Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum

About the museum

The Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum, or VlaTAM for short, started as an initiative of De Lijn. The vzw VlaTAM was founded on 15 January 1999 and manages and maintains the Groenenhoek tram depot in Berchem. The museum preserves documents, photos, publications, objects and archives from transport companies.

Since 1873, public transport in Flanders has been provided by various companies. From the 1960s onwards, representative vehicles were rescued from the scrapyard. The collection consists of three parts: trams and buses from Antwerp, vehicles from Ghent and vehicles of the Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen. In addition, there are buses from private operators.

The protected tram depot dating from 1912 houses more than 55 vehicles from the period 1873 to the present. Highlights include Antwerp's first electric tram from 1900, a steam tram and the only surviving gyrobus in the world, a bus that runs on a flywheel. Some of the vehicles still run and can be deployed on the Antwerp tram network. The documentation centre is accessible to researchers on request.

Highlights

• More than 55 trams and buses from 1873 to the present
• Antwerp's first electric tram (1900)
• A steam tram from the early days of city transport
• The only surviving gyrobus in the world
• Protected Groenenhoek tram depot from 1912

Permanent exhibition

• Tramloods Groenenhoek – More than 55 trams and buses from 1873 to the present, in a protected 1912 tram depot, including Antwerp's first electric tram and the only surviving gyrobus in the world.

Founded

2001

Operated by

vzw VlaTAM

Admission & discounts

Payment can be made in cash, by bank card (SumUp) or via Payconiq.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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 visitors with disabilities and has an adapted toilet. Take care with wheelchairs on the tram tracks with grooved rails on bends. Some vehicles are accessible but have a high floor and steps.

Kids & families

Children aged 6 to 12 pay the reduced fare of €3.

Getting there & parking

By car via the R1 (Antwerp Ring), exit 3 Borgerhout, then the R10 towards Berchem station. Just before the station, turn left onto the Borsbeekbrug; the museum is on the left at the front of the Diksmuidelaan.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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