The museum building is a protected heritage site, originally built as a depot for the 'Société des Tramways Bruxellois'.
The collection includes a rare steam-powered tram engine used in the late 19th century.
Some vintage trams housed here still run on the city's tracks during heritage events.
The facility contains a specialized workshop dedicated to the artisanal restoration of timber and metal tram components.
The site was historically part of the route connecting Brussels city center to the town of Tervueren.
The Museum of Urban Transport Brussels, also known as the Tram Museum, is housed in a restored original tram depot dating back to 1897. It features an extensive collection of historical trams and service vehicles spanning over a century of Brussels' public transit evolution. The core of the collection includes horse-drawn omnibuses, early electric trams, and experimental models. Visitors can view the technical maintenance areas where restoration work on vintage carriages is performed. The museum operates historical tram rides along the scenic Woluwe valley during specific seasons. It serves as a living repository of the STIB/MIVB transport heritage. The site is located in the Woluwe-Saint-Pierre district, utilizing one of the oldest tram-related architectural sites in the city. The collection documents the technological transition from steam and animal-pulled cars to modern electric transit.
The main depot hall, capturing the lined-up vintage trams against the historical brick architecture.
Check the official calendar for historical tram ride availability before visiting, as they do not run daily.
Wear comfortable walking shoes to safely navigate the vintage depot floor and board the exhibits.
Combine your visit with a walk in the nearby Woluwe Park for a full afternoon excursion.
Do not assume the historical tram rides run every day of the week, as they are restricted to weekends and specific special events.
Open primarily on weekends and public holidays; vintage tram rides operate only on weekends between April and September.
