PA Trolley Museum

Santa Trolley
2025-11-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Take an excursion on one of our antique streetcars this holiday season. You’ll have the chance to meet Santa Claus, chat with him on your journey, and take a picture with him before your ride concludes! After your adventure, explore our interactive exhibits, see our train display and LEGO display table from Steel City LUG, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies!
You’ll also get the chance to see dozens of Christmas trees decorated by our community partners and to purchase a treat from Farmhouse Kitchen and Bakery.
Admission to the museum on these dates requires the purchase of special tickets for $25 per person. Visitors 2 and under may attend this event for free when riding on the lap of an adult. This year’s event is sponsored by the Washington Financial Charitable Foundation and runs on November 28-30 as well as December 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21.
Please arrive at the Museum at least 15 minutes before the time listed on your tickets!
Tickets
Book online now!
Click here to learn about our Sensory Friendly Santa Trolley rides on the morning of Sunday, November 30.

Sensory Friendly Santa Trolley
2025-11-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Meet Santa Claus, chat with him on a trolley ride, and take a picture with him before your ride concludes! After your adventure, explore our interactive exhibits, see our train display and LEGO display table from Steel City LUG, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies!

On Sunday, November 30, Sensory Friendly Santa Trolley will allow even more visitors to enjoy this holiday adventure. Accommodations such as dimmer lights and quieter sound, as well as a lower passenger count on the trolleys will help prevent overstimulation. Like always, passengers may borrow Sensory Friendly Bags equipped with fidget toys and noise-cancelling headphones. Additionally, our staff acting as trolley conductors, Santa’s elves, and the jolly old man himself have completed training on how to make visits as safe and enjoyable as possible for neurodivergent visitors.

Admission to the museum on this date requires the purchase of special tickets for $25 per person. Visitors 2 and under may attend this event for free when riding on the lap of an adult.
Click the link below to purchase your tickets. Two time slots on November 30 will be Sensory Friendly: the 8:55 AM slot and the 9:10 AM slot. The 9:10 AM ride will also occur on a wheelchair-accessible trolley.
Please arrive at the Museum at least 15 minutes before the time listed on your tickets!
Tickets
Book online now!
This year’s event is sponsored by the Washington Financial Charitable Foundation. Our standard Santa Trolley rides also occur on November 28-30 as well as December 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21.

Trolleys and Toy Trains
2025-12-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum – New Address, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
On Thursdays and Fridays during the month of December, you’re invited to enjoy holiday toy train layouts at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum! From 10 am to 4 pm (last ticket sold at 3:15 pm), visitors will be able to ride a festive trolley as well as view the holiday Lionel toy train layout and a seasonal LEGO display from Steel City LUG.
This event is included with General Admission, which also includes access to museum exhibits and unlimited rides on the trolleys. Tickets may be purchased at the Museum and will not be sold ahead of time.

PTM Brick Club
2025-12-11 10:30 - 12:00 | PA
Calling all Homeschoolers: Join us for PTM’s Brick Club on select Thursdays this fall!
Who can attend Brick Club? PTM’s Brick Club is designed for Homeschool students between the ages 6 – 14. Brick Club is for kids only! Parents, you can drop your child off at the Ray Betler Classroom a few minutes before 10:30 AM and then pick them up promptly at 12:00 PM.
What is Brick Club? Brick Club offers children positive, meaningful social experiences in a fun, playful, and accepting environment. It’s great for children who enjoy building with LEGO® bricks. Brick Club is the perfect spot for children to have fun and make new friends while developing their communication skills, building their confidence, and working on their social and emotional well-being.
Each Brick Club meeting includes one trolley ride!
Monthly Themes

October 9th: Down On The Farm
November 6th: Planes, Trains, and Trolleys
December 11th: Santa’s Workshop

Where is Brick Club? Brick Club will be held at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, located at 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA 15301. Check-in at the Ray Betler Classroom.
How many children will be attending Brick Club? Brick Club is capped at a total of 24 students per session.
How much does Brick Club Cost? Brick Club costs $10 per child to participate. Please note that general admission is not included with the cost of the program.
How do I register? Click here to register! Please call the museum at 724-228-9256 ext. 6011 if you need assistance with registration.
PTM Brick Club is part of Project Baseplate: a partnership between Center for Transformational Play at Carnegie Mellon University
(CTP) and Play Included.

For more information, check out this article!

Trolley Tots
2025-12-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Join us the third Thursday of each month for Trolley Tots! Trolley Tots is designed for early learners (children ages 2-5) and one accompanying adult to discover different types of transportation through sensory play, stories, crafts, music, and getting up-close with the vehicle of the month! Space is limited, so advance purchase is recommended! Children must be accompanied by an adult – for field trip programs for preschool classes and other ages, click here!
Tickets
Tickets include access to the Trolley Tots program and same-day admission to the museum.

$25 for one child + one adult helper for non-members
$5 for one child + one adult helper for members
$10 for additional children in the same family group
$10 for additional adults in the same family group

Book online now!
Members must purchase tickets through their Neon One membership portal to receive the discount. Log in here and select “Member Discount Tickets” from the menu.
2026 Schedule
Programs begin promptly at 10:30 am and wrap up around 11:30 am. Please allow additional time for check-in and bathroom or snack breaks before we begin!
January 15: Snow Plows
February 19: Subways
March 19: Safety Vehicles (Police Cars, Firetrucks)
April 16: Garbage Trucks
May 21: RVs and Campers
June 19: Rockets
July 17: Boats & Pirate Ships
August 20: School Bus
September 17: Diggers & Excavators
October 15: Helicopters
November 19: Cement Trucks
December 17: Trolleys & Trains
Vehicles subject to change.

