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2013 At The Museum
We're here and we're OPEN! 7 DAYS A WEEK


Click to see original Image in a new window Welcome aboard the Shore Line Trolley Museum. The experience of riding an historic trolley car is quite unlike anything else. We invite you to join us to learn a little history, view fine shoreline scenery, and relax in an old-time atmosphere! We're beginning a busy year on the Shore Line filled with trolley rides and educational and entertaining events. Our full schedule of 2013 special events has been posted - just click Museum Events to check them out! Join us in June for Father's Day, the Antique Fire Engine Show, and our monthly Guest Operation/Rapid Transit weekend!

FOR JUNE:
Click to see original Image in a new windowThe museum is open to the public 7 days a week throughout June from 10:00AM to 4:30PM. Trolleys depart regularly throughout the day. Your ticket purchase is good for unlimited trolley rides on the day of your visit. Learn more about visiting the museum and the trolley experience HERE. We are always accepting reservations for charters, field trips and birthday parties. Three weeks advance reservation recommended. Come celebrate your special occasion with us aboard one of our historic trolley cars!



Museum Collection
Shore Line Trolley Museum Collection


Click to see original Image in a new windowThe Shore Line Trolley Museum maintains several collections which preserve the history and heritage of the Trolley Era. The Museum owns nearly 100 vintage transit vehicles, as described in more detail on our Museum Collection page.

In addition, the museum archives contain nearly 45,000 photographic images, over 5,000 books and documents, and about 2,000 small artifacts such as tokens, hat badges and ticket punches. The archives are available by appointment to qualified researchers. The museum is happy to provide copies of photographs for both commercial and non-commercial use. You can submit your request HERE

Click HERE to learn more about our collection of historic traction equipment.
Back in the day:

Watch the Video!
Channel 12 News recently came to the Museum to take a trolley ride and learn about why the story of the trolley is important to keep alive in 2013. If you've never visited the Museum before, check out the video and then come say hello! Watch the video here.

Guest Operator Program
If you've always wanted to run a streetcar or subway train, the Shore Line Trolley Museum has a perfect opportunity!

Click HERE to learn more about how you or a friend can operate a streetcar or subway car down our historic trolley line on select weekends in 2013. Makes a great FATHER'S DAY gift idea, too!
The Museum is ....
- A great place for the entire family to have fun and learn how trolleys helped form our communities

- A chance to ride a piece of living history through scenic wildlife waterways in Connecticut

- A way to enjoy special, educational and seasonal programs for adults and kids of all ages