Take part in the 113 year-old tradition of riding a trolley to the Washington County Fair! The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum's trolleys will drop riders off at the entrance to the Fairgrounds. Dates and Times The Fair runs Saturday, August 10 through Saturday, August 17. Trolley shuttle service runs 10 AM to 11 PM. Trolleys depart […]
Say goodbye to the dog days of summer by bringing your pooch to the Museum for National Dog Day! Note: We're celebrating TUESDAY, August 27 since we're closed on National Dog Day's actual date, August 26. We ask that all dogs remain on a leash and are well behaved. You must also clean up after […]
Take a ride on a trolley, grab a bite to eat from a food truck, and bring your lawn chair so you can kick back and listen to some live music along our beautiful Volunteer Boulevard.
This presentation will address various plans to build a Cleveland subway. It will look at three distinct periods of time (Progressive Era, 1920s, 1950s) when planning reached a fairly advanced stage and the people of Cleveland voted on whether or not to go forward with construction. Despite the optimism of their promoters, only one small subway was ever built. We will look at the subway that got built, and two “near misses” that got away…
The registration for this event has now closed. Please email volunteer@patrolley.org to learn about future volunteer opportunities and classes. This September, you're invited to participate in the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum's New Operator Training class. This hands-on course will teach you how to operate our trolleys and start your process to qualify as a volunteer museum […]
Take a ride on a trolley, grab a bite to eat from a food truck, and bring your lawn chair so you can kick back and listen to some live music along our beautiful Volunteer Boulevard.
Make the Trolley Era come alive! During their visits to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, guests have the chance to travel back in time to the wonders of the Trolley Era- when the bright lights and clanging bells of the trolleys filled the streets of America. This experience would not be possible without our Museum Guides, […]
You are invited to join us for the very first Sensory Friendly Hours event at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum! Explore the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in a sensory modified setting with quieter streetcars, lowered exhibit sounds, and soft lighting. Advanced registration is not required for this event. Tickets will be available at our regular admission prices. […]
Saturday, October 5th 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: $20 per scout, $10 per chaperone This merit badge workshop is open to any youth in grades 6th – 12th grade and is designed to help BSA scouts meet requirements for the Railroading merit badge. We will be covering ALL requirements for this merit badge! While there are […]
Photographer Tom Pawlesh will coordinate and light a full-day photo excursion at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum featuring multiple scenes and up to 10 vintage streetcars, including a sunset and night session.
This presentation will address various plans to build a Cleveland subway. It will look at three distinct periods of time (Progressive Era, 1920s, 1950s) when planning reached a fairly advanced stage and the people of Cleveland voted on whether or not to go forward with construction. Despite the optimism of their promoters, only one small subway was ever built. We will look at the subway that got built, and two “near misses” that got away…
Plant a magic pumpkin seed of our special invention. Then, after a trolley ride through our beautiful fall scenery, your pumpkins will have magically grown to their full size! Other activities include pumpkin decorating, complimentary refreshments, and our interactive exhibits.
Plant a magic pumpkin seed of our special invention. Then, after a trolley ride through our beautiful fall scenery, your pumpkins will have magically grown to their full size! Other activities include pumpkin decorating, complimentary refreshments, and our interactive exhibits.
Plant a magic pumpkin seed of our special invention. Then, after a trolley ride through our beautiful fall scenery, your pumpkins will have magically grown to their full size! Other activities include pumpkin decorating, complimentary refreshments, and our interactive exhibits.
Take a ride on a trolley, grab a bite to eat from a food truck, and bring your lawn chair so you can kick back and listen to some live music along our beautiful Volunteer Boulevard.
Trick or Treat among the antique trolleys in our display building! Be sure to wear your favorite costume.
Trick or Treat among the antique trolleys in our display building! Be sure to wear your favorite costume.
Project Baseplate, a collaboration between Play Included and Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Transformational Play invites you to build your own LEGO Pumpkin Trolley to take home as part of the Trick or Trolley event on Sunday, Oct. 27th. We will also have a free build pumpkin patch that you can contribute to. General […]
At its peak, West Penn Railways had 237 miles of electric railway trackage. It operated in the well populated coal mining and coking region of rugged, mountainous western Pennsylvania. West Penn Railways was a vibrant transportation system playing a key role in the pre automobile, unpaved, poor road era, and was an important factor in the Coking region’s economy.
Saturday, November 2nd 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: $20 per scout, $10 per chaperone This merit badge workshop is open to any youth in 6th – 12th grade and is designed to help BSA scouts meet requirements for the Collections merit badge. Due to the nature of this badge, it is encouraged for Scouts to complete as much of the workbook and requirements […]
Saturday, November 2nd 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cost: $20 per scout, $10 per chaperone This merit badge workshop is open to any youth in 6th – 12th grade and is designed to help BSA Scouts meet requirements for the Programming merit badge. We will be covering requirements 1b, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. BSA Scouts […]
Sunday, November 3rd 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Bring a bagged lunch! Cost: $35 per scout, $10 per chaperone This merit badge workshop is open to any youth in grades 6th – 12th grade. However, we ideally recommend that this workshop should be attended by students in 9th – 12th grade due to the educational content being covered. This workshop […]
Join local artist Linda Barnicott for an artist talk and Q&A session about her Pittsburgh-inspired paintings and then stick around for a print signing and opportunities to purchase special keepsakes.
You are invited to join us for our next Sensory Friendly Hours event at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum! Explore the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in a sensory modified setting with quieter streetcars, lowered exhibit sounds, and soft lighting. Advanced registration is not required for this event. Tickets will be available at our regular admission prices. Adults […]
Scranton’s first horsecar operation was chartered in 1865, and the nation’s first successful electric streetcar operation began on November 29, 1886. By 1900, Scranton Railway Company served Pennsylvania’s 3rd largest city with almost 100 miles of track. This program from PTM volunteer George Gula covers the development of the system from the earliest horsecar days to the end of service on December 18, 1954.
