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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There are two reasons to visit the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum next week: our Park ‘n’ Ride operations to the Fair, plus $5 Museum Week!
On August 15-22, 2026, all PTM tickets will cost just $5 per person…and will all include Museum admission AND unlimited trolley rides during the Washington County Fair!
🚘 Park with us and we’ll give you a lift back to your car at the end of your day at the Fair, plus you’re welcome to take unlimited trolley rides throughout the day. Our shuttle service will run 10 AM to 11 PM.
🚋 Your $5 ticket will also include admission to the Museum itself during visiting hours (10 AM to 4 PM) on the day that your purchase your ticket.
Children ages 2 and under may enter the museum and ride the trolley for free.
Park at any of the following when riding to the Fair with us:
🚗 Museum Lot: 1 Electric Way
🚙 West Campus Lot: 1 Museum Road
🚗 Eaton Lot: 2800 North Main Street
Discounted family ticket packs of 8 tickets will also be available; and Museum memberships include free rides to the Fair.
Visit our website as well as the Washington County Fair’s website for more information and to help plan your visit. We look forward to meeting you at the Fair once again this year! #VisitWashingtonPA
The Washington County Fair starts in just eight days - here’s what that means for our visitors!
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 include admission to our exhibits and displays AS WELL AS unlimited trolley rides to and from the Washington County Fair! 🚋
Museum visitors should plan to stop by 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.
Visit our website (link’s in our bio) to learn more about what to expect during this annual event. (Don’t forget to visit the Washington County Fair’s website to see what they have scheduled each night at the Fairgrounds! 🎡) #VisitWashingtonPA #museum #trolley #streetcar #CountFair
Bring your dog to the Museum on August 29! 🐶
At this event, doggies are welcome at the Museum and are invited to take some trolley rides! We ask that all dogs remain on a leash and are well behaved.
Before you go, stop by the @washareahumanesociety`s outreach table and purchase some sweet treats and pup cups from @squeezetruck!
Learn more on our website (link in bio).
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#ThrowbackThursday: To August 1964, when Red Arrow Lines (Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Company) St. Louis car no. 20 was photographed working its way through downtown Media, Pennsylvania.
The St. Louis cars - like the one in this photo - were delivered to the Red Arrow Lines in 1949, and represent what many consider to be the last interurban cars built in America. These cars featured streamlined bodies like PCCs, but used traditional wheelsets and larger motors for high-speed operation.
These cars were so well built that many remained in regular operation until new cars were purchased in 1982; and so many of our fans and supporters remember seeing them in service!
📷: Roger Puta photo.
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Get your tickets to our spookiest event of the year! 👻🔮🎃
Trolley Tales of Terror returns on October 16 & 17. Join our storytellers from the @washingtoncommunitytheatre and discover what sorts of spirits might haunt our collection. Then, if you dare, embark on a spooky streetcar ride through the forest.
Before you go, enjoy food from @santelloswashington, drinks from @firewhistlebrewing, and free monster makeovers from @facepaintpittsburgh.
Tickets available on our website (link in bio).
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Museum Members- you can now get your tickets to Trolley Tales of Terror on October 16 & 17! 👻
Hear about the ghosts that haunt our collection, and then brave a spooky streetcar ride through the forest. Enjoy food from @santelloswashington, drinks from @firewhistlebrewing, and free monster makeovers from @facepaintpittsburgh. Featuring storytellers from @washingtoncommunitytheatre!
Members, log into your Member Portal to buy your tickets today. Tickets go on sale to everyone tomorrow, August 5, at 10 AM! Get yours 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!