Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum
The Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum in Antwerp occupies the Groenenhoek tram shed, a former depot built in 1912. Inside, more than 55 vehicles trace public transport across Flanders, from horse-drawn trams to steam and electric vehicles, buses, and later designs.
The collection brings together vehicles from Vicinal, Antwerp and Ghent city tram companies, and several companies that worked with them. Photographs, documents, and other artefacts show how routes, vehicle designs, and urban life changed alongside public transport. Some vehicles let you step inside, while others remain on display from the outside.
Two remarkable exhibits anchor the visit: Antwerp’s first electric tram, built in 1900, and the world’s only surviving gyrobus, powered by a flywheel rather than a conventional engine. The museum grew from a tram enthusiasts’ association founded in 1961 and moved into the Groenenhoek shed in 2001.
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