Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

08/31/2026

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum once again operated our annual Park ‘N’ Ride services during the 2026 Washington County Fair earlier this month!

Riders could park at one of three parking lots, hop aboard the trolley, and enjoy a relaxing ride to the Fair. Any tickets purchased during the Fair also included admission to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, thanks to M&T Bank's support and sponsorship.

Thank you to all of our riders and visitors this year, as well as to all the staff and volunteers who make this annual service possible!

08/31/2026

08/30/2026

: Pittsburgh Railways Co. 1711 became the last streetcar to carry regular passengers from Washington to Pittsburgh early on the morning of August 30, 1953.

This historical connection between 1711 and Washington is actually the reason we chose to preserve this car. 1711 didn’t come to our museum right away, however. It was retired from active service in August 1988, and acquired from Port Authority Transit in April 1990.

Today, 73 years later, car 1711 regularly runs “in service” through Washington once again at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum!

08/28/2026

KICK OFF STEELERS SEASON at the Terrible Trolley Tailgate!! Join us Saturday, September 12 from 6 to 10 PM as we celebrate football season with booze, brews, bites & Steely McBeam! Tickets are just $35 per person ($30 for Members) and includes tastings, gifts, and more!

08/27/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Our largest single-day fundraiser is just TWO WEEKS AWAY!

Plan your gift during WCCF Gives - an annual fundraiser held by the Washington County Community Foundation - scheduled for September 10, from 8 AM to 8 PM!

Your donation will have a major impact, and we are now and always incredibly grateful for our wonderful community’s support.

Visit wwcfgives.org for more information on how to donate on Gives Day 2026!

08/27/2026

Today's image is just as much about the views behind the streetcar, as it is about the streetcar itself!

When looking at this photo, your eyes likely immediately go to PCC 1604 (running on the 49 line). Behind the car, however, is a nostalgic view of Pittsburgh's iconic skyline during the 1970s. Decades later, several of the structures seen here have since been demolished.

What is your favorite part about this image, and the "days gone by" that it documents?

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! 🐶🐾

Celebrate this Saturday by bringing your canine friend to the Museum!

This event is included with General Admission for humans, but the pups are free. Before you leave, don’t forget to stop by the Washington Area Humane Society’s outreach table and purchase a sweet treat and pup cup from Squeeze & Freeze!

Learn more at: patrolley.org/events. Dogs must be leashed.

08/26/2026

Reminder: our rescheduled Sensory Friendly Hours are happening tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, from 10 AM - 1 PM! Explore the museum in a sensory modified setting with quieter streetcars, lowered exhibit sounds, and soft lighting.

Advanced registration is not required. Learn more at https://pa-trolley.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours/2026-08-27/

08/25/2026

It's almost Free Kid September! 🎉

Thanks to the Velma Jeffreys Youth Activities Trust, we're offering free admission to kids ages 0-17 all month! Visit us and go for trolley rides, explore our interactive exhibits, and play and picnic in our park.

Also, on September 12, join us for Junior Conductor Day! Learn all about trolley conductors with special activities and crafts.

Learn more on our website: patrolley.org/events. Our fall hours are Thursday-Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM.