Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum 🏆 #1 Best Small Town Museum 2026, USA Today 10Best
🎉 Established in 1954, we're keeping the Trolley Era alive for generations to come.
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For old and young, we're tons of fun! The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum began in 1954 with three trolleys and a dream. Today, that dream is a reality. We now display a collection of nearly 50 cars with over a dozen in operating order, have over 150 regular volunteers, and receive over 30,000 visitors each year. With your support, we can continue to fulfill our mission to keep the Trolley Era alive for generations to come. More than a ride... it's an experience!

FREE ADMISSION for kids 0-17 at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum during May, today through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm, and exp...
05/29/2026

FREE ADMISSION for kids 0-17 at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum during May, today through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm, and experience the wonder of the trolley era. Thank you Dollar Bank Foundation for your great impact on the community!

It’s starting to feel like summer, so today’s is all about one of Pittsburgh’s favorite summer hangouts - and its conn...
05/28/2026

It’s starting to feel like summer, so today’s is all about one of Pittsburgh’s favorite summer hangouts - and its connection to transit history.

Kennywood is a well known amusement park today, but it was originally a trolley park! In 1898, the land was leased to the Monongahela Street Railway Company; and they began to build picnic areas and attractions for their riders to enjoy at the end of their trolley line. (The location was intentional - the goal of any trolley park was to encourage people to climb aboard during non-working hours, rather than stay home or walk to a nearby business.)

Kennywood didn’t stay a trolley park for long - by 1906 it was sold to businessmen with no ties to any transit companies. But for over 50 years, families could still ride a trolley to Kennywood. Streetcar service to the park came to an end after the 1958 summer operating season.

📸: This photo shows streetcar riders at the then-new Kennywood Park, circa 1900.

Grab your calendars and start saving the date(s) for the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s summer special events! Here’s a p...
05/27/2026

Grab your calendars and start saving the date(s) for the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s summer special events! Here’s a peak at what we have coming up:

🚀 Trolleys in Space on June 20
🚋 West Penn Trolley Meet on June 26 and 27
🛻 Anything on Wheels on June 27 and 28
🎡 Park ‘n’ Ride to the Fair to the Washington County Fair (plus $5 admission to the Trolley Museum itself!) from August 15 through August 22
🐕 Dog Days of Summer on August 29

Check our website to learn more about these events, as well as to find details about Scout workshops, summer camps, and other seasonal activities and programming!

: Did you know that there are three trolley museums located throughout the state of Pennsylvania? (We think it's worth ...
05/26/2026

: Did you know that there are three trolley museums located throughout the state of Pennsylvania? (We think it's worth visiting all of them sometime this summer!)

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸 Please ...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸 Please join us in taking a moment of silence for our fallen service members.

FREE ADMISSION for kids 0-17 at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum during May, AND we're open on Monday, May 25 for MEMORIA...
05/22/2026

FREE ADMISSION for kids 0-17 at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum during May, AND we're open on Monday, May 25 for MEMORIAL DAY! Stop by on 5/25, or Thursday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm, and experience the wonder of the trolley era. Thank you Dollar Bank Foundation for your invaluable support!

: To 1965, at which point the Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAAC) was in charge of Pittsburgh’s transit service. ...
05/21/2026

: To 1965, at which point the Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAAC) was in charge of Pittsburgh’s transit service.

This specific photo (dated June 26) shows multiple PCCs at South Hills Junction, along with what was functionally a work car at that time. While its number isn’t completely legible in this shot, the “M” at the front confirms that it’s no longer used for passenger service.

📸: Roger P**a

Contribute to the Trolley Display Building Exhibit Enhancement Challenge during the GBU Life match period, where GBU Lif...
05/20/2026

Contribute to the Trolley Display Building Exhibit Enhancement Challenge during the GBU Life match period, where GBU Life is matching up to $5,000 Dollar-For-Dollar! Persons who donate $200 or more will have their names included in the video credits of one video of their (streetcar) choice from a provided list. Check out our website for more information!

Our friends at EQT Corporation helped us with a refreshing of the Richfol Shelter, and we can’t thank them enough for th...
05/20/2026

Our friends at EQT Corporation helped us with a refreshing of the Richfol Shelter, and we can’t thank them enough for the Qrew’s hard work! Reach out today to schedule your corporate volunteer opportunity.

We have a few spots left in Thursday's Trolley Tots program featuring RVs and campers! This month, our activities and cr...
05/19/2026

We have a few spots left in Thursday's Trolley Tots program featuring RVs and campers! This month, our activities and crafts will focus on camping, and we're so excited to share that Huffys RVs will be joining us!

More info and tickets: https://pa-trolley.org/event/trolley-tots-5/2026-05-21/

Address

1 Electric Way
Washington, PA
15301

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17242289256

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