Santa Trolley
2024-12-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-01 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-29 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s stockings are hung by the trolleys with care with the knowledge that Santa Claus will soon be there!
While riding aboard a beautifully restored antique streetcar, visitors will get to meet Santa Claus and a few of his elf friends! Santa will be happy to have visitors take his picture at a planned photo stop along our route, so make sure you remember to bring your camera. You can also stop by the museum’s large Lionel toy train layout and view the wonderful LEGO layout built by Steel City LUG, Pittsburgh Area’s Adult LEGO User Group. New this year, Bruce Brickner’s HO-scale Skybus layout will be on display! Children can make a holiday craft, and everyone can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. Tickets include a second festive trolley ride aboard the Yuletide Shuttle – a shorter 8 to 10 minute ride that departs regularly/on demand. The Trolley Display Building will be open during Santa Trolley so visitors can experience the rest of our collection as well! Browse the decorated trees from our Festival of Trees sponsors and vote on your favorite!
We are grateful to our Santa Trolley Diamond Sponsor, Washington Financial Charitable Foundation, for their generous support.
This is a rain or shine event. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. When you arrive at the museum, check in at the ticket desk to pick up your physical tickets. Please note that children ages 2 and under require free tickets and must ride in the lap of an adult. The number of children under 3 cannot exceed the total of adult/senior tickets in your group.

Buy Tickets here! Click to the November and December sections of our calendar to see available dates.
Adults $25, Seniors $24 (ages 62+), Children $23 (ages 3-15), Visitors 2 and under require free tickets and must ride in the lap of an adult.

Trolleys and Toy Trains
2024-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum – New Address, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
On 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), visitors will be able to ride a festive trolley and view the holiday Lionel toy train layout and a seasonal LEGO display from Steel City LUG. Regular admission rates apply. Admission includes trolley rides and access to train layouts.

Regular admission: Adults $20, Seniors $19, Children $15, 2 and under free. Tickets are available on site and advance tickets are not needed.

Trolleyology: Electric Cars in the Electric City
2024-11-20 19:00 - 21:00
Join PTM staff, volunteers, and members for our Zoom series, Trolleyology! These programs feature Pennsylvania transit history topics and tales of our collection that you can experience from home. Registration is required but free of charge. Donations are welcome and encouraged.

Electric Cars in the Electric City
November 20, 2024 – 7 PM ET – Presented by George Gula

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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.

This program will be recorded and available at a later date on the PTM YouTube channel.

Trolleyology presentations will continue on a regular or semi-regular basis. Interested in presenting? Email Kristen at kfred@patrolley.org! We’re specifically looking for programs related to the Trolley Era in general, Pennsylvania transit history, or stories about our collection. Please join our e-mail list to stay up-to-date with program announcements and other PTM news!
*For the best experience, we recommend downloading Zoom in advance.
NOTE: This is a virtual event

Sensory Friendly Hours - November 17, 2024
2024-11-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum – New Address, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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 $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

Afternoon with an Artist
2024-11-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Spend your afternoon with local artist Linda Barnicott!
For decades, Linda Barnicott has brought Pittsburgh’s past to life through her vibrant paintings of times gone by in the Steel City. Drawing on her own beloved memories, Barnicott’s art depicts in vivid color scenes of the city’s amusement parks, sport venues, downtown views, and its many streetcars.
Join Linda on Sunday, November 3 for an Artist Talk where she’ll discuss her journey as an artist, her painting process, and her inspiration for her heartwarming portraits of Pittsburgh life. Stick around afterwards for a Q&A session, print signing, and opportunities to purchase both holiday and regular keepsakes featuring her artwork. This includes magnets, ornaments, bookmarks, totes, coasters, puzzles, mugs, pins, prints, and more!
Talks will begin at 1PM and 2PM, and the art and keepsakes will remain on display until the museum closes at 4PM. This program is included with museum admission. Visitors to the museum on this date may also enjoy trolley rides, our collection of antique streetcars in our Trolley Display Building, and our interactive exhibits in our Welcome & Education Center.
Learn more about Linda Barnicott and her work by visiting her website. The painting shown above is titled “Meet Me Under Kaufmann’s Clock, Too!”

