Please note that The Shore Line Trolley Museum will be closed to the public on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 8 am to 5 pm due to a private event. The museum, including its trolley rides, exhibits, and grounds, will not be open for regular visitors during this time. Guests planning a visit are encouraged ... Read more
The Shore Line Trolley Museum will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. The museum honors the generations of operators, mechanics, linemen, craftspeople, and other transportation workers whose dedication helped build and maintain the electric railway systems that connected communities throughout the region. Regular museum operations and trolley rides will ... Read more
Commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, during a special Patriot Day Memorial at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm. The observance will feature the museum's preserved World Trade Center PATH Car 745, one of only two railcars to survive the collapse of the ... Read more
Celebrate the East Haven Fall Festival with a visit to The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Sunday, September 13, 2026. As part of the community celebration, the museum will offer special festival hours from 12 pm to 5 pm, inviting guests to enjoy historic trolley rides and explore the museum grounds. Visitors can experience antique ... Read more
Experience the changing colors of the Farm River Estuary during the Golden Hour & Sunset Trolley Rides at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. These special evening excursions offer scenic views of the tidal marsh aboard a historic trolley as the landscape transitions from late afternoon light into sunset. Two approximately ... Read more
Step into the operator's role during the Guest Motorman Experience at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm. This unique program offers participants the opportunity to operate historic electric railway equipment under the guidance of experienced museum personnel. Each Guest Motorman session ... Read more
Get an early start on holiday shopping during the Pre-Holiday Museum Store Sale at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 11 am to 3 pm. Visitors can enjoy 15% off regular-priced merchandise while browsing a selection of railway books, toys, collectibles, apparel, and trolley-themed gifts. No museum admission is required ... Read more
Experience the beauty of the Branford marsh during the Golden Hour & Sunset Trolley Rides at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. These special evening excursions offer scenic views from aboard a historic trolley as the late afternoon light gives way to a colorful sunset over the tidal marsh. Two approximately ... Read more
Bring your camera to The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 11 am to 3 pm for Photography Friendly Day & Photo Challenge. This special event invites photographers and visitors to capture historic electric trolley cars in action while enjoying scenic trolley rides and exploring the museum's collection. Museum admission includes ... Read more
Step back in time and discover the history of electric rail transportation during Scenic Trolley Rides & Museum Open at The Shore Line Trolley Museum on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission includes unlimited rides aboard authentic antique trolley cars and access to the museum's historic campus, including the car ... Read more
