Plan Your Visit
Take a Ride into the Past at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Your visit will include a four mile round trip along our scenic track, a tour of the Trolley Display Building, self-guided exploration of our interactive exhibits, and so much more!
Hours
10:00am to 4:00pm (last full experience begins at 3:00pm)
January-May: Thursday through Sunday**
June-August: Tuesday through Sunday
September-December: Thursday through Sunday**
Closed Mondays except Memorial Day, Labor Day, and during the Washington County Fair. Closed on Easter.
**Please note that during winter months, we may not always be able to operate trolleys due to ice on the rails and overhead wire. We will keep our website and social media updated regarding weather concerns.
Admission
Adults $20
Seniors (ages 62+) $19
Children (3-18) $15
Toddlers (2 and under) Free
Members Free
Free Kid February: During February, kids visit the museum free sponsored by Alex E. Paris Contracting! Thanks to the company’s generosity, children ages 3-18 can enjoy free admission for the entire month of February 2025.
Tickets are available when you arrive at the museum. Advance tickets are currently not available for general admission.
Please note admission rates may vary for certain special events and programs. Some special events may sell out in advance.
** During the winter season, if we are able to open but unable to operate trolleys, we will discount admission by $5.
Please note that our hours and admission prices sometimes vary for events. Several of our events will have advance ticketing available. We encourage you to purchase event tickets ahead of time as many of these events sell out.
Directions
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is located roughly 28 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA and 3 miles north of Washington, PA. We are convenient to both I-70 and I-79 and just four miles from gaming at Meadows Racetrack & Casino and shopping at Tanger Outlets. Please consult Google Maps, Waze, or your GPS device to find the fastest route to the Museum.
Accessibility
Our museum welcomes all visitors, and we strive to provide accommodations for individuals in need of assistance.
Mobility concerns? While our museum is fully ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible, only certain streetcars are wheelchair accessible. If you are able to, please provide 24 hours advance notice of your planned visit in order to give our staff and volunteers time to prepare for your visit. Call 724-228-9256.
Other Ways To Visit
- Schedule a field trip or group visit.
- Plan a special event at the museum.
- Take unique and beautiful photos at our site.
- Operate the streetcars by booking an exclusive experience.
Parking
Visitor parking is always free at the Museum. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle as we are not responsible for lost or stolen items while you are visiting.
We also offer two EV Charging parking spaces (J1772 type)!
Nearby Lodging
Several area hotels have discounts for PTM visitors.
Visit the Hampton Inn Washington website (119 Murtland Ave) and enter the code 0003472486 in the Corporate Account box under Special Rates to receive 12% off the regular room rate. Guests can call the hotel directly to book this discounted rate as well at (724) 228-4100. PTM visitors can enjoy a rate of $69.89 for Sundays to Thursdays and $82.89 for Fridays and Saturdays at the Hometowne Studios & Suites by Red Roof at 2110 N Franklin Dr. You may reach out to the hotel by calling the front desk at (724) 884-0299 and mentioning the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum to get your special rates.
Public Transportation
You can use Freedom Transit’s County Line A to reach the Museum from Washington, PA.
