History That Connects Us
A day at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museums is a full sensory experience, from the ring of the bell to the hum and shake of the trolley as it rides down the tracks. Our Museum brings a unique experience to visitors of all generations, connecting us all to the past. From the moment they arrive, our visitors enter a world of timeless memories, historic innovations, and interactive discoveries.
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#BehindTheScenes: The Pennsylvania #Trolley #Museum’s Maintenance and Restoration volunteers have been very busy the last few weeks!
📷 The first photo shows Tim Gump and Roy Scandrol repairing seatbacks on PAT 4004.
📷 The second photo shows Fred Cooley working on the wiring for 1713 , AKA the Terrible Trolley.
📷 And the third photo shows Howard Harris scraping 1713’s interior to help get it ready for painting.
Shop work is critical at the PTM because, well, it literally keeps the trolleys running! This look behind the scenes shows how the day-to-day care, operation, restoration, and interpretation of our #streetcars is truly a labor of love.
Please join us in thanking our Maintenance and Restoration #volunteers! (And if this looks fun, reach out to us to learn how you can become one of them!) #history #transit
Summer camp registration at the Pennsylvania #Trolley #Museum opens soon! ☀️
This summer, we’ll be hosting SEVEN WEEKS of STEAM #SummerCamps! Members have access to early registration and reduced camp costs.
Get ready for a unique adventure where #history comes to life with #trolley rides, hands-on activities, and exciting new memories.
Stay tuned for the big announcement!
Museum access update: For the next 6 days, visitors will be unable to access the museum from exit 40 (Meadow Lands) off I-79 due to work at the railroad crossing on Pike Street. Please use exit 41 (Race Track Road) instead. Per posted signage, work is expected to be completed by November 24.
📸: Jack Demnyan
This #MuseumMonday we’re highlighting a fun fact about our collection!
Did you know City of Philadelphia/SEPTA 606 is the newest car in our collection? This single unit stainless steel car was built in 1960; and it and its sister cars replaced all of the original equipment on the wide gauge Market-Frankford line.
606 was owned throughout its service life by the City of Philadelphia. The City donated the car to us in 1998 when the “Almond Joys” (nicknamed because of the lumps on their roof) were replaced by new cars featuring air conditioning. #history #transit #museum #philadelphia #trolley #streetcar
Join us for Sensory Friendly Hours today from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM! Explore the 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.
For more info please visit our website: https://pa-trolley.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours-november-17-2024/
The countdown is on: Santa lands at the Pennsylvania #Trolley #Museum in two weeks!
Tickets are available for this annual event now, and several ride times have already sold out. Secure your seats now so you don’t miss out on the fun:
🎅 Meet #Santa and share your wish list
🚋 Take a festive trolley ride
🚂 Enjoy train layouts and craft activities
🎄 Create lasting #holiday memories with your family
🎟️ Grab your tickets at our website (link’s in our bio)for your preferred ride time and get ready to meet with Santa soon! #VisitWashingtonPA
Education
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum provides unique, exciting, and fun educational opportunities for students, educators, and life-long learners! Our museum is dedicated to sharing stories, insight, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) themed opportunities and experiences that will bring the trolley era to life. Check out our Education page to learn about field trip opportunities, Scout workshops, summer camps, and more!
History
Take a ride into the past at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum where the trolley era is alive and well. The Museum uses daily tours, interactive exhibits, multidimensional programming, and special events throughout the year to transport visitors back in time. Our history and STEAM exhibits tell the stories of the people, places, and things that made the trolley era such an exciting and unique time to be alive!
Collection
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is focused on preserving and restoring our collection of antique streetcars. The Museum was founded in 1953 and has continued to conserve, preserve, and restore cars through a mostly volunteer effort. Today, we house a collection of 50 streetcars, many of which are operational and used for daily rides. Visit our Collection page to learn more about all of our different trolleys!