SMALL GROUPS

If a group of 10 or more plans to visit the museum during our regular hours, we ask that you inform us ahead of time so that we can be sure to be appropriately staffed to meet your needs and that there are no scheduling conflicts with other groups or activities. Please contact Joanie Pinson at 301-384-6352 or at educator@dctrolley.org.
 
With this arrangement, your group will be riding the streetcar according to the schedule for the day, along with other riders (fare schedule). For private streetcar rides, or for rides when the museum is not normally open, see Charters below.
 
PLEASE NOTE -
The Museum is located in Northwest Branch Park and Montgomery County Park reguations apply.

• Food and drinks are allowed only in the picnic area. Please clean up the picnic area no later than 4:30 pm. Please bring your own garbage bags and dispose of your trash in the dumpster between the parking lot and the carbarn.
• No eating or drinking is permitted in the Museum or on the streetcars.
• Alcoholic beverages may not consumed on the property.
• All pets must be kept on a leash and you must clean up after your pet. Pets are not permitted in the Museum or on the streetcars.

FIELD TRIPS WITH AN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY

The Museum offers age-appropriate programs for children’s groups, ages 4 thru 11 years, on Thursdays and Fridays from October 1 through November 15, and March 15 through May 15. (See our page "For Teachers" for more information about these activities.)

• Each group on a field trip participates in a
• session with the Educational Director leading an activitiy appropriate for the age group,
• a ride on a vintage street car, and
• guided visit in the exhibit hall.
• Thirty minutes are scheduled for each activity.
• A picnic area is available on the grounds.
• Up to 25 children can be accommodated in a group. If more than one class participates in the field trip, we will ask the organizers to divide the students into groups no larger than 25 (plus teachers and chaperones for each group). Up to 75 students can be accommodated with one scheduled booking. Please note: with multiple groups, each group may be doing a different activity at the same time. Not every group will start their activities with the educational session.
• There is an educational fee of $25.00 for each group.
• Tickets to ride the vintage streetcar are an additional $3.00 for each rider [child, teacher, or chaperone] (fare schedule).
• Group bookings must be made at least two weeks in advance of the museum visit.
• Please note that your booking is not reserved until the educational fee has been received.
• Should you wish to schedule a field trip for times when the museum is not normally open, there is an additional fee schedulespecial opening charge.
• A different alternative, without a special educational program, is to make group arrangements.
• For more information or to discuss or schedule a field trip, contact Joanie Pinson at 301-384-6352 or educator@dctrolley.org.

CHARTERS

Pre-book arrangements at least two weeks prior to the visit by contacting Joanie Pinson at 301-384-6352 or at educator@dctrolley.org.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

• For just $100 your party of up to 45 people can enjoy a 20 minute ride on a vintage trolley through Northwest Branch Park any Saturday or Sunday during regular museum hours. We provide the trolley, you provide the guests!
• You may schedule your private car for 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45, or 4:45 pm.
• Although the Museum has no indoor party facilities, you may use the Museum’s picnic grove, or arrange food and beverage service at near-by pizzerias, restaurants, or fast food establishments.

PLEASE NOTE -
The Museum is located in Northwest Branch Park and Montgomery County Park reguations apply.

• Food and drinks are allowed only in the picnic area. Please clean up the picnic area no later than 4:30 pm. Please bring your own garbage bags and dispose of your trash in the dumpster between the parking lot and the carbarn.
• No eating or drinking is permitted in the Museum or on the streetcars.
• Alcoholic beverages may not consumed on the property.
• All pets must be kept on a leash and you must clean up after your pet. Pets are not permitted in the Museum or on the streetcars.

PRIVATE GROUP RIDES

• A streetcar for your exclusive use, holding up to 45 riders, may be chartered for $100 per trip on our demonstration railroad.
• The group will enjoy a 20 minute ride on a vintage trolley through Northwest Branch Park on any Saturday or Sunday during regular museum hours.
• You may schedule your private car for 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45, or 4:45 pm.
• Although the Museum has no indoor party facilities, you may use the Museum’s picnic grove, or arrange food and beverage service at near-by pizzerias, restaurants, or fast food establishments.

PLEASE NOTE -
The Museum is located in Northwest Branch Park and Montgomery County Park reguations apply.

• Food and drinks are allowed only in the picnic area. Please clean up the picnic area no later than 4:30 pm. Please bring your own garbage bags and dispose of your trash in the dumpster between the parking lot and the carbarn.
• No eating or drinking is permitted in the Museum or on the streetcars.
• Alcoholic beverages may not consumed on the property.
• All pets must be kept on a leash and you must clean up after your pet. Pets are not permitted in the Museum or on the streetcars.

FACILITY RENTAL
 
The Visitors Center and grounds (with or without streetcars on display or in operation) may be rented outside of public hours for private functions. Please see the fee schedule for the various options available.
 
PLEASE NOTE -
The Museum is located in Northwest Branch Park and Montgomery County Park reguations apply, including use of alcohol and control of pets.