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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY MUSEUM

November 21, 2023

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s stockings are hung by the trolleys with care with the knowledge that Santa Claus will soon be there! The merriest man himself will be visiting the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum (PTM) during their annual Santa Trolley. Join PTM during November 24-26, December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, & 17 for this spectacular event that runs from 9AM-5PM. Please view the website listing for exact departure times. Guests will have the opportunity to climb aboard a beautifully restored antique streetcar that will transport them around the museum’s 2-mile track. While aboard, visitors will get to meet Santa Claus and a few of his friends may show up as well! Santa will be happy to have visitors take a picture with him.  

You can also stop by PTM’s large Lionel toy train layout and view the wonderful LEGO layout built by Steel City Lug, Pittsburgh Area’s Adult LEGO User Group. Children can do a holiday craft, and everyone can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. Tickets include a second festive trolley ride aboard the Yuletide Shuttle. For the first time, we will also have our Trolley Display Building open during Santa Trolley so visitors can enjoy the rest of our collection as well!

We are grateful to our Santa Trolley Diamond Sponsor, Washington Financial Charitable Foundation, for their generous support.

Admission for the Santa Trolley is $20 for adults, $19 for seniors (62+) and $18 for children ages 3-15; children under 3 are free. This admission will include your trip on the Santa Trolley, trips on the Yuletide shuttle, and access to the open exhibits at the museum. This event is extremely popular, and we strongly suggest advance ticket purchases be made online due to the limited seating. The tickets can be purchased on the PTM’s website at www.patrolley.org

During the month of December, PTM will also be hosting their Trolleys and Toy Trains event, held on Fridays, December 1, 8, & 15 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Visitors to this event will be able to ride on our decorated trolleys and to view the Lionel toy train layout. Admission for Trolleys and Toy Trains is $13 for adults, $12 for seniors and $11 for children ages 3-15; children under 3 are free.

Please note that this year, Santa Trolley will be our first event to utilize our new Welcome and Education Center at:
1 Electric Way, Washington, PA 15301. 

For more information about events, room rentals or group tours, please call 724-228-9256 or visit www.patrolley.org