Connecticut Trolley Museum
The Connecticut Trolley Museum has over 70 pieces of rail equipment dating back to 1869. During your visit, you can see historic passenger and freight street “trolley” cars, interurban cars, elevated railway cars, passenger and freight railroad cars, service cars, locomotives, and a variety of other equipment from railways around Connecticut. You will also find examples from Brooklyn, Boston, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Springfield, Lynchburg, Montreal, and even Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
The Connecticut Trolley Museum is located at 58 North Road (Rt. 140) and is a short 15 minutes north of Hartford or a short 15 minutes south of Springfield. Admission prices are $10 for Adults, $9 for Seniors (62+), Children (ages 4-12) $7, children (ages 3 & under) and Museum Members free. For more information, visit ct-trolley.org or call (860) 627-6540.
From Springfield and Points North
Take I-91 south from Massachusetts into Connecticut. Take Exit 45 for State Route 140, Ellington, and Warehouse Point. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left heading under the highway. Stay straight on Route 140 (East). The Museum will be on the right about 1 mile from the highway after the third traffic light.
From Hartford and Points South
Take I-91 north from Hartford. Take Exit 45 for State Route 140, Warehouse Point, and Ellington. At the bottom of the ramp turn right and stay straight on Route 140 (East). The Museum will be on the right about 1 mile from the highway after the second traffic light.
June 2019
Connecticut Trolley Museum, Summer Solstice Night Trolley
Kick off summer at the Connecticut Trolley Museum with special evening hours and enjoy a beautiful summer night celebrating the power and promise of solar energy! Build and take home a sundial clock, slide down an inflatable 16-foot slide, and take as many trolley rides as you would like! Kona Ice Truck will be on-site serving flavored ice cones. June 24th- Summer Hours Begin-Get up close and personal as you climb aboard selected Trolleys from our incredible collection. Tour our…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Storytime
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Every Monday throughout the summer join us for Storytime Trolleys featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. The reading will be inside one of our historic trolleys and a trolley ride will follow. Every story is different and all ages are welcome! Storytime included with admission. All summer long CTM will hold many activities including, Trolley Rides: Take as many trolley rides as you would like operated by…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, LEGO Building Contest
Every Friday put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. All summer long CTM…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Want to be a Motorman?
Have you always wanted to get behind the controllers and operate a trolley? This is your chance to operate a trolley under the guidance of an instructor. (Adults only)
Find out more »July 2019
Connecticut Trolley Museum, Storytime
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Every Monday throughout the summer join us for Storytime Trolleys featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. The reading will be inside one of our historic trolleys and a trolley ride will follow. Every story is different and all ages are welcome! Storytime included with admission. All summer long CTM will hold many activities including, Trolley Rides: Take as many trolley rides as you would like operated by…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, LEGO Building Contest
Every Friday put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. All summer long CTM…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Storytime
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Every Monday throughout the summer join us for Storytime Trolleys featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. The reading will be inside one of our historic trolleys and a trolley ride will follow. Every story is different and all ages are welcome! Storytime included with admission. All summer long CTM will hold many activities including, Trolley Rides: Take as many trolley rides as you would like operated by…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, LEGO Building Contest
Every Friday put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. All summer long CTM…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Storytime
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Every Monday throughout the summer join us for Storytime Trolleys featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. The reading will be inside one of our historic trolleys and a trolley ride will follow. Every story is different and all ages are welcome! Storytime included with admission. All summer long CTM will hold many activities including, Trolley Rides: Take as many trolley rides as you would like operated by…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, LEGO Building Contest
Every Friday put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. All summer long CTM…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Fire Truck Show
Do you have a love of fire engines? Come see the Fire Truck Museum's collection and see some vehicles on display from local fire departments at the trolley museum - there will be over 20 fire trucks on display! Don't miss an opportunity to sit in a real fire truck, try on firefighter's turnout gear, and take home a souvenir children's fire hat. The Shaker Pines Fire Department will have their Kid's Smoke Trailer Simulator, which teaches drills of how…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Storytime
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Every Monday throughout the summer join us for Storytime Trolleys featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. The reading will be inside one of our historic trolleys and a trolley ride will follow. Every story is different and all ages are welcome! Storytime included with admission. All summer long CTM will hold many activities including, Trolley Rides: Take as many trolley rides as you would like operated by…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, LEGO Building Contest
Every Friday put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. All summer long CTM…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Storytime
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Every Monday throughout the summer join us for Storytime Trolleys featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. The reading will be inside one of our historic trolleys and a trolley ride will follow. Every story is different and all ages are welcome! Storytime included with admission. All summer long CTM will hold many activities including, Trolley Rides: Take as many trolley rides as you would like operated by…
Find out more »August 2019
Connecticut Trolley Museum, LEGO Building Contest
Every Friday put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. All summer long CTM…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Storytime
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Every Monday throughout the summer join us for Storytime Trolleys featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. The reading will be inside one of our historic trolleys and a trolley ride will follow. Every story is different and all ages are welcome! Storytime included with admission. All summer long CTM will hold many activities including, Trolley Rides: Take as many trolley rides as you would like operated by…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, LEGO Building Contest
Every Friday put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. All summer long CTM…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Storytime
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Every Monday throughout the summer join us for Storytime Trolleys featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. The reading will be inside one of our historic trolleys and a trolley ride will follow. Every story is different and all ages are welcome! Storytime included with admission. All summer long CTM will hold many activities including, Trolley Rides: Take as many trolley rides as you would like operated by…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, LEGO Building Contest
Every Friday put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. All summer long CTM…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Storytime
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Every Monday throughout the summer join us for Storytime Trolleys featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. The reading will be inside one of our historic trolleys and a trolley ride will follow. Every story is different and all ages are welcome! Storytime included with admission. All summer long CTM will hold many activities including, Trolley Rides: Take as many trolley rides as you would like operated by…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, LEGO Building Contest
Every Friday put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. All summer long CTM…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Storytime
Stories come alive for children when they are read to aloud! Every Monday throughout the summer join us for Storytime Trolleys featuring stories about the adventures of trolleys and trains. The reading will be inside one of our historic trolleys and a trolley ride will follow. Every story is different and all ages are welcome! Storytime included with admission. All summer long CTM will hold many activities including, Trolley Rides: Take as many trolley rides as you would like operated by…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, LEGO Building Contest
Every Friday put your building skills to the test and compete in a LEGO Contest during your visit building Trains or Trolleys from the past and future. The contest is geared for ages 4-12 and every week will be a different theme. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win. Creations stay at the Museum to be broken down at the end of the day. LEGO contest included with admission. All summer long CTM…
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