The museum is housed in a former depot of the STIL (Société des Transports Intercommunaux de Liège), maintaining the industrial heritage of the Bressoux-Vennes area.
The collection includes a rare horse-drawn tram from the late 19th century.
The exhibit displays a 1930s-era trolleybus, a technology that was once pivotal for navigating the hilly topography of Liège.
The museum preserves the 'L'Américaine' omnibus, representative of early collective transport methods.
Beyond vehicles, the archive contains thousands of authentic historical documents and ticket-punching machines.
The display includes a 'service vehicle' used for track maintenance during the early 20th century.
The Museum of Public Transport in Wallonia, located in a former tram depot in the Vennes district of Liège, preserves the history of urban and regional transportation in the Walloon region. The collection features over 40 restored vehicles including horse-drawn carriages, early electric trams, trolleybuses, and vintage motorbuses spanning from the 19th century to the modern era. Visitors can walk through an indoor hall that recreates the atmosphere of a street scene from the past. The museum also maintains an extensive archive of uniforms, tickets, signaling equipment, and historical photographs documenting the evolution of public mobility. It serves as a pedagogical center focusing on the development of infrastructure and civil engineering in industrial Belgium. The site provides a comprehensive view of how transportation shaped the social and economic fabric of the Liège province.
The central hall where the vintage trams are lined up, providing a symmetrical view of the rolling stock collection.
Wear comfortable, flat-soled shoes as the concrete floors can be hard for extended walking.
Check the museum's website before your visit to see if there are any temporary exhibitions featuring restored vehicle engines.
Combine your visit with a walk along the nearby Meuse riverfront.
Do not assume all vehicles are open for interior access; most are static displays preserved behind barriers to prevent deterioration.
Closed on Mondays and some public holidays; verify current seasonal opening dates via the official website.
Do not touch the historical vehicle paintwork or enter roped-off cabins unless explicitly permitted.
