One of the world’s largest collections of mass transit vehicles, all lovingly restored to their original condition, are housed at this museum dedicated to public transportation.
Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine provides a nostalgic visit, with stationary and working exhibits. View the trolleys, streetcars or trams that inspire and fascinate visitors of all ages.
Spend hours viewing original vehicles from all parts of America and some from overseas. The collection was started in 1939 by the New England Electric Railway Historical Society with the acquisition of its first car from Biddeford & Saco Railroad. It has grown substantially since then to over 250 vehicles. Learn facts about America’s history from the perspective of public transportation.
The rail bed and tracks of the Atlantic Shore Line Railway, which began in 1904 and connected Kennebunkport with Biddeford, were resurrected by the historical society in the 1940s.
The museum’s restorations include examples of public transportation vehicles from many American cities, as well as exhibits from Canada, Europe and Japan. View collections that include iconic trolleys, interurban transit cars, rapid transit cars, trackless trolleys and buses.
All the vehicles have been restored on site through countless volunteer hours to return them to their original state. Ask about current restoration projects.
Pack a lunch and ride a trolley on the 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) into the countryside to a park that connects to 10 miles (16 kilometers) of outstanding hiking trails in a land preserve.
Find geocaching and other activities at the museum. Volunteers are informed and helpful with any questions you may have regarding the museum and exhibits. Tour the exhibit hall in the visitor center and stop at the museum’s store.
The Seashore Trolley Museum is on the Log Cabin Road less than a 10-minute drive north of Kennebunkport. The museum is open from mid morning to late afternoon May to October and the first two weekends in December. Admission includes unlimited rides on operating streetcars.
Make your trip a family outing to discover this portion of American history and nostalgia.