Santa Trolley
2025-12-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Take an excursion on one of our antique streetcars this holiday season. You’ll have the chance to meet Santa Claus, chat with him on your journey, and take a picture with him before your ride concludes! After your adventure, explore our interactive exhibits, see our train display and LEGO display table from Steel City LUG, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies!
You’ll also get the chance to see dozens of Christmas trees decorated by our community partners and to purchase a treat from Farmhouse Kitchen and Bakery.
Admission to the museum on these dates requires the purchase of special tickets for $25 per person. Visitors 2 and under may attend this event for free when riding on the lap of an adult. This year’s event is sponsored by the Washington Financial Charitable Foundation and runs on November 28-30 as well as December 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21.
Please arrive at the Museum at least 15 minutes before the time listed on your tickets!
Tickets
Tickets for the final weekend of Santa Trolley are mostly sold out, but visitors can enjoy all aspects of the event except for the ride with Santa with regular admission – no advance purchase needed. Regular admission tickets include cookies and cocoa, full museum access, the Festival of Trees, scavenger hunt, holiday craft, letters to Santa, toy train layout, LEGO layout, a holiday craft, and a short trolley ride on our Yuletide Shuttle (without Santa).
Book Santa Trolley tickets online now!
Click here to learn about our Sensory Friendly Santa Trolley rides on the morning of Sunday, November 30.

Sensory Friendly Hours
2026-01-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum – New Address, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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.

Adults $20
Seniors (ages 62+) $19
Children (ages 3-18) $15
Toddler (ages 2 and under) Free
Members: Free

Available Resources
In addition, silicone bracelets will be made available in both adult and child sizes to assist with non-verbal communication, particularly for individuals who have autism, sensory processing difficulties, or anxiety. The wristbands are designed to provide a visual indicator of comfort levels and engagement preferences.

Red bracelets indicate that the wearer may be feeling overwhelmed or anxious and does not wish to engage in any conversation. They may wish to explore the museum at their own pace.
Yellow bracelets indicate that the wearer may feel uncertain about interactions. They may prefer limited engagement while navigating the museum at their own pace.
Green bracelets indicate that the wearer is comfortable and open to interaction with others.

Furthermore, guests will have access to complimentary Sensory Bags. These bags, which may be requested at the front desk located in the museum store, include noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses, fidget toys, sensory items, and a sensory guide. A valid photo ID will be required for the loan, which will be held by the museum until the sensory bag is returned.

With the help of the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, PTM is pleased to provide Sensory Guides that can be used to help offer insight to guests on the sensory stimulation of different parts of the museum. These include touch, taste, sound, sight, and smell. This guide is available online. Physical copies are also available at the museum.

Questions about this event? Please call 724-228-9256 or email visitorservices@patrolley.org

Brick Club
2026-01-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-12 10:30 - 12:00 | PA
Calling all Homeschoolers: Join us for PTM’s Brick Club on Thursday, May 22nd from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM!
Who can attend Brick Club? PTM’s Brick Club is designed for Homeschool students between the ages 6 – 14. Brick Club is for kids only! Parents, you can drop your child off at the Ray Betler Classroom a few minutes before 10:30 AM and then pick them up promptly at 12:00 PM.
What is Brick Club? Brick Club offers children positive, meaningful social experiences in a fun, playful, and accepting environment. It’s great for children who enjoy building with LEGO® bricks. Brick Club is the perfect spot for children to have fun and make new friends while developing their communication skills, building their confidence, and working on their social and emotional well-being.
Each Brick Club meeting includes one trolley ride!
2026 Brick Club Themes
Jan. 22: Winter Wonderland
Build models or design creations such as snowmen, icy castles, penguins, polar bears, and more!
Feb. 12: Around The World
Explore exotic animals and their habitats, from scorching hot deserts and tropical rainforests to the snowy tundra.
March 5: Off To The Races
Work together in small groups to build a wide variety of vehicles big and small, or opt to try your hand at building the fastest or slowest Brick Mobile of them all.
April 9: April Showers
Do you have what it takes to build and design a brick house that will keep everyone inside nice and dry during a sudden downpour?
May 14: May Flowers
Spring is in full bloom! Build beautiful brick buds, flowers, and other plant models.
Where is Brick Club? Brick Club will be held at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, located at 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA 15301. Check-in at the Ray Betler Classroom.
How many children will be attending Brick Club? Brick Club is capped at a total of 24 students per session.
How much does Brick Club Cost? Brick Club costs $10 per child to participate. Please note that general admission is not included with the cost of the program.
How do I register? Register online by clicking here. Please call the museum at 724-228-9256 ext. 6011 if you need assistance with registration.
PTM Brick Club is part of Project Baseplate: a partnership between Center for Transformational Play at Carnegie Mellon University
(CTP) and Play Included.

Trivia Night
2026-01-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Thursday, January 29- 7:00 PM
Enjoy some Museum-themed cocktails and test your knowledge of the Trolley Era and all things Pittsburgh! Tickets available soon.

Free Kid February
2026-02-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Kids visit for free in February 2026!

Thanks to our event sponsor, the Alex E. Paris Contracting Company, we’re offering free admission in February 2026 to kids ages 0-17.
Enjoy a scenic 4-mile round-trip ride on an antique trolley, discover our collection of historic streetcars in our Trolley Display Building, and explore our interactive games and exhibits in our Welcome & Education Center. Also, dive into trolley history with a guided tour, check out all the cool books, toys, and collectibles in our museum gift shop, and, if the sun is shining, enjoy our Barry Stout Park and playground.
We’re open Thursday-Sunday in February so that means that kids can visit for free on February 1, 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, and 26-28. Click here to see our General Admission rates for Adults and Seniors and to plan your visit.
Visitors on February 14 and 15 can also participate for free in Teddy Bear Trolley!
