Tram Museum

Welcome to the refurbished Tram Museum! <p>The refurbished Tram Museum is now even more interesting for children and families, not forgetting tram fans of all ages. A new arrival, The Sisulaattori tram simulator will take you directly to the Helsinki of the past through image and sound.</p>
<p>Trams, buses and the metro have been a part of Helsinki and its residents’ everyday life for over 130 years. The Tram Museum’s new attraction, the Sisulaattori tram simulator, is built inside a motorised tram that used to operate in 1941–1979. There, the visitor can take the place of the driver, passenger or conductor to experience the progress of Helsinki public transport in four different eras with their own eyes and ears. The interactive simulator can take you to Helsinki during the Second World War, the Olympics fever of the 1950s, or the political turmoil in Hakaniemi Market Square in the 1970s. In addition to moving pictures, the simulator also includes sound: you can hear the steps of passengers and the sounds from the street. The simulator is created in cooperation with OiOi, a company specialised in immersive spaces.</p>
<p>In addition to the new and exciting activities, the old favourites also remain in place. The museum visitors can board three trams, one of which is a horse-drawn one from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries – even the horse from the museum’s earlier years is back! A classic attraction also remains: the ticket validator.</p>
<p>The museum has six trams of different types on display, from an open-back tram to the motorised trams made in the early 20th century, the ‘Jenkki’ (the Yank) and the ‘Pikkuruotsalainen’ (the Little Swede). For the updated exhibition, all trams have been serviced and restored, and their accessibility and lighting have been improved.</p>
<p>In addition to the trams, the exhibition also features five stops that provide information about the progress of Helsinki public transport. The updated exhibition looks at public transport more broadly, beyond trams: it includes the Helsinki Metro, which has been operational for 40 years now, as well as buses and city bikes. The exhibition also inspires you to think about the future of public transport, and even offers a glance at the new light rail line in Helsinki.</p>

Location

Tram Museum

Töölönkatu 51 A

Helsinki

00250

Locate

60.184147, 24.920206