Become a Museum Member Today!

Founded in 1961 by people just like you—people with a passion and dedication to the preservation of community and railroad history. For over 60-years, The Fox River Trolley Museum has been preserving and interpreting Chicago’s electric railway transportation era for members and public alike.

Your membership is important!

Membership is open to everyone with an interest in preserving, advancing and disseminating knowledge of railroad transportation history. Your membership will support the preservation, display, and, most importantly, the operation of historic railway vehicles and trolleys for the public.

Your Museum Membership gives you:

  • Free unlimited rides on the Fox River Line
  • Voting membership in the Association
  • Access to exclusive members-only events
  • A (15%) discount on most merchandise in the Museum store
  • Access to the Museum's newsletter
  • Opportunities to participate in Museum activities including train operation, trolley car maintenance, track maintenance, and much more!

Membership Dues

Price
Membership Level Description
$35.00MemberA single person (18+)
$50.00Family MembershipA general member and their family
$25.00YouthA single person (13-17 years old) with parental consent
$45.00Qualified MemberA single person (18+) with at least 200 hours of service to the Museum
$50.00Qualified & Family MemberA qualified member and their family
All memberships are effective January 1 through December 31, 2025.

Two ways to become a member today!

1. Purchase or renew your membership online by filling out the form below
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2. By Mail (for US memberships only paying by check)

First, print and fill the membership form below.

FRTM Membership Form 2025

After filling it out, mail the form and enclose a check or money order payable to "Fox River Trolley Association" and send it to:

Membership Secretary
Fox River Trolley Museum
P.O. Box 315
South Elgin, IL 60177-0315