Kick Off the New Year at the Museum

Start the new year with a fun and educational outing during winter break. Join us for a fresh start to 2026 with a quieter day to explore the National Capital Trolley Museum. Holiday decorations will still be on display, offering one last chance to enjoy the seasonal setting while learning about the history of electric railways and streetcars.

The museum will be open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on January 3, 2026.

Regular museum admission applies. Whether you’re continuing a holiday tradition or discovering the museum for the first time, this is an easy and engaging way to spend part of winter break.

Santa and Mrs. Claus Head Back to the North Pole

Looking for something fun to do during winter break? We’d love to welcome you back to the National Capital Trolley Museum for a Winter Break Special that’s perfect for families, visitors, and local history fans alike.

While Santa and Mrs. Claus will have returned to the North Pole, the museum will still be decked out in festive holiday décor, creating a warm and seasonal setting to explore at your own pace. Step aboard historic streetcars, browse exhibits, and enjoy a quieter, more relaxed visit after the holiday rush.

The museum will be open on Saturday, December 27, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Regular museum admission applies. Whether you’re continuing a holiday tradition or discovering the museum for the first time, this is an easy and engaging way to spend part of winter break.

Last Chance to See Santa and Mrs. Claus Before the Return to the North Pole

Make plans for a special weekday visit to the National Capital Trolley Museum on Monday, December 22, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm. This limited-day opening offers a quieter, more relaxed way to experience Holly TrolleyFest while still enjoying the magic of the season.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be stopping by for one final visit before heading back to the North Pole, making this the last opportunity to see them during the 2025 Holly TrolleyFest. Families can enjoy a festive trolley ride through the winter woods, explore the museum’s decorated exhibits, and take in the holiday atmosphere one last time.

Whether you are continuing a favorite tradition or looking for a meaningful way to wrap up your holiday celebrations, this special Monday opening is a memorable way to close out the season at the museum.

The National Capital Trolley Museum is bubbling with anticipation for its annual Trolley-ween event, a spooktacular afternoon of happy haunts and not-so-scary surprises that the whole family can enjoy ahead of Halloween!

October 25 from 11 am to 5 pm

October 26 from 10 am to 3 pm

• Halloween-themed decorated street cars in Street Car Hall

• Halloween-themed scavenger hunt with prizes

• Paint/decorate your own pumpkin (nominal additional fee - while supplies last)

• Costumes are encouraged; kids in costume will receive a treat

• Unlimited street car rides

Advanced general admission tickets are strongly encouraged for this event and may be purchased now. Please note that family & friends and membership passes are not valid for this event.

The National Capital Trolley Museum is bubbling with anticipation for its annual Trolley-ween event, a spooktacular afternoon of happy haunts and not-so-scary surprises that the whole family can enjoy ahead of Halloween!

October 25 from 11 am to 5 pm

October 26 from 10 am to 3 pm

• Halloween-themed decorated street cars in Street Car Hall

• Halloween-themed scavenger hunt with prizes

• Paint/decorate your own pumpkin (nominal additional fee - while supplies last)

• Costumes are encouraged; kids in costume will receive a treat

• Unlimited street car rides

Advanced general admission tickets are strongly encouraged for this event and may be purchased now. Please note that family & friends and membership passes are not valid for this event.

Sip Rock & Ride - Sunday September 28 4-7 pm

Admission: $12 per person (Sorry; no reduced fares and passes are not valid). Reservations recommended.

Featuring

Free parking

Live music with Melanie and Will

Dancing

Trolley rides on historic trolleys

Virtual trolley rides with VR headset

Access to several display trolleys

Food and drinks for sale

Vendors:  Urban Winery (Silver Spring) and Third Hill Brewery (Silver Spring)

All aboard the Hippity-Hop Trolley!

Celebrate the return of spring with a special family Sunday at the National Capital Trolley Museum. Visit with a big Bunny on your street car ride, take a photo, then enjoy special family activities in the museum including crafts and a scavenger hunt.

Reservations are REQUIRED for this event!

All aboard the Hippity-Hop Trolley!

Celebrate the return of spring with a special family weekend at the National Capital Trolley Museum. Visit with a big Bunny on your street car ride, take a photo, then enjoy special family activities in the museum including crafts and a scavenger hunt.

Reservations are REQUIRED for this event!

In 1854, 101 years before Rosa Parks’ protest in Montgomery, Alabama, school teacher Elizabeth Jennings was forcibly ejected from a Third Avenue Railway Co. horse-drawn street car in New York City because she was Black. Following this experience, she decided to fight racial discrimination on public transit in court and won, which led to the permanent desegregation of Third Ave. Rail Co.’s street car service. Find out more about Elizabeth and other amazing trailblazing women in transit history at this month’s All Aboard! with crafts and objects from NCTM’s collection!

All Aboard! is NCTM’s monthly family program series. Every first Saturday of the month, join us to learn about a new topic of transit history through hands-on learning, scientific experimentation, creating art, and more! Designed for ages 4 and up, younger children may succeed with adult assistance.