Artist Linda Barnicott

“Glad Tidings at Gimbels”

“Pickle Fun in Pittsburgh”

“Holiday Greetings from My Hometown”

“Pittsburgh at First Light”

“Santa’s Got a New Ride!”

Scout Workshop: BSA Personal Management (Eagle Scout) & Girl Scout Financial Literacy
2024-11-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum – New Address, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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 is designed to help Scouts meet the following requirements:

BSA Personal Management requirements 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10.
Girl Scout Cadette Budgeting requirements 1-5
Girl Scout Senior Buying Power requirements 1-5
Girl Scout Ambassador On My Own requirements 1-5

BSA Scouts are responsible for the following pre-requisites: 1, 2, and 8. If participants do not complete these requirements ahead of time, Scouts must follow up with the counselors before a signed blue card will be issued.
Personal Management Merit Badge Requirements
Personal Management Merit Badge Workbook

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Scout Workshop: BSA Programming & Cadette Coding Basics
2024-11-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum – New Address, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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 are responsible for the following pre-requisites: 1a.View the Personal Safety Awareness “Digital Safety” video (with your parent or guardian’s permission.) The Personal Safety Awareness videos replace the Cyber Chip requirement.
This merit badge is also designed to help Cadette Girl Scouts meet requirements for the Cadette Coding Basics badge. We will be covering requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
This workshop does NOT include the Cadette Coding Basics patch.
Programming Badge Requirements
Programming Merit Badge Workbook

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Scout Workshop: BSA Collections
2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum – New Address, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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 ahead of time as possible. Scouts will be required to bring in pictures, videos, and/or small pieces of their own private collection to share during this workshop.
This workshop is designed to allow Scouts to come together, share their collections and hard work with other Scouts, and meet with merit badge counselors for this badge. Scouts will be responsible for completing requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, and 6. We will also be completing requirements 5e and 7 during the workshop. Scouts will also have the opportunity to work on parts of requirements 4 and 5 during the workshop.
As part of Requirement 7, Scouts will get to learn about the various Collections at our museum, including the restoration and preservation practices that happen here.
Collections Badge Requirements
Collections Merit Badge Workbook

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Trolleyology: West Penn Railways
2024-10-29 19:00 - 21:00
Join PTM staff, volunteers, and members for our Zoom series, Trolleyology! These programs feature Pennsylvania transit history topics and tales of our collection that you can experience from home. Registration is required but free of charge. Donations are welcome and encouraged.

West Penn Railways
October 29, 2024 – 7 PM ET – Presented by Harvey Laner

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RUNTIME: 105 Minutes.
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.
This program combines Harvey Laner’s West Penn Railways video files of railfans Ed Miller and Gene Schmidt’s movies with Harvey’s conversational narration with West Penn Railways historian Ed Lybarger. Ed meticulously describes the route as Ed Millers’ movies take us from Uniontown to Greensburg. Ed Lybarger details West Penn’s LCL freight service, an in-depth description of the Company’s passenger and work car equipment, a whimsical look at West Penn’s creative advertising program and an overview of the management people that guided the Company through the good and the difficult years.
This complete story of West Penn Railways includes a look at the web of public utilities that connect it to West Virginia’s Monongahela & West Penn and Wheeling Traction Company properties as well as the Hagerstown & Frederick Railway in Maryland. Historic movie scenes of those traction properties are also included in this far reaching, comprehensive program.

NOTE: This program will NOT be recorded and will NOT available at a later date on the PTM YouTube channel.

Trolleyology presentations will continue on a regular or semi-regular basis. Interested in presenting? Email Kristen at kfred@patrolley.org! We’re specifically looking for programs related to the Trolley Era in general, Pennsylvania transit history, or stories about our collection. Please join our e-mail list to stay up-to-date with program announcements and other PTM news!
*For the best experience, we recommend downloading Zoom in advance.
NOTE: This is a virtual event

Brick Club Launch
2024-10-27 12:30 - 14:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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 admission is required to enter the museum, but participation in Brick Club is no additional cost. However, advance registration is required to attend, and spots are limited. Participating children should be between ages 6 and 18. Drop by the Ray Betler Classroom anytime between 12:30 and 2:00 PM to pick up and build your pumpkin kit and learn more about Brick Club!
The number of attendees should reflect the number of children. If you are registering multiple children, please indicate that with the number of attendees. For example, if you’re a parent bringing 3 children, please select 3 attendees.
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Teachers can learn more about the Brick-by-Brick® program on the Play Included website.
Questions? Please feel free to call 724-228-9256 ex. 6011 or email education@patrolley.org for more information. We hope to see you there!

