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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We`re all about the 70s this week as we get closer to Trolley at the Disco this Friday!
This 1973 footage of (then) Arden Trolley Museum comes from Sam Hall in Chattanooga who generously shared this with us after he digitized it.
Step back in time to the 70s with Studio 76 this Friday night - tickets at link in bio! #tbt #throwbackthursday
Get groovy with us THIS FRIDAY at 8 PM - it`s Studio 76 and Trolley at the Disco! Tickets include 2 drinks, disco trolley rides, food, samples and shopping from local food and beverage vendors, glitter glam face paint, and disco caricatures! Link in bio!
We loooove this lounge from @route30retro š¤© - just steps away from the dance floor!
Looking for a date night, girlsā night, no-kids night, or just an excuse to have fun? šŖ©āØ
Get groovy at PTMās Studio 76 THIS FRIDAY starting at 8 PM! Weāre turning the Trolley Display Building into a full disco experience & The Terrible Trolley into a disco on wheels. šš
āØ Local beverage vendorsāØ Food & sweet treatsāØ Glitter glam barāØ DJ Jess & DJ Vibes
Grab your friends, throw on something funky, and dance the night away, all while supporting a great cause. ā¤ļø
Help us spread the word, and weāll see you under the disco ball! šŗšŖ©
For #MuseumMonday, letās celebrate two cars in our collection that turn 100 this year: Red Arrow Lines 66 and 73!
Built by the J.G. Brill Company, these two ācenter door carsā ran in Philadelphia. Initially they were in service together; but while 66 was declared surplus in 1970, its sister car wasnāt retired from charter and work service until two decades later.
These cars required a two-man operating crew, but multiple-unit controls allowed them to operate in pairs using a three-man crew during peak hours. (And with 73 currently undergoing restoration, thatās something weāll be able to replicate for visitors to experience in the near future!) #trolley #streetcar #history #transit
FREE ADMISSION for kids 0-17 at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum during May! Stop by Thursday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm, and experience the wonder of the trolley era through rides on restored streetcars, interactive exhibits, and so much more. Thank you @dollar.bank Foundation!
We`re proud to be a Blue Star Museum! From May 16 to Labor Day, active duty military personnel and their families can visit for free.
We thank you for your service and look forward to welcoming you to the Museum!
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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!