Lovely museum run all by volunteers. My toddler absolutely loved the trolly ride around the grounds which was very fun and informative and exploring all the different buildings with model trains and outdoor trains. It's also dog friendly even on the train ride which is super nice! read more

Wonderful day spent at the Seashore Trolley Museum We enjoyed the indoor dioramas in the newly renovated building. I could have stayed in there all day, if I was the only one in the room. So much detail to each display. It can get a little crowded, which can make it difficult to see all of the detail without feeling rushed or in the way. There are some exhibits upstairs as well, don't forget that section. The gift shop was fun to browse while waiting for our trolley boarding time. I was able to purchase a great souvenir t-shirt - great quality. They had a few snacks and beverages for sale as well. The volunteers were very busy helping and directing people while we were there. The boarding area was spacious with things to look and some engineers standing by to load people onto the trolley. They provided a nice history narrative as the trolley meandered through the property. We were excited as our tour included a stop in the pumpkin patch. We were able to pick one pumpkin per person/ticket. After the tour you have the ability to walk around the campus to the MANY displays and vehicles. We were able to also walk into the the repair garage and see the mechanics and artists working to restore some of the older trolley/train cars. We loved our time there and would definitely return with friends and family. Thank you to all of the hardworking team and volunteers for preserving the history. read more

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Fantastic experience! The trolley ride was super affordable and absolutely adorable for a quick go around! The biggest bummer was that the green trolley we chose to ride on is unable to do the loop around so we were only able to go back and forth in a straight line unlike the yellow trolley which actually went in around its track to face forward again. The gift shop was super cute and the hot chocolate and candy canes were a great touch to stay warm! read more

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A fun and different sort of experience here at the museum that bills itself as the first and largest electric railway museum in the world. We have no reason to doubt that. There's a lot to this place with the biggest pleasure coming from a half hour ride in one of the restored trolleys. The journey is enlivened by the staff (conductor, engineer) who are veterans of the museum and have a sense of humor as well as a lot of knowledge about the system. They made the trip extra fun for all of us. They also directed us to several sheds where restoration work is underway and there are also some very interesting exhibits. Some of them -- an electric car from New Zealand, for instance, date back to the beginning of the 20th century. There's a bit of walking involved to see all of this, but we didn't find it taxing. Elsewhere you'll see things like lovely and historic signal station that dates from 1904 in Boston, a bunch of old cars that aren't being restored, and a building that houses a remarkable model train system with what seems to us dozens of engines and cars running around the tracks. Fun. Otherwise there's a visitor center with a small shop, restrooms, and a waiting room. Admission is $15 for adults which includes the train ride. Seems good for families. read more

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We had our dog with us on this trip so we were specifically seeking out dog friendly activities. I found this on Bring Fido and it did not disappoint. Although the entire outdoor exhibit wasn't open for the season yet we did get to enjoy the model trains inside and a few outdoor exhibits. Our dog was welcome and absolutely LOVED it (more than my kids lol). This is an extremely well kept museum and the docents do a fantastic job here. If you're in the area stop in. read more

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Such fun!!! This place is truly a hidden gem for all ages. The museum itself is extremely massive with so many cool old trolleys to look at as you explore the grounds. They also have a trolley you can ride which is so beautiful inside and makes for a super cool experience, especially for kids. During the seasons they even have themed rides, like in the fall they take you out to a "pumpkin patch" where you can pick a pumpkin, and in the winter they do a more like christmasy polar express vibe. 10/10 recommend for a colder/rainy day. read more

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Great knowledgeable staff and volunteers who love their work. I am at the stage in my life, I am running out of kids to bring and I want to go back .The collection is wonderful, both U.S. and international. EVERYONE LOVES A TROLLEY RIDE. JUST SO MUCH FUN AND HISTORY. read more

Gift shop employees are rude. Membership employee is rude. For the price of a membership everything should be included all year, it is not and the membership lady doesn't tell you that. I found out online. Most special events are 50% off each ticket. Christmas special is full price still. Not worth the membership price at all. read more

Great place to wander among the restored and derelict trolleys and busses of different eras and places. read more

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Kids had a blast and very neat experience learning about the history. Friendly volunteers and you can tell they are passionate about sharing this history of the railroad read more

My kid loves this place being a MBTA fan. We come every now and then. He likes going in and out of the old cars and making his hands filthy playing with the old doors. He loves learning about the old models and wonders how Boston used to look with all the old trains. I personally love the old Northampton Orange Line Elevated Rail sign. Great gift shop. Great people running it. If you can do a trolley ride you should. read more

