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Tram-Museum Basel for Families

A guide for exploring historic trams and transport history with kids in Basel.

The Tram-Museum Basel offers a unique look at local transport history, featuring everything from vintage uniforms and signs to well-preserved historic vehicles. This page helps you prepare for your visit, ensuring a smooth experience for guests of all ages. We recommend verifying the latest operating information and family-friendly schedules via official sources before you depart.

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Family visits to Tram-Museum Basel
Families can explore Basel's public-transport history in a historic tram depot with access to preserved vehicles and a hands-on tram simulator.

The Tram-Museum Basel offers an engaging look at local public transport history within a restored historic tram depot. Families can explore a diverse collection of preserved vintage vehicles and gain insight into the evolution of rail travel in the region. Visitors have the opportunity to engage with history through a hands-on tram simulator, allowing both children and adults to experience the operation of these classic streetcars in an immersive setting.

Family highlights

  • Free general admission to the museum.
  • Hands-on tram simulator experience for all ages.
  • Guided tours available in German.
  • On-site Tram-Café No. 209 operating on selected days.
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What children can see and do

Children and adults can explore historical tram cars and take control of an on-site tram simulator to experience operating a tram.

Practical information

Museum admission is free. The tram simulator activity incurs a fee of CHF 3 for children and CHF 6 for adults. Reservations for simulator sessions and tours must be made in person at the museum on the day of your visit, subject to availability.

Family Activities at Tram-Museum Basel
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The Tram-Museum Basel offers a variety of engaging experiences designed to help families discover the history of public transport. Visitors can participate in guided tours or test their skills with a tram simulator, both of which require on-site reservations. These activities provide a hands-on way to explore the collection during museum operating hours.

Family tour

Family Tours

Booking required

Guided tours are offered in German, providing a deeper look into the history of Basel's public transport.

Practical information: Tours must be reserved on-site on the day of the museum's opening and are subject to availability.

Interactive experience

Tram Simulator

PaidBooking required

Visitors can experience driving a tram using the museum's tram simulator.

Practical information: The simulator costs CHF 6 for adults and CHF 3 for children. Reservations must be made on-site on the day of the museum's opening.

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