New York Museum of Transportation



2023 Calendar of Events


SPECIAL EVENTS

"Season Opening". The museum full of trolley cars, vehicles, model railroad and the Midtown Plaza Monorail begins its 50th year with unique trolley rides through pleasant rural scenery. Sunday, May 28.

"Trains & Trolleys @ Twilight". We join with the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum for three special evenings that feature a train ride, a trolley ride, ice cream, and more. Saturdays: June 3, July 1, August 5. Reservations required.

"Fathers Day". Dads and grandpas are admitted free when accompanied by a youth age 3 – 12. Watch the model trains roll, sit in a real fire truck, and cap it off with the only electric trolley ride in the state! Sunday, June 18.

"ROC City Scale Modelers" present their planes, ships, military and science fiction creations and offer tips for model building techniques. Trolley rides are included in your admission to the museum today! Sunday, August 6.

"Organ Grinders group". Collectors of these antique mechanical music machines recall times past as they play their nostalgic melodies. Try cranking one out yourself! Trolley rides are included in your admission to the museum today! Sunday, August 27.

"Antique Fire Trucks". Thrill to the sight of vintage fire trucks and learn about their history! Trolley rides are included in your admission to the museum today! Sunday, September 17.

"Fall Foliage Trolley Rides". Enjoy the beauty of autumn in New York from the window of a vintage electric trolley car! Trolley rides are included in your admission to the museum today! Sundays: October 8; October 15 and October 29.

"Halloween Trolley Express". Ride to the Pumpkin Patch to decorate a baby pumpkin to take home. Trick-or-treating in Halloween decorated trolley cars in the museum. Sunday, October 22. Reservations will be require, reservations available in the future.

"Holly Trolley Rides". Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in our holiday decorated museum, ride the trolley, see the model railroad in action, and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies! Sundays: December 10, December 17 .


The museum is closed October 30 to December 9, and will close for the season December 18.

Schedule subject to change without notice.



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