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About Electric City Trolley Museum
The Electric City Trolley Museum tells the story behind Scranton’s “Electric City” identity through preserved streetcars, electric-railway artifacts, interpretive exhibits, and a children’s play area. Its regional collection emphasizes equipment from eastern Pennsylvania and surrounding systems.
Seasonal excursions follow about 5½ miles of the former Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railroad, better known as the Laurel Line. The route parallels Roaring Brook, passes the Scranton Iron Furnaces, and travels through the 4,747-foot Crown Avenue Tunnel toward Montage Mountain.
Although the museum is physically on the Steamtown campus and rides board from Steamtown’s platform, it is managed by Lackawanna County and has its own admission, tickets, schedule, and phone number. A Steamtown ticket does not include the trolley museum or ride.
What stands out
Steam and electric rail in one stop
Two separately operated museums share the same campus, making this the most efficient Steamtown pairing.
A real interurban excursion
The ride uses part of the historic Laurel Line, passes the iron furnaces, and enters the long Crown Avenue Tunnel.
Regional trolley collection
Preserved Brill-built cars and artifacts explain how electric transit shaped eastern Pennsylvania communities.
Pair it with the train
Why it belongs in a Steamtown National Historic Site trip
This is the strongest same-site add-on to Steamtown: visitors can compare steam railroad history with electric interurban history without moving the car. Buy trolley tickets inside the trolley museum before walking to the shared-campus boarding platform.
Before you go
Plan your visit
- 2026 museum hoursThe official county schedule lists daily 9 a.m.–4 p.m. hours from April through December and Wednesday–Sunday hours from January through March. Call during winter weather.
- Regular trolley seasonRegular 2026 excursions run Thursday–Sunday from April 9 through October 25 at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.; special and holiday dates vary.
- TicketsBuy tickets inside the trolley museum before boarding. The 2026 adult rates are $9 museum, $12 ride, or $15 combo; age and group discounts are published.
- BoardingExcursions depart from the Steamtown passenger platform between the trolley museum and the main NPS complex. Tickets are not sold on the car or platform.
- AccessibilityRegular rides typically use lift-equipped Car 76. Backup Car 80 is not wheelchair accessible, so call ahead when the accessible car is required.
- ParkingFree onsite parking uses the broader Steamtown grounds. Follow signs for the trolley museum entrance at 300 Cliff Street.
Along the trolley route
Add Scranton Iron Furnaces
See the four surviving blast-furnace stacks that the Laurel Line excursion passes just beyond downtown.
Useful answers
Frequently asked questions
Is the Electric City Trolley Museum part of Steamtown?
No. It shares the Steamtown campus and boarding platform, but Lackawanna County manages it separately with its own admission and tickets.
Where do trolley rides board?
At the Steamtown passenger platform between the trolley museum and main NPS facilities. Buy the ticket inside the trolley museum first.
Is the trolley ride wheelchair accessible?
Usually. Regular Car 76 is equipped for wheelchair access, but backup Car 80 is not. Call ahead to confirm the assigned car.
How much is the trolley museum and ride?
The official 2026 adult prices are $9 for the museum, $12 for the ride, and $15 for a combo. Senior, child, and group rates differ.
Does a Steamtown ticket include the trolley?
No. Steamtown admission is free and its rides use separate NPS or partner tickets; trolley museum admission and excursions are separate purchases.
Trust and accuracy
Sources
Source checked 2026-08-11. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.