Rotterdams Openbaar Vervoer Museum
Volunteer-run public transport museum in the Hillegersberg tram depot with around 60 historic trams, buses and metro cars.
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About the museum
The Rotterdam public transport museum goes back to the RoMeO foundation, established in 1997 to preserve and share the heritage of public transport in Rotterdam. It is housed in the depot on the Kootsekade in the Hillegersberg district, a tram depot dating from 1923 that now serves as the museum hall.
The collection comprises around 60 trams, about 20 buses and two metro cars that ran in Rotterdam in various eras; the oldest vehicle dates from 1905. There are also photographs, tickets and other documents, which can be searched in a digital collection.
Everything is run by more than 150 volunteers. They maintain the vehicles, operate the historic museum line and hire out vehicles for celebrations and outings. The hall is open to visitors only on a few Saturdays a year; rides on historic trams and buses to the museum are then included in the admission. On City Tour line 10, museum trams also run through the city centre.
Highlights
- Around 60 historic trams, 20 buses and two metro cars
- Oldest vehicle dates from 1905
- Ride on museum tram line 22 and museum bus line 501 included in the admission
- Tram depot from 1923 as the museum hall
- City Tour line 10 with historic trams through the city centre
- Founded
- 1997
- Operated by
- Stichting RoMeO
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €5Children aged 4 to 11 |
| Children & teens | €5Children aged 4 to 11 |
Admission includes the rides on the museum tram (line 22) and the museum bus (line 501) to the museum and back. Free with the Rotterdampas (at the ticket desk only); the Museumkaart is not valid. Online tickets (tickets.rovm.nl) give direct access to the check-in without queuing.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Kootsekade
From Rotterdam Centraal and the city centre, take tram 4 (towards Molenlaan) or tram 6 (towards Kleiweg) to the Kootsekade stop; Rotterdam Noord station is nearby.
By car
Paid parking in the neighbourhood.
By car via the A20, exit 14, then a short distance further to the Kootsekade.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop available.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Historic vehicles can be hired for rides, as can the museum depot; for rental enquiries call +31 6 19270928.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Good to know | Visits on museum days only. Tickets online or at the entrance; the ride on the museum tram or bus to the museum is included. |
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