It’s not exactly the Hogwarts Express - but this place will leave you with the same magical feeling!
Since 1975, the Electric Tram Museum Amsterdam is a whole museum dedicated to the yesteryear of Amsterdam’s tramway. It’s not any secret to locals that the beloved tram system around Amsterdam is the next best public transport besides our own bicycles and the underground metro.
But long before the metro was fleshed out underground, the tram system has been here for over 100 years in Amsterdam. Connect with the heritage of Amsterdam’s trams - where the pace of travel was just a tad gentler, where there were no such things as traffic jams because you were on your own dedicated rail line. This museum restores vintage electric trams that dates back to the early 20th century, collecting various trains from around the country (including Utrecht, Groningen, Den Haag and Rotterdam).
Fancy a ride? Each Sunday, you can take a genuine ride on a working tram through Amsterdam with the Electric Tram Museum (in-season). On line 20 starting at Artis Zoo experience riding the real thing!
Tips and Tricks
- There are multiple chances to ride an authentic vintage tram throughout the year in Amsterdam with the museum. Check for updated dates on the museum site.
- Having a birthday party or celebration? You can also rent-a-tram and party on board with your own very vintage tram! People can rent-a-tram with the museum for weddings, shoot movies, or any projects all throughout the year.
Getting there
- By Car: from the ring A10, take an exit S108 (Amstelveen/VU) and drive direction to the city centre. On a first big square (Stadionplein) take left on the traffic lights along Amstelveenseweg. Drive for about one mile till you reach a roundabout. The old building on the left is Haarlemmermeerstation. Park your car in any of the streets (free on Sundays).
- By Bus: Line 145 (stop Krusemanstraat).
- By Metro: Tram line 16
The museum is only open from Easter Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October and ONLY open on Sundays.
S: 11:00 - 17:30
Easter Sunday in April until last Sunday in October
One ride adult €2 (with return €4), One ride child €1 (with return €2)
Buy your tickets here
Open; national COVID guidelines apply.