Connected trolley museum

New York Museum of Transportation

About 2 driving miles

A separate volunteer transportation museum with operating electric trolley rides, Rochester transit exhibits and occasional joint events with the railroad museum.

The place

About New York Museum of Transportation

The New York Museum of Transportation occupies its own complex at 6393 East River Road in Rush. Its collection includes electric trolley cars, a steam locomotive displayed as an artifact, highway and horse-drawn vehicles, an operating model railroad and the preserved Midtown Plaza monorail.

The museum’s current 2026 calendar opens the public season on May 31 and schedules Sunday programs through October, plus selected holiday dates in December. The general-information page lists Sunday hours of 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; trolley departures and special-event prices vary, so the calendar controls what actually operates.

This is not the same organization or entrance as Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum. The two museums share a rail connection and cooperate on selected events. Only a joint event such as Trains & Trolleys at Twilight or Rush Fall Festival should be treated as one combined ride experience.

What stands out

Operating electric trolley

Ride restored Philadelphia & Western interurban cars on the museum’s rural electrified line when the calendar advertises trolley service.

Rochester transportation story

The Midtown Plaza monorail, Rochester Subway material and local street-railway equipment broaden the railroad museum’s regional story.

Two-museum connection

Selected events combine vintage diesel train and electric trolley rides over the connected museum railroad.

Multi-mode collection

Full-size transit, railroad, road and horse-drawn vehicles keep the experience broader than a trolley-car display alone.

Pair it with the train

Why it belongs in a Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum trip

This is the strongest nearby addition because it extends a vintage diesel-train day into electric interurban, local transit and model-railroad history. On ordinary dates, plan it as a separate admission and drive; on named joint-event dates, follow the event’s boarding instructions because the starting museum can change.

Before you go

Plan your visit

  • DistanceAbout 2 driving miles from Industry Depot; the museums are also linked by museum railroad
  • 2026 seasonSunday programs begin May 31 and continue through October, with selected December holiday dates
  • HoursThe current general-information page lists Sundays 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; special events can differ
  • General admissionCurrent non-event trolley days: $12 adults, $10 seniors 65+, $6 ages 3–12, age 2 and under free
  • Trolley rideA scenic two-mile round trip is scheduled on advertised trolley dates; do not assume every museum opening includes it
  • Joint-event warningSome joint dates board here instead of Industry Depot; read the exact event page before driving

Flexible outdoor companion

Add Mendon Ponds Park

Add a mapped pond, picnic or nature walk without another timed museum ticket.

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Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same museum as Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum?

No. They are separate organizations with separate public entrances, connected by museum railroad and selected joint programming.

Does every visit include a trolley ride?

No. The official calendar identifies trolley dates. Special events, museum-only days and seasonal changes can alter the experience.

Where do joint-event visitors board?

It depends on the event. Trains & Trolleys at Twilight starts at Industry Depot, while the 2026 Rush Fall Festival page directs visitors to buy tickets and board at NYMT.

How much should I budget?

The current general page lists $12 adult, $10 senior and $6 youth admission on ordinary trolley days, but special-event pricing supersedes those amounts.

Is the trolley wheelchair accessible?

The reviewed official pages do not publish a current route-specific accessibility guarantee. Call 585-533-1113 before purchase if step-free boarding or mobility assistance is essential.

Trust and accuracy

Sources

Source checked 2026-08-12. This free guide has not yet been confirmed by the venue. Current hours, prices, services, and accessibility can change; confirm time-sensitive details directly.