Admission to the museum is included with the purchase of any merit badge workshop. Merit badge workshops are taught by certified merit badge counselors. Click below to see what merit badges are currently being offered!
Check back soon for our Winter and Spring merit badge workshop dates!
Are you or your Scout troop interested in a merit badge workshop but the date and time don’t work for you? We also offer Private Scout Workshops! Click the button below for more information.
Get Involved!
Do you have an interest in completing an Eagle Scout or Gold Award Project at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum? Please email us at education@patrolley.org!
Interested in being a volunteer counselor, Merit Badge Instructor, or helping out with the Scouting programs at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum? Is your scouting troop or pack looking for volunteering opportunities? We’re always looking for additional volunteers, especially during Special Events! Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@patrolley.org to find out how you can get involved today.
Scouts get a hands-on look at PTM rail equipment.
Scouts attempt to assemble a working circuit.
Girl Scouts use Sphero Robots to draw, design, and make a robotic trolley.
BSA Scouts investigate the effects of pollution on water and land in a science experiment.
Girl Scouts pose for a picture in front of a streetcar.
A Scout raises his hand to ask a question during a merit badge workshop.
Scouts learn how to use semaphore flags during a Signs, Signals, and Codes merit badge workshop.
Girl Scouts work together on an engineering project at the museum.
Scouts and parents enjoy a trolley ride.
Girl Scouts test their coding skills in a screen-free programming activity.
A group of Boy Scouts poses for a picture with popular open car 1758.
A Cub Scout uses recycled materials to design a car.
Scouts get up close and personal with some rail equipment during BSA Railroading
Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts work together to use their engineering skills and build balloon-powered cars.
Two Girl Scouts enjoy a ride on a streetcar.
Scouts assist with the morning flag ceremony.
Girl Scouts examine an interactive exhibit in the Welcome & Education Center.
Girl Scouts pose for a picture with their trolley operator.
Scouts go behind the scenes and view some of PTM's streetcar and parts collection.
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