Public Trolley Rides and Museum Tours

🚋 Explore the Charm of Yesteryear at Shore Line Trolley Museum! 🚋

Spend an hour, spend the day - embark on a nostalgic journey with the Shore Line Trolley Museum! Open for visitors, our museum offers enchanting trolley rides and captivating tours that transport you back in time. Purchase your tickets online or at the door and enjoy unlimited access throughout the day!

🎟️ Ticket Prices:

• $12 for Adults
• $10 for Folks 62+
• $8 for Children
• Kids under 2 ride FREE!

Please note that special events may have different pricing.

⏰ Operating Hours:
11 AM - 3 PM, with trolley cars departing every hour. Our volunteer trolley operators will guide you through the oldest suburban street railway in the U.S.A. - a National Historic District that opened on July 31, 1900, connecting New Haven with the Connecticut shore line.

🚃 Authentic Trolley Experience:
Step into history as you ride on an authentic antique trolley car. Whether it's the yellow Connecticut Company trolley capturing old New Haven, the 1923 New Orleans Public Transit trolley, or the semi-open 1904 Brooklyn Rapid Transit trolley, your journey promises a unique experience. We regularly operate trolley cars from New Orleans and Johnstown PA, providing diverse rides depending on weather conditions.

🛠️ Witness Restoration in Action:
Marvel at meticulously volunteer-restored display cars and catch a glimpse of our dedicated volunteers working on overhead wires, signals, or tracks. If you're passionate about preservation, inquire about volunteering opportunities with your tour guide or ticket agent.

🎫 Membership Benefits:
Consider becoming a member for exclusive advantages if you plan to visit multiple times a year. Ask about our annual membership subscriptions to enhance your museum experience.

🛍️ Take Home a Piece of History:
Don't forget to stop by our museum store before you leave! Explore a variety of mementos to commemorate your visit.

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