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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Today is the LAST DAY of the Washington County Fair - and the last day to visit during $5 Museum Week!
For just $5 per person, your Pennsylvania Trolley Museum ticket includes admission to the full museum (during our 10 AM to 4 PM visiting hours) AND unlimited trolley rides to and from the Washington County Fair.
Our Park ’n’ Ride service to the Fair also runs 10 AM to 11 PM, so park with us and enjoy a relaxing ride to and from the Fairgrounds! You can park and catch a trolley at:
🚗 1 Electric Way
🚙 1 Museum Road
🚗 2800 North Main Street
Visit our website (link’s in our bio) for more information as you plan your day (and remember to visit the Washington County Fair’s website for their full events schedule!). #VisitWashingtonPA
Over 6,000 people have taken the trolley to the Washington County Fair this year - and we’d love to welcome you aboard next!
Today and tomorrow are your last chance to ride a trolley to the Washington County Fair in 2026. Visitors of all ages will also enjoy discount admission to the Museum itself today and tomorrow….because your $5 ticket covers your Fair ride AND your museum visit during our 10 AM to 4 PM visiting hours!
Our Park ’n’ Ride service runs 10 AM to 11 PM, and you can park at one of the three following parking lots when catching the trolley to the Fair:
🚗 Museum Lot (1 Electric Way)
🚙 West Campus Lot (1 Museum Road)
🚗 Eaton Lot (2800 North Main Street)
Visit our website (link’s in our bio) for more information as you plan your day (and remember to visit the Washington County Fair’s website for their full events schedule!). #VisitWashingtonPA
Kids visit for free in September 2026!
Thanks to the Velma Jeffreys Youth Activities Trust, we’re offering free admission in September 2026 to kids ages 0-17. Go for trolley rides, explore our interactive exhibits, and play and picnic in our park!
During September, we’ll be open Thursday- Sunday, 10AM- 4PM, as well as Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. See you there!
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Yesterday was our busiest night so far during the 2026 Washington County Fair - and we’re ready for even more fun today!
There are three more days to enjoy our Park ‘n’ Ride services to the Fair as well as our $5 Museum Week. For just $5, you get Museum admission AND unlimited trolley rides during your visit.
The Museum itself is open from 10 AM to 4 PM, while our Park ‘n’ Ride shuttle service to the Fair runs from 10 AM to 11 PM. Catch the trolley at one of three parking lots, and don’t miss out on the fun or this week’s $5 deal!
Visit our website (link’s in our bio) for more information as you plan your day (and remember to visit the Washington County Fair’s website for their full events schedule!). #VisitWashingtonPA
Due to larger than usual crowds visiting the museum this week, we`re rescheduling tomorrow`s planned Sensory Friendly Hours to next Thursday, August 27th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Explore the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in a sensory modified setting with quieter streetcars, lowered exhibit sounds, and soft lighting.
Ding ding! Next stop is the Washington County Fair!
The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is once again helping Fair visitors get to tonight’s big events our Park ’n’ Ride service.
And during $5 Museum Week, there’s an extra reason to make PTM part of your Fair-day plans. For only $5, your ticket today gets you:
🎡 Transportation to the Fairgrounds
🚋 Unlimited trolley rides throughout the day
🎟️ Museum admission from 10 AM to 4 PM
Our shuttle service runs 10 AM to 11 PM, so enjoy the Fair all afternoon and evening knowing you’ll have a relaxing ride back to your car when you’re ready.
Park at our Museum Lot, our West Campus Lot, or the Eaton Lot and let us do the driving!
Visit our website (link’s in our bio) for more information as you plan your day (and remember to visit the Washington County Fair’s website for their full events schedule!).
Meet you at the Fair! #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!