Trick or Trolley
2024-10-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Join us for PTM’s third annual Trick or Trolley event!
On Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, you’re invited to Trick or Treat among the antique streetcars in our Trolley Display Building! Visit tables run by local businesses and organizations and collect all sorts of candy and holiday favors. Costumes are encouraged- for both the young and the old!
This event runs from 10am- 4pm each day. Thanks to our generous sponsor, FirstEnergy, regular admission prices are in effect and can be
purchased on the days of the event. The last full Museum experience begins at 3:15PM. Other activities include trolleys rides through the autumn scenery, children’s holiday games, and opportunities to explore the interactive exhibits in our new Welcome & Education Center.
Admission also includes access to museum exhibits and unlimited rides on the trolleys. This is a rain or shine event.
In addition to this great event, we will once again offer trolley rides at the Washington County Fairgrounds during the Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival. Trolley rides from the fair will cost $5 per person and children 2 and under are free. This service does not represent or include the Trick or Trolley activities nor admission to the Museum.
Are you affiliated with a business or organization that would like to run a trick-or-treat station at this event? Please email volunteer@patrolley.org to learn how to participate.

Trick or Trolley
2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Celebrate Halloween at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum!
On Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, you’re invited to Trick or Treat among the antique streetcars in our Trolley Display Building! Visit tables run by local businesses and organizations and collect all sorts of candy and holiday favors. Costumes are encouraged- for both the young and the old!
Other activities include trolleys rides through the autumn scenery, children’s holiday games, and opportunities to explore the interactive exhibits in our new Welcome & Education Center. The last full Museum experience begins at 3:15PM.
This event is included with General Admission, which also includes access to museum exhibits and unlimited rides on the trolleys. This is a rain or shine event.
In addition to this great event, we will once again offer trolley rides at the Washington County Fairgrounds during the Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival on October 17-19 and 25-26. Trolley rides from the fair will cost $5 per person and children 2 and under are free. This service does not represent or include the Trick or Trolley activities nor admission to the Museum.
Are you affiliated with a business or organization that would like to run a trick-or-treat station at this event? Please email volunteer@patrolley.org to learn how to participate.

Last Fridays at the Museum- October
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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 will be a concert series that will continue throughout the summer with a different band or performer each month. Performance begins at 6 PM and wraps up at 8 PM.
October’s Performance
Lucky 13 blues band!
Refreshments
This month, we’ll be hosting the PGH Crepes food truck! You’re also welcome to bring your own food and beverages.
Tickets
$10 per person – purchase tickets at the Museum day of the event. Come out and enjoy the music on our picturesque street. (Note: the Trolley Display Building is not open during this event but trolley rides are available and included with your ticket!)

Pumpkin Patch Trolley
2024-10-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Pumpkin Patch Trolley is back with a new twist!
Autumn at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum just got much more magical! Join us for this special event and take a trolley ride to our Pumpkin Patch, where children can plant a magic pumpkin seed of our special invention. Then, after another trolley ride through our beautiful fall scenery, their pumpkins will have magically grown to their full size! Children will also have the chance to decorate their mini-pumpkin before taking it home.
Pumpkin Patch Trolley runs from 10:00am- 5:00pm on Friday October 18, Saturday October 19, and Sunday October 20, with the last trolley to the Pumpkin Patch leaving at 3:55pm each day. Other activities include children’s holiday games, complimentary refreshments, and opportunities to explore the interactive exhibits in our new Welcome & Education Center. Add to the fun by dressing up in your favorite costume!
Click here to buy tickets now!
Ticketing information:
Adults $22, Seniors $21 (62+), Children $20 (ages 3-18, includes mini-pumpkin). Visitors 2 and under require free tickets and must ride the trolley in the lap of an adult. We thank our sponsor, LB Foster, for underwriting this special event!
Tickets are timed and advanced purchasing is encouraged. Each ticket-holder will have access to:

1 trolley ride to the Magic Pumpkin Patch
Exhibits and games in our Welcome & Education Center and Trolley Display Building
Complimentary refreshments and craft supplies to decorate pumpkins with
Unlimited regular trolley rides until the last one leaves at 4:15 PM

