OCTOBER: Pumpkin Patch & HAUNTED TROLLEY
All aboard the Pumpkin Patch Trolley! Take a scenic ride to our rustic pumpkin patch, an pick the perfect pumpkin to bring home! Get your tickets now: https://shorelinetrolley.org/series/pumpkin-patch-trolley-2026/
Now through October 31st: The Haunted Trolley is back! Tickets and more info here.
Members receive 50% off tickets to certain special events. Please verify whether your membership level qualifies you or your family for these discounts.
HOURS
Please confirm that the museum is open the day you’d like to visit by checking the program calendar.
Visitor Experience
Your visit starts at the Sprague Visitor’s Center, where you can buy tickets if you haven’t already. Browse our indoor exhibits while you wait for the trolley. Then, enjoy a 1.5-mile scenic ride, taking in the salt marsh and observing local wildlife like eagles and ospreys.
On the return trip, you’ll stop at the trolley barns for a brief tour of part of our collection. After your ride, don’t forget to visit the museum store! Tickets are valid for unlimited rides until closing, unless noted.
Private events
Want to visit on a day we’re closed? Book a private event, charter or party, year-round!
Directions & Parking
All trolley rides and special event programming begin at the Sprague Visitor’s Center, 17 River St, East Haven, CT 06512. Free parking is available behind the building. Need detailed directions?