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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The countdown is on - the Washington County Fair starts in just a couple weeks!
The 2026 Washington County Fair will run Saturday, August 15 through Saturday, August 22. On those select dates, all Pennsylvania Trolley Museum tickets will cost just $5 - and they will all include Museum admission AND a ride to the Washington County Fair!
Museum visitors should plan to explore our exhibits and facilities during our regular hours of 10 AM to 4 PM; while our Park-and-Ride shuttle service to the fair will run 10 AM to 11 PM daily.
Ready to plan your visit during this beloved annual event? Visit our website (link’s in our bio) to learn more! #VisitWashingtonPA #CountyFair
Please nominate the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for the @observer_reporter Best of the Best Awards every day through July 31st!
Head to o-rbest.com and nominate PTM for Best Museum, Best Family Amusement, and Best Tourist Attraction. We sincerely appreciate your support!
#ThrowbackThursday: To the days when PCCs still rolled through Pittsburgh! This specific photo is dated April 20, 1963; and shows several Pittsburgh Railways (soon to be Port Authority of Allegheny County) streetcars in service at the intersection of Smithfield and Carson Streets.
A lot has changed at this intersection in the last 63 years! What detail stands out to you when thinking about this area “then and now”?
📸: Harold Buckley, Jr.
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Please nominate the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for the @observer_reporter Best of the Best Awards every day through July 31st!
Head to o-rbest.com and nominate PTM for Best Museum, Best Family Amusement, and Best Tourist Attraction. We cannot thank you enough for your support!
Nominate the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum for the @observer_reporter Best of the Best Awards every day through July 31st!
Please head to o-rbest.com and nominate PTM for Best Museum, Best Family Amusement, and Best Tourist Attraction. We cannot thank you enough for your support! #VisitWashingtonPA #museum
Become a volunteer operator at the PA Trolley Museum!
We`re looking for volunteers to take visitors on exciting trips back in time to the Trolley Era. Training and operating sessions happen throughout the week during mornings, afternoons, and evenings, so you can help no matter what your schedule looks like. Ages 14+ welcome!
Learn more about operator training on our website (link in bio).
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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!