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Melbourne’s trams are the iconic symbols of the city. Since the 1880s, the tramways have shaped how people have lived, worked and played. The Melbourne Tram Museum celebrates trams, their history and their influence on the development of Melbourne.

Located within the heritage-listed Hawthorn Tram Depot, the Museum houses 20 fully-restored trams. The extensive collection includes Melbourne’s oldest surviving electric tramcar, the ‘Karachi W11’ tram, decorated by Pakistani artisans for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, as well as classic W-class trams.

Visitors can explore the trams and exhibits at their own pace, or join guided tours, where volunteer guides provide additional insights on the Museum’s exhibits and tramway history.

Open on the second and fourth Saturday each month between 11:00am and 4:00pm, as well as selected Wednesdays, the Museum is easily accessible by tram and train. There is also ample parking nearby.

Please note that the Museum will be closed for maintenance during August 2025.

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  • Hosted by:
Melbourne Tram Museum
  • Location:

Hawthorn,

Melbourne,

Victoria

  • Facilities:
  • Australian Museums and Galleries Association
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Interactive Centre
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).
  • History & Heritage
  • Amenities
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
  • Train your staff in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss)
  • Have Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire)
  • Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
  • Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Have grab rails in the bathroom
  • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
  • Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
  • Have step free access to the conference or function room
  • Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
  • Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
  • Have a wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location
  • Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
  • Have wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in your access statement)
  • https://www.trammuseum.org.au/visitors.htm
  • Runs until
29/07/2026

Hawthorn

Melbourne Tram Museum
8 Wallen Road
Hawthorn, Victoria
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