Membership
If you are a frequent visitor to the museum, even if it is a few times a year, having a membership saves you money.
Membership entitles you to free general admission to the Connecticut Trolley Museum and the Fire Truck Museum.
Other benefits include:
- Trolley Rides: Multiple rides on the museum's demonstration railway
- Special Events: Discounted admission rates for most special events
- Birthday Parties: $25 discount on birthday party packages
- Gift Shop: 10% discount on all regularly priced merchandise
- Keep Informed: Receive the Connecticut Electric Railway Association's CERA News newsletter regularly.
Membership Perk: Time Travelers
Time Travelers is a free reciprocal membership network for historical museums, sites, and societies throughout the United States.
Currently, the Time Travelers program includes over 400 organizations in more than 45 states across the country. Members of these organizations can receive a variety of exclusive benefits and privileges, such as free admission, gift shop discounts, and more!*
Membership Perk: Trolley Wayfinder
Trolley museums from Maine to Maryland are participating in reciprocal discounts for members of other trolley museums.*
Trolley Museum membership is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS Tax Code, section 170.
Membership Categories
- Engineer • $48
- Conductor (17 years old or younger) • $30
- Motorman (62 years old or older) • $35
- Caboose - 2 adults, 4 children (17 years old or younger) • $80
Can be two grandparents and up to four grandchildren. Otherwise, must reside in same household.
Advanced Membership Levels
Membership is annual and needs to be renewed per calendar year.
Join or Renew by Check
Connecticut Electric Railway Association, Inc.
PO Box 360
East Windsor, CT 06088-0360
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Advanced Membership Levels
All membership levels are annual and need to be renewed per calendar year. Membership dues are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS Tax Code, section 170.
Contributing • $120
- Free General Admission • 2 adults, 4 children (17 years old or younger)
- Special Event Admission Passes • 6
Please note that special event passes are only for use by individuals covered in your membership. Passes cannot be redeemed for Storytime with Santa, Breakfast with Santa, and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. - Birthday Party Discount • $25
- Receive the CERA News newsletter
- Gift Shop Discount • 10%
Supporting • $250
- Free General Admission • Member and two guests
- Special Event Admission Passes • 6
Please note that special event passes are only for use by individuals covered in your membership. Passes cannot be redeemed for Storytime with Santa, Breakfast with Santa, and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. - Birthday Party Discount • $25
- Receive our CERA News newsletter
- Gift Shop Discount • 10%
Sustaining • $500
- Free General Admission • Member and two guests
- Special Event Admission Passes • 6
Please note that special event passes are only for use by individuals covered in your membership. Passes cannot be redeemed for Storytime with Santa, Breakfast with Santa, and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. - Birthday Party Discount • $25
- Receive our CERA News newsletter
- Gift Shop Discount • 10%
- Guest Motorman Experience
Patron • $1,000
- Free General Admission • Member and two guests
- General Admission Passes • 10
- Special Event Admission Passes • 6
Please note that special event passes are only for use by individuals covered in your membership. Passes cannot be redeemed for Storytime with Santa, Breakfast with Santa, and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny. - Birthday Party Discount • $25
- Receive our CERA News newsletter
- Gift Shop Discount • 10%
- Guest Motorman Experience
- Private trolley charter for 25 guests
Membership Limitation and Notes
Membership will be evidenced by a membership card, issued by The Connecticut Electric Railway Association, Inc. Memberships are not transferable, benefits will be extended only to the individual named on the membership card. Identification may be required when exercising membership benefits.
The Board of Directors may change the rights and privileges of any category at any time without notice to, or consent from, any member.
The Board of Directors may suspend or revoke the membership of any individual, if the activities or conduct of the individual, their family members, or their guests, are deemed detrimental to the interests of the Association.
All members 18 years of age and older, after their first full year of membership will automatically be upgraded to voting status with their membership renewal, which allows the member to vote on any and all matters brought before meetings of the full membership.
Membership applications for individuals 17 years old or younger must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
* Must present ID and Member Card (paper or digital) at participating museums. Museum reciprocal discounts may not be available during special events. We recommend contacting the museum you intend to visit ahead of time.