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Bottom Line: Family friendly museum with a wide variety of trolleys and a 25 minute trolley ride. I love trains and most rail based means of transportation so I was excited to visit the Seashore Trolley Museum. The museum sits on many acres and there are various buildings so plan to do some walking outside. The museum primarily consists of some simple exhibits, various barns packed with trolleys and similar vehicles and a 25 minute trolley ride. There are also a few historic buildings on the property and various non-restored trollies, streetcars, train cars and buses scattered around. What impressed me most about the museum is the wide variety of trollies in their collection. They are the first and largest electric railway museum so perhaps I shouldn't be surprised that their collection spans several continents, many countries and plenty of states. It was fun to see streetcars from my local area. The trolley I found the most fascinating was an open air trolley with tiered seating from Montreal. It reminded me of a parade float but it was actually used for sightseeing tours. I'm glad I explored the various barns so I could see the museum's whole collection including the first streetcar ever retired from service and purposefully saved as a museum piece. Finally, I enjoyed learning about the Atlantic Shore Line trolley service. The museum's trolley ride uses two miles of ASL's right away and it was nice to learn a little local history about the origins of the trolley line. read more

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I was here on a hot, humid day so that may affect my rating. If you are in to electric trolleys this place is awesome. However, some areas were closed and you couldn't get on the cars. The ride was nice although you only see woods. The museum itself is nice. One room but with places to sit and take your time learning about trolleys. Unfortunately families brought babies and toddlers who did not appreciate the ride or museum. Not anything you can change but it didn't add to the place. My husband loved it. Me, not so much but if you are into trolleys you should see this. read more

Seashore Trolley Museum - Museums Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

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This is just a short train ride on an old trolley through the woods. The driver explained the history of this history trolley which was interested. I couldn't hear part of his explanation because even though they stopped the trolley to explain, it was still running. Great for kids. Too expensive for what it is. read more

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Our toddler loves all things trains, so the Trolley Museum was a must stop for us AND it was a rousing success! If you even have a remote curiosity about trains/trolleys/transportation, this is a must visit!!!! They have a rebuilt track with restored trolleys from throughout the United States that the volunteer conductors will give you an enjoyable history about! While you're riding the trolleys (which is unlimited rides while you're there as part of your ticket) you'll get a great overview of the history of the museum and the trolley line itself. The whole ride is about 35-45 minutes. In addition to that, there's tons of trolleys being restored or have been restored on-site that you can checkout as well as buses and other vehicles. There's restored railroad crossings and so much more. This a worthwhile visit that has left at least our toddler begging for us to take him again! read more

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A great place to take kids for a 20 minute trolley ride. During Christmas they decorate the trolley cars with wreaths and lights. The friendly and knowledgeable staff provided complimentary hot cocoa. A piano player played Xmas favorites next to Santa and Mrs. Claus. read more

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Out of the way and entirely unexpected...this place has an amazing collection of historic trolleys and the short trip was a blast. Be sure and walk through the car barn! read more

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If you love trolleys then this is the place for you. We did it as a side stop. It was fun but I think I'd be more worth the money to ride all day which is what the ticket allows. We just rode once. Lots of history from the driver. The trolley goes to a park. They run every 45 minutes and it's not always the same trolley I noticed. read more

Seashore Trolley Museum - Ticket - Museums Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

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Very nostalgic. Scenic trail was not too great but the overall experience was cool. Kids had a blast. read more

Seashore Trolley Museum - Conductor - Museums Near Me - Kennebunkport, Maine

This is a wonderful adventure you must experience while in Maine. The knowledge and information the staff provides is overwhelming. Throughout the ride the history they shared with us was much appreciate. The volunteers are passionate in their job and we appreciate all they do. read more

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I love the Trolley museum! I went here when I was six years old and we just returned 25 years later. They were still selling the same conductor teddy bear that I got when I was six, which made me smile. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, we couldn't explore as much of the park as we normally could but the conductor took some time to give us an extra tour - which we loved!!! The trolley ride was beautiful through the fall foliage. All in all, we were so happy that we visited this special place! One thing to note: Like most places in Maine, you must be from New England or NY/NJ to visit. If you're from a different state, you need to have a negative COVID test and proof that you've been in the state. We are from the area so we were fine, but just a heads up! read more

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This place is awesome!!!! I loved seeing the old 7 train at the front and the trolley ride was super cool! People are very knowledgeable and there's a lot to see read more

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This is a great museum in the Kennebunks that offers a glimpse into tons of trolleys from all over the country (and a few international ones as well!). Came with my parents during COVID and they are doing a great job keeping folks distanced and feeling safe. The trolley ride was fun and the guide gave some great local info. Checking out all the trolleys gave us an afternoon activity and we appreciated the big collection. read more

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Amazing experience for the family. Trolleys from all over the world from so long ago. Really takes you back to a different era. The conductors were very friendly and they have a really nice gift shop with a lot of goodies for the kids. read more

