Musée du Transport Urbain Bruxellois

About the museum

The museum occupies the tram depot on avenue de Tervueren, built for the line opened in May 1897 to the World Exhibition. The avenue itself was laid out in 1896-1897 to plans by Victor Besme. The depot, taken over in 1899 by the Tramways Bruxellois, was greatly enlarged in 1907-1908. The site has been listed as a historic monument by the Brussels-Capital Region since 29 November 2001.

In September 1976 the first two sheds were decommissioned and converted into exhibition halls, and the first exhibitions opened in June 1977. In 1982 STIB entrusted the management of the museum to the non-profit association MTUB, founded by enthusiasts. This entirely volunteer association maintains and restores the historic vehicles and runs them. The site was completely renovated from 2006 to 2009.

The collection brings together trams and buses that ran on the streets of Brussels for more than a century. Part of the depot is still used by STIB, which houses around thirty trams for lines 8, 39 and 44 there.

Highlights

• Historic trams and buses that ran in Brussels for more than a century
• Historic tram rides to Tervuren and Stockel, and historic bus rides to the city centre
• The former 1897 tram depot, listed as a historic monument
• Museum run entirely by volunteers
• Historic trams and buses for hire for events

Permanent exhibition

• Trams et bus historiques – Vehicles that ran on the streets of Brussels for more than a century; some run on opening days.

Founded

1982

Operated by

Musée du Transport Urbain Bruxellois asbl (MTUB)

Admission & discounts

Prices from the museum’s 2025 price list, valid on opening days except for exceptional events. The €9 rate covers the museum visit only (adults aged 12 to 64).

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility, but the historic vehicles are not.

Kids & families

Young children are welcome if they respect the collections and other visitors. An outdoor play area is located along rue du Leybeek.

Getting there & parking

By car: from the ring road, exit 1 (Quatre Bras), then avenue de Tervueren. The entrance is at the corner of rue du Leybeek and avenue de Tervueren. Villo bike station with 25 docks less than 100 m away; small bicycle parking at the entrance.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop, where you can also become a member.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Hire of historic trams and buses for family gatherings, company events and other occasions; partner caterer Aromate; requests via the form on the website.

Plan your visit