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.
April 2019
Connecticut Trolley Museum, Opening Day for the Season!
Celebrate a new year and see what's new around the trolley museum.
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Easter Bunny Fun Days
Join with the Connecticut Trolley Museum for a day of family fun! The Easter Bunny will be roaming the grounds and posing for pictures from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Each child will receive an Easter treat with a surprise inside when they complete a scavenger hunt. Additionally, each child can make their own bunny ears and dress-up as a motormen in the imagination area. Saturday & Sunday • April 13-14 Friday & Saturday • April 19-20 Take as many…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Easter Bunny Fun Days
Join with the Connecticut Trolley Museum for a day of family fun! The Easter Bunny will be roaming the grounds and posing for pictures from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Each child will receive an Easter treat with a surprise inside when they complete a scavenger hunt. Additionally, each child can make their own bunny ears and dress-up as a motormen in the imagination area. Saturday & Sunday • April 13-14 Friday & Saturday • April 19-20 Take as many…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Easter Bunny Fun Days
Join with the Connecticut Trolley Museum for a day of family fun! The Easter Bunny will be roaming the grounds and posing for pictures from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Each child will receive an Easter treat with a surprise inside when they complete a scavenger hunt. Additionally, each child can make their own bunny ears and dress-up as a motormen in the imagination area. Friday & Saturday • April 19-20 Take as many trolley rides as you would like…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Easter Bunny Fun Days
Join with the Connecticut Trolley Museum for a day of family fun! The Easter Bunny will be roaming the grounds and posing for pictures from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Each child will receive an Easter treat with a surprise inside when they complete a scavenger hunt. Additionally, each child can make their own bunny ears and dress-up as a motormen in the imagination area. Friday & Saturday • April 19-20 Take as many trolley rides as you would like…
Find out more »May 2019
Connecticut Trolley Museum, Scout Day
Calling all Girl and Boy Scouts! Join us for a fun educational day of learning all about the railroad industry and trolley history. Program features include: Learn about Operation Lifesaver, the national railroad safety program, from a certified instructor. A rare treat, we will be offering visiting troops restoration shop tours. Learn about train routes and track maintenance from a railroad employee. Experience riding trolleys dating back to the early 1900s and visit the Fire Truck Museum while you are…
Find out more »Connecticut Trolley Museum, Spring Fling Beer and Wine Tasting
Sample wine and beer from local wineries and breweries while enjoying all that the trolley museum has to offer. Tastings from different local businesses will be announced as confirmations come in. We have plenty of room inside the Visitor Center to admire our collection of vintage trolley cars and enjoy a glass of wine or beer from all the tables. Don't let any rain dampen your plans, this event runs rain or shine. Admission Adult (21+) and Senior admissions prices…
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