The Connecticut Trolley Museum, founded in 1940, is the oldest incorporated museum in the United States dedicated to the electric railroad. View an historic collection of over 70 pieces of trolley and railroading history dating back to 1869. The Visitor Center offers numerous education exhibits that show the history of trolley transportation. Experience a three-mile round trip antique trolley car ride that takes you back in time.
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.
As the fall chill fills the air, on the darkest of nights, mournful cries of the abandoned dead are heard on the tracks at the Connecticut Trolley Museum. Listen to the tale of yesteryear, as you learn of a hastily moved cemetery whose bodies were left behind...their angry souls seeking their revenge. Come for a […]
Join us for Sensory Friendly Friday Nights. Late afternoons on select Fridays we are staying open late to provide a sensory friendly experience for children and adults with sensory challenges. During Sensory Friendly Hours: Ticket sales will be limited for ASD families during these hours (we will be closed for the general public). Trolley crew […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Join us for Sensory Friendly Friday Nights. Late afternoons on select Fridays we are staying open late to provide a sensory friendly experience for children and adults with sensory challenges. During Sensory Friendly Hours: Ticket sales will be limited for ASD families during these hours (we will be closed for the general public). Trolley crew […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Dress up as your favorite Super Hero or Princess and join us for a fun memorable day. It is sure to be a SUPER time! Enjoy a trolley ride, tour of the main display hall and do a super hero and princess craft. Learn historic information about each car you ride and how the museum […]
Join us for Sensory Friendly Friday Nights. Late afternoons on select Fridays we are staying open late to provide a sensory friendly experience for children and adults with sensory challenges. During Sensory Friendly Hours: Ticket sales will be limited for ASD families during these hours (we will be closed for the general public). Trolley crew […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
Summertime is the best time to visit the CTM, visit once or all summer long! CTM will hold activities for all ages! Let CTM help you make memories that will last a lifetime! Activities including- Trolley Rides: Take a trolley ride operated by period dressed motormen on a trolley car dating back to the early […]
