The Tram Museum: travel through 3 centuries of public transport in Brussels
Did you know that the first Belgian horse-drawn tram was introduced in Brussels? This tram marked the beginning of a 3-century-long history of public transport in our country. Today, you can find numerous memories and a variety of historical vehicles at the Tram Museum, which was founded in 1982 by passionate STIB-MIVB employees and public transport enthusiasts.
The Tram Museum is a must-see for every public transport fan. It offers a unique possibility to travel through the impressive history of Brussels public transport.
- From horse-drawn trams to omnibuses and trailers, the museum halls feature a vast collection of vehicles from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Discover the mechanisms of old trams and the working conditions in a depot that is over 120 years old.
- Embark on an exciting adventure with The Brussels Tourist Tramway: hop on a historical tram from the 1930s and enjoy a fascinating half-day journey past art nouveau houses, art deco buildings and Brussels landmarks such as the Parc du Cinquantenaire/Jubelpark and the Atomium.
- Dive into books on the history and techniques of public transport, postcards, souvenirs and more in the Retro shop!
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Accessibility
The best way to get to the Tram Museum is - how else? - by public transport. Get off at the Musée du Tram/Trammuseum stop with the following lines:
From 06/2024 until 05/2025
Do you live close by or do you like to go by bike? At less then 100 metres from the Tram Museum, you will find a Villo!-station. Or you can park your own bike at the entrance of the museum.
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History
From horse tram to electric bus: discover the history of STIB-MIVB and Brussels public transport.