Trolley Museum of New York

Hours

Catch us on weekends from 12 pm to 5 pm during the spring and summer seasons. Please note, our operation is weather dependent.

Admission

Adults$12
Children 6-12$10
Children 0-5Free
Seniors$10
First Responders$10
Veterans and Active Duty Military$10
Family Membership$35

We accept both Cash and Card in our Gift Shop and on Operating Equipment.

Memberships

Individual: Free admission to Museum on regular admission days.
10% discount in gift shop.		$25
Youth: Individual Level benefits (Up to age 17)$20
Family: Individual Level benefits plus up to 2 designated Adults & 3 Children under age 16.$35
Friend Plus: Family Level benefits plus 10% discount when booking a party or charter.$60
Patron Plus: Family Level benefits plus an operator’s lesson and supervised trip down the line.$120

Take home a membership today online! Fill out our virtual membership form and save on your next visit and every visit going forward! If pen to paper is more your style you can print and fill out our membership Form and mail it to us with a check!

The Museum

Upstairs: Gift shop, exhibits, and interactive, hands-on activities for kids, plus restrooms.

Downstairs: Trolleys from Germany, Belgium, Sweden, and Norway on display. See them through our observation deck in the upstairs gallery, or up close and personal on the shop floor.

Your museum ticket is valid all day.

Feel free to bring lunch and/or a snack, then sit and relax at the picnic tables available at each of the three main stops on the trolley line: T.R. Gallo Park (great for walking around the town, boat watching, picturesque views, etc.), Kingston Point (great for nature views, plus it is a short walk to the park and beach), and the picnic tables by the entrance of the museum.

Charters

We are pleased to offer trolley charters for your group! Please note the following details:

Charter Availability
Charters are available outside of the museum’s operating hours. They are not available during regular museum hours but can be scheduled before or after our usual operating times.

Charter Rates

  • $350 for one round trip of the trolley, including use of the museum’s facilities
    • A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is required at the time of reservation
    • $250 is due on the day of the charter
  • $150 for each additional trolley trip (required if your group exceeds 28 people)

Bus Parking
There is bus parking available at both the Trolley Museum and along East Strand.

Picnic Lunch
Groups are welcome to bring a picnic lunch. Tables are available at TR Gallo Memorial Park, Kingston Point, and at the Trolley Museum. If you plan to picnic, please inform us when making your reservation.

Visit Duration and Activities
Please allow adequate time for your visit. Below is a breakdown of the recommended schedule:

  • Trolley Ride: 45 minutes for a round trip, plus extra time for park or beach stops
  • Visitor Center & Gift Shop: At least 15 minutes
  • Restoration Shop Tour: At least 15 minutes

Groups with a strong interest in trolley cars, railroads, or transportation history may want to spend more time in the Visitors Center or Restoration Shop.

Group Size
The trolley seats up to 28 people. If your group exceeds that number, it will be split. Some members can ride the trolley while others explore the museum, with a swap occurring later. Additional fees will apply.

Restrooms
Restrooms are available in the Trolley Museum Visitors Center and at TR Gallo Memorial Park. The museum’s Visitors Center also has a gift shop.

Reservations
To make a reservation, please send us an email, call (845) 331-3399, or reach out via mail. We look forward to hosting your group at the Trolley Museum of New York.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted up to 48 hours in advance; however, the deposit is nonrefundable.

Photo/Film Rentals

Contact us for more information!

We hope your group enjoys its visit!

Directions

Driving

Exit 19 (Kingston) on the New York State Thruway, then follow the signs for the Historic Rondout Waterfront and Urban Cultural Park. Continue to the end of Broadway and take a left. You’ll find us about a quarter-mile down East Strand on the left.

Public Transportation

Metro-North to Poughkeepsie and Transfer to UCat (Please check scheduling)

Amtrak to Rhinecliff then an 20 min rideshare ride away

Trailways of New York to Kingston and a 10 min rideshare ride away

Other Places to Visit in Kingston

You may wish to arrange visits with the following museums to maximize your visit to Kingston:

There are also local resturants, boutiques and shops you can check out in the area!