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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Start off the Steeler season right! 🖤💛On September 12 from 6-10PM eat, drink, and play. Link in bio for details and tickets! This is a 21+ event.
Saturday, September 12 is Junior Conductor Day! (and is Free for Kids!)
Learn all about trolleys and the people who make them go! Make your own conductor hat, attend trolley story time, practice conductor signals, and more.
This event is included with General Admission which is free for kids ages 0-17 in September thanks to the Velma Jeffreys Youth Activities Trust. We`ll be open for this event from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Learn more on our website (link in bio).
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TOMORROW’S THE BIG DAY - WCCF Gives, our largest single-day fundraiser starts tomorrow at 8 AM!
Plan your gift for WCCF Gives - the annual fundraiser held by the Washington County Community Foundation - tomorrow, September 10, from 8 AM to 8 PM!
Your donation will have a major impact and can provide educational experiences and magic memories for children. We are always incredibly grateful for our wonderful community’s support.
Visit wwcfgives.org for more information on how to donate on Gives Day 2026!
Kids can trick or treat for free at the Museum! 👻🍬🎃
On October 24 & 25, join us for Trick or Trolley! Dress up in your favorite costume and collect candy from our community partners. And this year, thanks to @eqtcorp, kids ages 0-17 can participate for free!
Learn more about this event on our website (link in bio).
Are you part of a local business or organization that would like to participate in this event? Email volunteer@patrolley.org to learn more.
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Since today’s #MuseumMonday falls on Labor Day, it only makes sense to celebrate some of the work cars in our collection that transit employees used to keep passenger service on track!
During our annual Trolley Parades earlier this summer, we ran demonstrations so guests could see how three of our work cars operate:
🚋 Pittsburgh Railways crane car M283 was originally designed to perform a wide variety of tasks, including setting line poles, placing and removing track, and transporting materials.
🚋 Pittsburgh Railways line car M210 was built to ensure that Pittsburgh Railways could access and repair overhead wires and signals. (This car in particular is one of a kind, because it was built using components salvaged from two other cars.)
🚋 Pittsburgh Railways dump car M551 was used to maintain “open tracks” (I.e. tracks that ran beyond a city’s paved streets). It helped transport ballast to track work areas and fill washout areas in Pittsburgh.
Each of these work cars continue to do what they were built to do right here at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, making it possible for us to operate our own little transit line here in Washington!
We will be OPEN for Labor Day! Stop by during our regular operating hours (10:00 am - 4:00 pm) and take a ride into the past at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. Your admission ticket will include the chance to ride two streetcars, a four mile round trip along our scenic track, a tour of the Trolley Display Building, self-guided exploration of our interactive exhibits, and so much more! #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!