National Capital Trolley Museum

The National Capital Trolley Museum offers children’s programming on Thursdays and Fridays from 15 June thru August 10.
Thursday and Friday programs feature story telling, crafts and videos as outlined in the attached schedule. Come on in - your museum admission entitles you to as many rides as you wish.
Old-time trolley cartoons will be playing in the auditorium.
Take a ride on the trolley! (leaves every 30 minutes, 10:00 am to 1:30 pm; ride as many times as you wish).
See the silent films at "Street Cars Go To The Movies" (continuous).
Operate the model of the Rock Creek Railway and generate some electricity.
Go with the Conductor to Street Car Hall and see the old street cars.
Summer Operating Hours

Take a ride on the trolley! (leaves every 30-40 minutes; ride as many times as you wish).
See the silent films at "Street Cars Go To The Movies" (continuous).
Operate the model of the Rock Creek Railway and generate some electricity.
Go with the Conductor to Street Car Hall and see the old street cars.

For just $150* your party of up to 45 people can enjoy admission to the museum plus one exclusive street car ride on a vintage trolley through Northwest Branch Park on any Saturday or Sunday during regular museum hours. We provide the trolley, you provide the guests!
You may schedule your private car for 1:30 or 3:30 PM.
An indoor Party Room is available with a charter for 2 hours for $100* on Saturdays and Sundays. The Party Room must be cleaned and vacated by the end of your rental period.
All food and beverages must be brought in or delivered. There are no kitchen facilities or vending machines on site.
* Car charters and party room rentals must be booked no later than two weeks prior to the event. Charter fee of $150 is due with booking, and room rental of $100 is due on the day of the charter. To make inquiries or arrangements contact Joanie Pinson at 301-384-6352 and leave a message or at educator@dctrolley.org.

PLEASE NOTE -
The Museum is located in Northwest Branch Park and Montgomery County Park regulations apply.

Currently, there is no picnic area available on the grounds; picnic facilities are available at Layhill Park, 1 mile north of the intersection of Layhill Road and Bonifant Road.
No eating or drinking is permitted in the Museum or on the street cars except in the Party Room; smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Museum or on the street cars.
Alcoholic beverages may not consumed on the property.
All pets must be kept on a leash and you must clean up after your pet. Pets are not permitted in the Museum or on the street cars.

On weekdays when schools are closed for holidays or teachers’ meetings the Museum sponsors programs for children in the Primary grades featuring stories, crafts and videos. Be sure to check the Operations Schedule [or the list of Upcoming Events] to confirm dates and times.

October 5, 2012