Trolley Museum of New York, Kingston

About Trolley Museum of New York

Trolley Museum of New York preserves the history of rail transportation through restored trolleys and vintage rail cars that visitors can view and experience on the Rondout Waterfront. Founded in 1955, the museum began with four trolleys, including a Brill car from Atlantic City and a Brooklyn PCC, and relocated to Kingston in 1983 after decades of searching for a permanent home. The collection grew to include numerous vehicles housed in a trolley barn on the waterfront. Visitors explore the museum's exhibits and restored cars, learning about the role of trolleys in urban transportation history. The museum operates seasonally on weekends with published hours available on its website. Located at the Historic Rondout Waterfront in Kingston, New York, the museum sits along the riverside path and is accessible from Exit 19 on the New York State Thruway, approximately two hours from Manhattan and one hour from Albany.