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.
@patrolleymuseum
Follow us to stay up-to-date on museum news!
The weather didn’t stop us as we hosted the 2026 West Penn Trolley Meet, Hoosier Traction Meet, and Anything on Wheel events today!
A big, special thank you to the operators and volunteers who kept the trolleys moving today. They made it possible for visitors to enjoy our operating collection at its best during three Trolley Parades throughout the day.
Anything on Wheels continues tomorrow, so stop by to see antique and classic cars, special use trucks, construction vehicles, and more. A food truck will be on site; the Pittsburgh Garden Railway Society will have a layout set up for guests to enjoy; and automobiles will parade down Volunteer Boulevard at 11 AM and 2 PM! #VisitWashingtonPA #CarShow
It was a wonderful day to begin hosting the 2026 West Penn Trolley Meet and Hoosier Traction Meet! A special thank you again to all who attended today’s festive unveiling of our “Spirit of 1776” static display.
Tomorrow we will continue hosting these events as well as our annual Anything on Wheels show. (This is a rain or shine event; should any adjustments need to be made due to weather, we will announce them online as soon as possible.)
Stop in tomorrow to join us for this weekend’s planned activities, including model layout displays, our Trolley Parades, and more! #VisitWashingtonPA #CarShow #museum
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with the reveal of “The Spirit of 1776”, a historic trolley repainted to homage the iconic streetcar that ran throughout Pittsburgh in the 1970s. PTM revealed the beautifully painted car this afternoon, featuring a procession of fife and drum led by "General Washington" and local representatives from @nationalpikedar and George Washington Chapter Sons of the American Revolution. Stop by this weekend, or anytime to grab a patriotic photo and celebrate the semiquincentennial!
Do you recognize the location in today’s #ThrowbackThursday photo? It’s Washington Junction, which still exists today as part of Pittsburgh’s light rail transit system. Back when this photo was taken, tracks and #streetcar service still connected Pittsburgh to Charleroi, Roscoe, and Washington. In this particular shot, #Pittsburgh interurban PCC 1715 is headed inbound.
Visit us this weekend for Anything on Wheels! On Saturday & Sunday (June 27-28), see vintage cars, special vehicles, antique trolleys, and much more!
This Friday & Saturday (June 26-27), we`re also hosting our West Penn Trolley Meet! Explore our rail-themed vendors and model railway layouts, and, on Saturday, check out our trolley parades.
Both events are included with General Admission, which means they`re free for Members! Learn more (or register your vehicle) on our website (link in bio).
#PATrolleyMuseum #VisitWashingtonPA #ThingsToDoPittsburgh
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is celebrating America’s 250th Birthday with the reveal of “The Spirit of 1776”, a tribute to the historic trolley with the iconic Bicentennial paint scheme that operated throughout the Pittsburgh region in the 1970s. Join us this Friday, 6/26, at 2PM for the reveal of this beautiful paint job, and enjoy a festive photo opp to honor the semiquincentennial!
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!