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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Volunteer with us! ⭐️
You’re invited to our Volunteer Open House on Saturday, February 21. Learn how you can help with trolley restoration, operation, special events, and more! Also, go on a behind-the-scenes tour and practice operating a trolley!
Register for free on our website (link in bio).
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Experience the Trolley Era with a ride aboard restored vintage trolleys and a visit to one of the Best Small Town Museums in the country! The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum has been nominated for USA TODAY @10best Best Small Town Museum and we need your vote! We are humbled by your support and ask you to vote daily at the link in bio!
Vote once per day, per category, per person until Monday, February 9 at 11:59AM EST. The top 10, as ranked by USA TODAY 10BEST readers, will be announced on Wednesday, February 18th.
✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨
May 15, 2026
🚋 Trolley at the Disco
🪩 Studio 76 After party
Dust off your platforms…Let’s boogie💃🕺🏾
Tickets go on sale soon!
Free Kid February begins this Sunday! Kids ages 0-17 can go for trolley rides, play with our exhibits, and explore our collection- all for free!
🧸❤ On February 14 & 15, we`ll also have some special activities for Teddy Bear Trolley- also free for kids! Bring your favorite stuffie and wear your PJs for a day full of stories, coloring, and a scavenger hunt.
Thanks to the Alex E. Paris Contracting Company for sponsoring Free Kid February! Learn more on our website (link in bio).
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For #ThrowbackThursday we thought we’d share a photo from a different bout of winter weather! This shot documents the results of the Thanksgiving 1950 snowstorm (also known as the Great Appalachian Storm). The city dealt with over 27 inches of snow afterwords.
📷 Photo is from @historycenter’s collection. #history #pittsburgh #snowstorm
STEAM Summer Camp @ Pennsylvania Trolley Museum = Lifelong Memories! Earlybird discount ends Saturday, so reserve your child`s spot today! Create magic moments for your kids and visit patrolley.org to learn more.
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!
