PA Trolley Museum

Free Kid February
2026-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Scout Workshop: BSA Environmental Science & Girl Scout Think Like A Citizen Scientist
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
Saturday, January 24th
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $25 per scout, $15 per chaperone
*This workshop is for a Eagle-Required Merit Badge.*
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 Environmental Science merit badge, an Eagle Required badge. We will be covering requirements 1, 2b, 3c, 4b, 5b, 7b, 8a, 9, and 11.
Scouts are responsible for the following pre-requisites: 2a, 2b, 6, 10. If participants do not complete these requirements ahead of time, Scouts must follow up with the counselors after the workshop to complete the requirements and received a completed blue card.

Requirement 2a: Choose an outdoor area and observe (sight, sound, and smell) its ecosystem over a two-day period. 2b: Make notes about the living, nonliving, and formerly living components you see.
Requirement 6 involves researching rare, threatened, or endangered species and preparing a 100-word report. Alternatively, Scouts can choose to visit a site that has been designed to improve the habitat for threatened or endangered species and prepare a report on what they saw.
For requirement 10, Scouts must choose a construction project (such as a new house or new building at their Scout camp), identify all environmental impact topics that would need to be addressed for this project, evaluate the purpose and benefits of the project, alternative to the project (including a no-action alternative), and any environmental consequences of this project. Summarize these findings in a short report and be prepared to present them to the counselor.

BSA Environmental Science Requirements
A customized workbook will be provided for this workshop.
Some parts of the Cadette and Senior Think Like A Citizen Scientist Journey will be met during the BSA Environmental Science workshop. Girl Scouts looking to kickstart their Think Like A Citizen Scientist Journey are welcome to attend. We will meeting the following requirements:
Part 1: Find Out How Citizen Scientists Collect Data

Make observations about the environment.
Form scientific questions and hypothesis.
Collect data and add detail.
Analyze your results.

This workshop does NOT include a physical patch.
Click here to register!

Brick Club
2026-01-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
Calling all Homeschoolers: Join us for PTM’s Brick Club on select Thursdays from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM!
Who can attend Brick Club? PTM’s Brick Club is designed for Homeschool students 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.

Trolley Tots
2026-01-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-20 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 18: Rockets
July 16: Boats & Pirate Ships
August 20: School Bus (SOLD OUT!)
September 17: Diggers & Excavators
October 15: Helicopters
November 19: Cement Trucks
December 17: Trolleys & Trains
Vehicles subject to change.

Sensory Friendly Hours
2026-01-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
You are invited to join us for Sensory Friendly Hours 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.

You can check out our Accessibility Page for additional information.
Questions about this event? Please call 724-228-9256 or email visitorservices@patrolley.org

Santa Trolley
2025-12-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 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.

Trolleys and Toy Trains
2025-12-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 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.

Santa Trolley
2025-12-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-28 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
Book online now!
Click here to learn about our Sensory Friendly Santa Trolley rides on the morning of Sunday, November 30.

PTM Brick Club
2025-12-11 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-06 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!

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.

Trolleyology: The Columbus, Newark & Zanesville Interurban System and Blackhand Gorge Tunnel
2025-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | PA
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.

The Columbus, Newark & Zanesville Interurban System and Blackhand Gorge Tunnel
November 19, 2025 – 7 PM ET – Presented by Steve Bownas

REGISTER HERE

Come explore the electric interurban lines that formed the Columbus, Newark and Zanesville system in east central Ohio. We will follow them from the 1899 start of the pioneering Newark & Granville; through the boom of the Columbus, Buckeye Lake & Newark and the Columbus, Newark & Zanesville; into their 1907 lease to the Ohio Electric Railway; and finally to the 1921 spinoff after the OE dissolved. And of course we will examine the Midwest’s only interurban tunnel in scenic Blackhand Gorge!

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
2025-11-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA, 15301, United States
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

BSA Signs, Signals, and Codes
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 | PA
Saturday, November 8th
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $25 per Scout, $15 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 Signs, Signals, and Codes merit badge. We will be covering requirements 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10. Practice communicating with semaphore flags, Morse Code, ASL, rail hand signals, and more!
Scouts are responsible for the following pre-requisites: 7. Scouts must create at least a 1-mile trail for a patrol or troop to follow that includes at least six different trail signs and markers. After Scouts have completed the trail, follow no-trace principles by replacing or returning trail markers to their original locations. Scouts can write a short report about completing the requirement and should include pictures showing each trail sign and marker used for counselor approval.
Signs, Signals, and Codes Merit Badge Requirements
Signs, Signals, and Codes Merit Badge Workbook

BSA Railroading
2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
BSA Railroading
Saturday, November 8th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $25 per Scout, $15 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 phone or camera, or can use drawing materials provided by the museum.
BSA Railroading Requirements
BSA Railroading Workbook

STEAM Career Fair
2025-11-07 09:00 - 13:00 | PA
STEAM Career Fair
Friday, November 7th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Celebrate National STEAM Day! The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum will be hosting its first-ever STEAM Career Fair on Friday, November 7th. This will be an opportunity for students in grades 6th – 12th to engage and interact with local individuals, businesses, companies, schools, and organizations to explore the many different careers that are available to them in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
Thanks to a very generous anonymous donor, this event will be free for students to attend! Attendance will be capped, so please RSVP soon so that you don’t miss your chance to participate. Reservations are now closed. Thank you to all of those who have RSVPed!
The Career Fair will include:

Access to the STEAM Career Fair
Admission to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
One trolley ride for your school (by request)
Time to freely explore the Trolley Display Building and Welcome & Educator Center

For more information about this program, please reach out to us by phone at 724-228-9256 ex. 6011 or by email at education@patrolley.org.
Thank you to the following organizations for their support and participation in this event!

American Radio Professionals
Brentwood Bank
Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
CHROME Federal Credit Union
Connie Clutter Fine Art
DaVinci Workshop & Cafe
Duncan & Miller Glass Museum
Duquesne University Biology Department
EQT
Freedom Transit
GIS of Washington County
Industrial Arts Works
Living Treasures Animal Park
National Weather Service Pittsburgh (NOAA)
PennWest California Computer Science Department
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Portersville Steam Show Print Shop
Sarris Candies
Schell Games
Vex Robotics
Washington Auto Mall
Washington County Conservation District
Washington County Sewage Council
Washington County Watershed Alliance
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westmoreland Community College
WPXI
