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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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
If you’re visiting the Washington County Fair today, consider starting your day at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum!
Our Park ’n’ Ride service runs from 10 AM to 11 PM, giving you a fun and relaxing way to get to the Fair and back to your car afterward. And while you’re here, you can take advantage of $5 Museum Week!
Any $5 ticket purchased today includes unlimited trolley rides AND Museum admission during our regular visiting hours of 10 AM to 4 PM.
Park with us today at any of these locations:
🚗 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!).
We hope to meet you at the Fair soon! #VisitWashingtonPA
Have you taken advantage of $5 Museum Week yet?
Today is another great day to visit the Washington County Fair and the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum! All week long, every PTM ticket is just $5 per person and includes:
🚋 Trolley Museum admission during visiting hours (10 AM to 4 PM - including TODAY, Monday the 17th!).
🚗 Our Park ’n’ Ride service, which is a fun (and dry) way to get to the Washington County Fair.
🎡 Unlimited trolley rides throughout the day!
Our Park ’n’ Ride service runs 10 AM to 11 PM. Park at one of three available parking lots, and we’ll take you to the Fair…then bring you back to your car at the end of your day.
Visit our website (link’s in our bio) for more information as you plan your day (and remember to visit the Fair’s website for their full events schedule!). #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!