Only Child tickets can be redeemed at the Magic Pumpkin Patch for a pumpkin. If you wish to take home an extra pumpkin or a pumpkin for an Adult, Senior, or visitor under 2, you will be able to purchase an additional Magic Pumpkin voucher for $3 per pumpkin.
This is a rain or shine event. Visitors should plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before their ticket time.
In addition to this great event, we will once again offer trolley rides at the Washington County Fairgrounds during the Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival. Trolley rides from the fair will cost $5 per person and children 2 and under are free. This service does not represent or include the Pumpkin Patch Trolley activities nor admission to the Museum.

Trolleyology: A Century + of Philadelphia Trackless Trolleys (1968-Present)
2024-10-15 19:00 - 20:30
Join PTM staff, volunteers, and members for our Zoom series, Trolleyology! These programs feature Pennsylvania transit history topics and tales of our collection that you can experience from home. Registration is required but free of charge. Donations are welcome and encouraged.

A Century + of Philadelphia Trackless Trolleys (1968-Present)
October 15, 2024 – 7 PM ET – Presented by Bob Wright

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Trackless trolley operation in Philadelphia began in 1923 and this mode continues in regular service in the city to this day. The trackless system remained a relatively small one over the years but did include a number of significant routes on the system through the Philadelphia Transportation Company’s ownership and to the present day with SEPTA. The story will be told in two parts, with Part 2, the SEPTA era (1968-present), being provided as the initial offering. Part 1, the start of the system with the Philadelphia Rapid Transit (PRT) company and later PTC, will be offered at a future date.

This program will be recorded and available at a later date on the PTM YouTube channel.

Trolleyology presentations will continue on a regular or semi-regular basis. Interested in presenting? Email Kristen at kfred@patrolley.org! We’re specifically looking for programs related to the Trolley Era in general, Pennsylvania transit history, or stories about our collection. Please join our e-mail list to stay up-to-date with program announcements and other PTM news!
*For the best experience, we recommend downloading Zoom in advance.
NOTE: This is a virtual event

Full Day Photo Shoot
2024-10-14 09:00 - 21:30 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will host a full day photo event on Monday, October 14 from 9:00 AM to approximately 9:30 PM.
This unique opportunity offers photographers the chance to capture images of antique streetcars at various areas around the museum. Scenes include a brick-paved street with safety island, an early 1900s trolley station, rustic woodlands, and more. The day will be broken into three sessions (morning, afternoon, sunset/evening) with ample time for lunch and dinner between sessions (off-site, not included). Mobility note: this photo excursion involves getting on an off the streetcar and walking on uneven terrain.
The resulting images will evoke nostalgia and a fondness for days gone by. Photographers will have the opportunity to shoot up to 10 streetcars individually and as part of a scene, with motormen in period-appropriate clothing. Streetcars will be lit after dark with continuous-source LED lights providing time for attendees to photograph each scene from multiple angles.
Photographer Tom Pawlesh will coordinate and light the photo shoot. Tom is a retired airline pilot and widely published wildlife & nature and aviation photographer. Tom volunteers as a vintage streetcar operator and instructor at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum and provides many of the museum’s marketing photos.
The price per attendee is $125.

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A view of PA Trolley Museum Volunteer Blvd.

Scout Workshop: BSA Railroading
2024-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum – New Address, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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 no pre-requisites, we strongly encourage participating Scouts to review the Railroading Merit Badge Requirements and workbook prior to the workshop. Requirements 8b parts 1 and 2 will be fulfilled by visiting the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Scouts should bring a camera or drawing materials.
Railroading Badge Requirements
Railroading Merit Badge Workbook

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Sensory Friendly Hours
2024-09-29 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

Museum Guide Training
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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, who lead visitors on this journey through the decades. Join our team this Fall and help us bring the excitement of the past to life for our community. This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys history, transportation, technology, education, or just having a fun time!
*Click here to register*

Training Info
Session Dates (Pick One):

