The New York Museum of Transportation Special Events

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Season Opening". Throughout the season every Sunday, trolley rides through pleasant rural scenery are a highlight of your visit along with a museum full of trolley cars, vehicles, model railroads and the Midtown Plaza Monorail It's all included with one family friendly admission. Sunday, May 31.

"Trains & Trolleys @ Twilight". We join with the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum for special evenings that feature a train ride, a trolley ride, music, ice cream, and more. Saturdays: June 13, July 11, September 12..
Reservations required (Link coming soon.)

"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 14.

"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 2.

"Build your own stake bed truck". Featuring ROCLUG, who will be displaying their amazing and detailed LEGO® creations.
Make and take home a custom kit of one of our exhibits, the stake bed truck! The kits are limited and tickets for the build class will be required in advance. Sunday, August 16.

"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 30.

"Rush Fall Festival". It's the 24nd annual festival and it's right next door! A day full of games, face painting, a pie eating contest and much more. Trolley rides link up to the Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum's train for a unique two-museum experience! Saturday, September 19.

"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 20.

"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 4; October 11 and October 25.

"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 18. Reservations will be required, reservations available in the future.

"Holly Trolley Rides". Visit with Santa in our holiday decorated museum, ride the trolley, see the model railroad in action, and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies! Sunday, December 6 and Saturday, December 12, Sunday, December 13. Reservations will be required, reservations available in the future.