We came here yesterday with our two-year-old and all three of us had a great time. I highly recommend--super cool, quirky museum that is also fun for adults. The place is less of a museum in the traditional sense and more of a boneyard--reminded me most of the Neon Museum in Vegas but with light rail cars instead of neon signs. The staff is nearly all volunteer and they collect trolleys, light rail cars and buses from all over the world. They restore them and drive them, and love sharing what they know with visitors. The biggest hit with our two year old was of course actually riding the trolleys on the private 1.5-mile track. read more

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This was an unexpected fun time. It was part of a scheduled tour and not somewhere I would have ventured otherwise. The all-volunteer staff was fantastic! They were passionate, entertaining and funny. They really knew the history and loved sharing it all. I would recommend a visit - plan on 30-45 minutes. read more

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my great nephew has been asking to go here for over A year. He is obsessed with trains and trolleys since he was a toddler, he is now 19! I finally took time off and we spent the weekend in Maine but our "Main" objective was the trolley museum! Not a disappointment at all! The Motormen were knowledgeable and answered every question we had! This place is amazing! We had so much fun riding on the trolleys then exploring all the barns with the older transportation trolleys, subs and buses! So informative and interesting! Your volunteers are awesome and deserve to be praised! you really made my nephews day! definately reccommended! read more

On our unpredictable journey, we saw the sign for the Seashore Trolley Museum. I'm not obsessed with trains or trolley systems but I found it an interesting stop. First off it's a great place for kids. I would have loved to come here as a child. There are hands on displays and of course a trolley ride though the countryside. The prices are fairly reasonable for a family to experience it. There are 9 departure times throughout the day so there won't be a long wait to the next ride. What is amazing here is their staff are people who volunteer their time to keep this it going. They are full of knowledge and want to share with everyone who walks through the door. They are there to preserve history and keep it alive. Just goes to show you, you can learn something new everyday! Stop in to see a piece of history. read more

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This summer as a group of friends we decided to go visit the Seashore Trolley Museum. Every member of the group were bus drivers, and we were excited to see both the trolley and bus collection. We were even more excited to realize that the museum had one of our old company buses, and were excited about seeing it. When we arrived at the museum or original expectations were quickly surpassed! We hadn't realized how large the museum grounds were and found it a blast to explore the lot without hassle from any staff. The staff members were extremely welcoming and answered all of our questions, but again didn't follow us around the grounds allowing us to spend as much time looking at the collection. At one point we sparked a conversation with an employee who eventually gave us a private tour of one of their closed trolleys! It was overall an amazing experience, and I look forward to attending the museum in the future. read more

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Very entertaining and fun experience for people of all ages and backgrounds! Must visit if interested in history and fun way of exploring the area! You will be mentally placed in the last century and I personally found it amazing! Very friendly for kids! Not overcrowded and popular among all tourists of ME which is extra nice. read more

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Been coming here for 30 years. This place beats staring at an iPad hands down. The staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The grounds are well kept. The trolley ride is a step back in to time on nicely restored and kept trolley cars. Overall, very well done. Sure to create some nice memories with the kids. read more

I've been going to the Seashore Trolley Museum since I was probably around 10 years old and it remains, to this day at 27, one of my favorite places to spend a day when I'm back home in New England. The entrance fee is nominal, and your money goes to maintaining the operations of the museum as well as the restoration of the various vehicles the museum has on display, so it's money well spent. Seashore is great whether you're a kid or an adult. For the price of admission, you have access to a huge collection of trains, trolleys, buses, and other public service vehicles, in addition to unlimited trolley rides down a mile or so of track that traces the route of a former rail line, while the conductor gives you a history lesson on the museum and the rail route you're riding. There's also a restoration shop with an overhead catwalk, where you can look down and see various trolleys being repaired and restored. When you've finished your stay, hit up the gift shop for some fun toys, souvenirs, books, or t-shirts. Some tips: you're going to be doing a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes! I'd recommend steering away from sandals as some of the ground is sand and gravel. Also, since a lot of the museum is outdoors, sunscreen is a good idea, or a sun hat or parasol if you're susceptible to sunburns or don't do well in the heat. Also, there are no food facilities on site, so either plan to grab lunch before or after your visit, or bring a picnic lunch to eat there. read more

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I been with MBTA for 35yrs, it was great to see all the bus and trolley. Thank you so much for volunteered staff. I got to show my daughter, Northampton Station on Orange Line train on EL and MBTA Bus read more

This is a GREAT place if you are into antique railroading and trolleys. They also have a selection of antique buses. The grounds may not be neat as a pin, but that is because the collection is so huge, not everything has been restored. There are also a lot of spare parts and they have to go someplace! To a railfan, piles of train/trolley bits are not ugly, they are interesting... The Museum has various special events during the year, and there are always trolleys to ride. You can walk around the collection, watch the staff restoring trolleys, browse the large gift shop, etc. This is a great place to bring small kids. I don't know why other reviewers say the staff is rude. I have never seen that. They all know a lot about the museum, and are volunteers. They are there because they want to be there. So if you want to step back in time and relax, I highly recommend Seashore! read more

