National Capital Trolley Museum Ride into Washington D.C.’s past on a piece of history and experience for yourself the transit systems that built and served our Nation’s Capital and communities across the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia for 100 years. Enjoy family friendly exhibits and hands on displays at our Visitor’s Center, then climb aboard our living collection of authentic historic street cars for a ride down one mile of woodland track in beautiful Northwest Branch Park. Experience History Our Mission The National Capital Trolley Museum is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and promoting the history of urban electric street and interurban railways of the National Capital region. Through the collection, restoration, and operation of historic trolleys and related artifacts, we aim to educate the public about the vital role of streetcars in the development of the region and beyond. Our mission is to provide an engaging and authentic experience that connects past innovations in transit to contemporary conversations about sustainable transportation and community development. Plan Your Visit Plan Your Visit History in Motion: Keep the Trolleys Rolling Jun 27, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 Heritage Days 2026 Jun 27, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 Jun 27, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026 Upcoming Events Find more events Find more events Be the First to Know From the Railway Post Office is our free email newsletter filled with exclusive updates on upcoming events, museum news, restoration updates and street car history! Don’t be left behind! YOU can help us restore transit history! Experience the largest collection of surviving Washington, DC street cars in the world Explore the collection Explore the collection