East Haven / Connecticut
The Shore Line Trolley Museum
A preserved shoreline trolley route connects transport history with the marsh landscape near East Haven.
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A reason to wander.
A preserved shoreline trolley route connects transport history with the marsh landscape near East Haven. The museum’s vehicles, exhibits and scheduled rides offer a chance to see how electric railways once linked Connecticut communities.
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- Historic streetcars
- Preserved trolley route
- Railway exhibits
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Guide reviewed September 8, 2026. Hours, access and programs can change. Use the official sources below for the latest details.
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