Saturday, September 28, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday, September 29, 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Each day as PTM guide looks a little bit different. Guides give tours of our historic Wexford Station and our trolley collection that’s 50+ cars and growing. They greet guests and answer questions about trolley history and daily happenings at the museum. They also might assist with educational programs as well as festivities at special events.
During Museum Guide Training, you’ll learn from our volunteers how to make each visitor’s museum experience the best one possible. The class will highlight important aspects of customer service and how to give a successful tour. Content-related materials will be provided along with other resources- there is no background knowledge necessary!
At the end of your session, you’ll be on your way to becoming an official Museum Guide. You’ll have the opportunity to shadow our experienced volunteers and practice until you’re ready to go. There’s no required time commitment for either your time in training or as an official guide- everything is at your own pace. Whether you volunteer once a week, or a couple times a year, we’ll be glad to have your help.
Museum volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to volunteer without a guardian present. To learn more about our family volunteer opportunities, please email mmeer@patrolley.org.
**Please be advised that all volunteers are required to have up-to-date PA State Clearances. Click here to view clearance instructions.**

Last Fridays at the Museum- September
2024-09-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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 will be a concert series that will continue throughout the summer with a different band or performer each month. Performance begins at 6 PM and wraps up at 8 PM.
September’s Performance
The Gillie Brothers Band
Refreshments
This month, we’ll be hosting the Notorious B.L.T. food truck! You’re also welcome to bring your own food and beverages.
Tickets
$10 per person – purchase tickets at the Museum day of the event. Come out and enjoy the music on our picturesque street.

New Operator Training
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | West Campus- Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Museum Road, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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 operator.
As a PTM operator, you’ll have the opportunity to make sure each visitor has an exciting journey back in time to the Trolley Era. Treat them to rides along our two-mile track on some of the many restored trolleys in our collection.
You’ll also have the chance to connect with our community of volunteers who share a passion for trolleys, history, and education. Scheduling for our operators is also completely flexible. Volunteer once a week, once a month, or a couple times a year! No matter what- we’ll be glad to have your help.
Training Info
Class Dates:

Saturday, September 21
Sunday, September 22
An additional training day to be scheduled with our instructors at your convenience

Attendance is required on both dates. Class will be held from 9:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm at our West Campus location at 1 Museum Road. Please bring a copy of your driver’s license and lunch for both days.
Instruction materials will be provided, including a binder with an Operations Manual. If you’d like to get a head start, please reach out, and we’ll send you the information! Interested operators should also please consider signing up for Museum Guide Training (offered next on September 28 or September 29). This helps us ensure a great experience for all of our visitors.
To participate in training, you must be 14 years of age and a current member of the museum. (Operators must select “Regular Membership” or any tier above, except for those currently in school, who may apply for “Student Membership.”) New operators must also complete their clearances (instructions here) before training.
In order to complete training and become an official operator, students must do the following: attend both days of group operator training, complete 1 day of individual training and 15 days of student operation (scheduled at your convenience), and pass a proficiency test.
Space is limited so RSVP today!
**Please be advised that all volunteers are required to have up-to-date PA State Clearances. Click here to view clearance instructions.**

Virtual Program: Trolleys, Trains, and Transit Museums
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:00
Trolleys, Trains, and Transit Museums

Thursday, September 19, 2024

6:00 PM ET
Virtual Program
Free

How does a museum celebrate and preserve transit history? By travelling outside its walls! Transit museums are often in a unique position to host excursions on their vintage fleets and lead tours in the systems of their home cities. The New York Transit Museum and the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum are no exception. Join Kristen Fredriksen, Manager of Visitor Experience at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, and Polly Desjarlais, Content Manager at the New York Transit Museum, to hear about each location’s early transit history, their respective museum origin stories, and program highlights.

Register through the New York Transit Museum’s website here!

Donations are welcome and encouraged.

This program will be recorded and available at a later date on the New York Transit Museum YouTube channel.

For the best experience, we recommend downloading Zoom in advance.
NOTE: This is a virtual event

Last Fridays at the Museum- August
2024-08-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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 will be a concert series that will continue throughout the summer with a different band or performer each month.
August’s Performance
The Cramers – Dennis Cramer (PTM volunteer) and family
Time
Performance begins at 6 PM and wraps up at 8 PM.
Food and Drink and Fun
Bring your friends, family, a blanket or chair, and your appetite! (Or a picnic!) Food truck TBA.
Tickets
$10 per person – purchase tickets at the Museum day of the event. Come out and enjoy the music on our picturesque street.