This place was super fun. I was here for hours. But of course I was, because I went pretty far out of my way to get here, because I'm a train nerd. The train ride is cute. They tell you 100 times how the conductors are all volunteers and are very enthusiastic about answering questions. If you don't ask any questions they might answer them anyway. It's a fun little ride. You can ride the trolley as many times as you want. The museum is cute. But it's the garages that you came here for. Quite a few of the cars are open for you to go inside. The ones that aren't are clearly marked, so you can wander in and out as you please. It's not just trolleys, as there are quite a few subway cars and a whole collection of busses out in the weeds. If you are a train nerd or looking for a place to do a weird photoshoot, this is the spot to go. read more

We were camping in Wells and looking for something to do with the grandkids on a cloudy day and was pleasantly surprised by the Trolley Museum. All the volunteers were so friendly and knowledgeable and eager to share the history! The kids loved climbing on the trolley cars and pretended to drive. It was a great way to spend an afternoon. read more

A friend found this museum in a guide book and wanted to check it out. I didn't know what to expect from the world's largest electric railway museum, so my expectations weren't too high. However, I was pleasantly surprised! Now, this place will really only appeal to you if you take mass transit or have an interest in mass transit. They're situated on a few acres of land, and by labor of love, they have restored a few trolleys (that work wonderfully) which take you around the property. Keep in mind that some of these trolleys are 100+ years old! With your admission, you can check out the warehouse where they are actively restoring trains and trolleys from all around the world (some from as far as Budapest, Hungary.) I wasn't too much a fan of this part, as I found the shop very musty smelling and a trifle warm in temperature. My favorite part was going inside the old NYC subway cars, hanging from the vintage straphangers and ringing the bell that would request a stop. Also, seeing the old school ads brought out a ton of laughs- especially if they involved deodorant that apparently keeps you smelling fresh for 5 days (!) As for the tour itself, the guides could be a bit more humorous and bubbly, but other than that they were still pretty informative and could answer everyone's questions. Props to the gift shop, as I was able to enjoy a bottle of Moxie (a soda that's only available in Maine) for only $1.50. Overall, I had a great time and I highly recommend to those who are looking for a unique museum experience. Oh and quick tip- this is mostly an outdoor museum, and I was lucky to visit when it was warm and sunny. Not sure how much fun I'd have if it was raining or if it was freezing out. read more

Since I was in 4th grade, I've always wanted to come to the Seashore trolley museum and my wish finally came true! The first when I went there, my family and I had a wonderful experience, the people were nice and welcoming! But the 4th time I went there, we had an un expected trolley conductor, he was not friendly at all to my family probably because we are Southeast Asians compared to other people, they were warm and welcoming! I recommend going to this wonderful place! read more

A delightful little excursion when you're visiting the area. (Get it? Excursion? It's a trolley museum....OK, laugh now, you know you want to.) It's completely unexpected that in Coastal Maine there is a streetcar museum, but hey, why not. This place is entirely run by volunteers, and the facilities were built by volunteers... how can you not love that? Very informative and friendly folks throughout, and your admission is only $10. They have the typical "learn something" areas, and then you exit the "depot" and can take as many 1.5 mile rides as you wish on an antique trolley car (and you can switch up cars each time, too). I love how all the train conductor volunteers are in uniform and absolutely follow all the rules bringing trains in and out of the loading areas. So cute! We rode on a beautifully restored (yes, volunteers do the restoring, too) open air car from 1902 that originally travelled in Connecticut. The track they run you up and down was a real railroad track back in the day that transported folks from Kennebunkport to Portland every day. It's charming to me to find a group trying to preserve the past, and from this group to do so in such an appealing way is awesome. Sure, your kids will love it. But we are a childless couple in our late 40's, and we liked it, too. So take an hour break from your sunbathing, shopping, and people watching to join them for a ride. Who knows, you might even learn something! read more

Truly a hidden gem! This was such a refreshing change of pace for this area. It is worth the stop whenever you are in the area. It is a wonderful thing to be able to go back in time like this. You really learn how hard work and ingenuity built the trolly systems around the world. The same hard work and dedication is what makes this museum so special. Everyone involved has a passion for the material and it really shows. You will learn things you never thought you needed to know. Walking through the antique cars from around the world really gives you a nostalgic feeling that is not felt often. What a lucky stop for my wife and I on our trip to Maine. Stop in for yourself; when your ears are greeted by the peaceful 40's era music and you lay your eyes on a classic trolly ticket booth, you'll know you're at the right place. read more

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