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Tram Museum Zurich

Tram Museum Zurich
The Tram Museum Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland, tells the story of the city's public transport since industrialisation. In the historic Burgwies depot from 1893, the permanent exhibition shows original vehicles from 1897 to today, including trams and buses that visitors can partly board. Historic uniforms, ticket machines, photographs and documents complement the exhibition. The museum also offers a free audio guide in four languages and regularly changing special exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum is a great destination for families. Children can ride the muscle-powered Cobralino children's tram, play with a large wooden railway, control trams on a model layout, and view the motor of a glass-floor tram. A search game with small prizes is also offered. For safety reasons, children must always be accompanied by an adult.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Transportation
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Play area, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 13:00 to 18:00.
Monday
13:00-18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:00-18:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
13:00-18:00
Sunday
13:00-18:00

Admission fees

14 CHF
Adult admission
9 CHF
AHV/IV/young people 16-18
7 CHF
Children 6-16
0 CHF
Children 0-5 free
28 CHF
Parents and/or grandparents with their own children or grandchildren (max. 2 adults)
0 CHF
IV companion free

Contact

Webpage
tram-museum.ch
Email
info@tram-museum.ch
Address
Forchstrasse 260, 8008 Zürich

Access

Nearby stops

  • Zürich, Burgwies150 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
12m
Zug
42m
Olten
52m
Luzern
1h 2m
St. Gallen
1h 6m

FAQ

  • Can children ride the Cobralino children's tram at the museum?
    Yes, children can ride the muscle-powered Cobralino children's tram themselves and press all the buttons and pull the levers. There is also a large wooden railway, a model tram layout to control, and a glass-floor tram to view the motor. For safety reasons, children must always be accompanied by an adult.
  • Is the museum accessible for visitors with disabilities?
    The museum is partially wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair lift to the gallery and a step-free accessible toilet. There is also a designated disabled parking space.
  • Is there a free audio guide available at the museum?
    Yes, a free audio guide is available to all visitors in four languages: German, French, Italian and English. It lasts about an hour and is divided into 25 chapters.
  • Can the museum be rented for private events?
    Yes, the Burgwies depot can be rented for weddings, company outings, club evenings or family gatherings. The large vehicle hall can accommodate dinners for up to 200 people, and a bar car can be rented for smaller events.
  • Are guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes, guided tours of the museum are offered, lasting about one hour and suitable for groups of about 20 people. Group events can also be booked outside opening hours.