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Vienna Transport Museum Remise: Public Transit Heritage

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The Remise – Transport Museum offers a distinctive setting for events, where historic Viennese trams serve as unique backdrops. Located just a short metro ride from the city center, its museum ambiance provides a memorable atmosphere for corporate celebrations, congresses, or gala dinners.

This Vienna museum showcases historic transport vehicles and doubles as a versatile event space, ideal for various functions near the city center.

Vienna Transport Museum Remise
About the Vienna Transport Museum Remise

The Vienna Transport Museum Remise is a distinctive venue in Vienna, primarily functioning as an event location while also preserving and displaying historic tramways. Situated close to the city center, its unique ambiance is shaped by the presence of these historic trams, which also serve as engaging focal points. This dual identity enables the Remise to host various events, from corporate gatherings to gala dinners, offering modern amenities within a historical backdrop. The focus remains on both its historical transport collection and its versatile event space.

A red and cream-colored historic tram with the number 2307 is parked on tracks in front of a brick building with ivy-covered walls.
Vienna Transport Museum Remise opening hours in Vienna

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Vienna Transport Museum Remise Tickets

The Vienna Transport Museum Remise offers various admission options for visitors. General admission applies to adults, youth aged 16-18, and children aged 7-15, while children under 7 years old can enter free of charge. Reduced tickets are available for seniors, university students, and other specified cardholders, requiring valid identification. Additionally, the museum provides special group admission rates and options for guided tours.

Adults
€12.00
Youth (ages 16-18)
€9.00
Children (ages 7-15)
€2.00
Location of Vienna Transport Museum Remise

The Vienna Transport Museum Remise is situated at Ludwig-Koeßler-Platz 1 in Vienna's Landstraße neighborhood. This location places the museum conveniently close to the city center, providing easy access for visitors interested in exploring the history of Vienna's public transport network.

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Ludwig-Koeßler-Platz 1

1030 Vienna

Landstraße, AT

Visiting the Vienna Transport Museum Remise

Plan to spend about 1.5 to 2.5 hours exploring the Vienna Transport Museum Remise in Vienna's Landstraße neighborhood. Visitors can expect a flexible entry process, as neither reservations nor timed entry are explicitly required. Paid parking is available for those arriving by car, facilitating a convenient visit. Focus on enjoying the museum's displays at your own pace.

Visiting the Vienna Transport Museum Remise

Vienna Transport Museum Remise Experience

The Vienna Transport Museum Remise offers a unique experience, blending its role as a public transport museum with a distinctive event venue. Situated in Vienna's Landstraße neighborhood, this former tram depot showcases an impressive collection of historic trams that highlight the evolution of the city's transit network. Visitors attending corporate celebrations, congresses, or gala dinners at the Remise encounter a historical setting where these preserved tramways serve as captivating focal points, providing an elegant backdrop. The venue combines historical charm with modern amenities, including spacious halls, natural daylight, outdoor areas, and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring a memorable atmosphere for any gathering.

A vintage tram with headlights on is parked on cobblestones in front of a brick building at dusk, with overhead wires and a lit building in the background.

Historical Context of Vienna Transport Museum Remise

The Vienna Transport Museum Remise began as the Viennese Tramway Museum, founded in 1966 and achieving independent status by 1973. Its collection relocated to the Erdberg tram depot in 1986, opening publicly then. Following its 1990 operational closure, museum conversion began in 1992. A major reconstruction from 2013-2014 led to its reopening as the "Remise - Transport Museum of Wiener Linien" with interactive elements, chronicling Vienna's *historical evolution* of public transport, with an extensive collection featuring an 1868 horse-drawn tram.

  • Vienna Transport Museum "Remise" history

    Overview

    The Vienna Transport Museum "Remise", formerly the Viennese Tram Museum, is a museum in Vienna, Austria, run by Wiener Linien and dedicated to public transport. It is the largest tram museum dedicated to the public transit vehicles of a single city.

  • Collection documentation scope

    Collection

    The purpose of the museum is to provide a complete documentation of all historical tram cars and buses that have been used in the city of Vienna over the last 150 years, housing one of Europe's most extensive collections of historical vehicles.

  • Former tramway depot location

    1901-1991Architecture

    The museum is situated in a former tramway depot in Landstraße, Vienna, which was in use from 1901 to 1991. The term "Remise" itself signifies a shelter for vehicles or equipment.

  • Oldest exhibition piece

    1868Collection

    The oldest exhibited piece in the museum is a horse-drawn tram dating back to 1868.

  • Viennese Tram Museum founded

    1966Founding

    The Vienna Tramway Museum was founded in Vienna in 1966 by Helmut Portele, initially as a task force of the Association of Railroad Friends (VEF).

  • Independent organization status

    1973Ownership

    The museum became its own independent organization in 1973, separating from the Association of Railroad Friends (VEF).

  • First museum relocation

    1986Relocation

    The collection of the Vienna Tramway Museum relocated from Hall IV of the Ottakring depot to the Erdberg depot on February 16, 1986, due to the demolition of the original hall.

  • Museum opening in Erdberg

    1986Opening

    The Vienna Transport Museum in Erdberg opened its doors to the public on May 31, 1986, following the relocation of the exhibition vehicles.

  • Transition to museum status

    1992Renovation

    In January 1990, the Erdberg depot was no longer needed for tram operation, and the process to transform it into a dedicated museum began in 1992.

  • Exhibition of guest vehicles

    Collection

    The museum featured "guest vehicles" on loan from other museums, including historic trams from St. Pölten, Baden, and Salzburg.

  • Bus involved in Reichsbrücke collapse

    1976Collection

    The museum houses a public transit bus, known as the "Bus aus dem Fluss," which was recovered and repaired after being swept into the Danube River during the Reichsbrücke collapse in 1976.

  • Closure and reconstruction

    2014Renovation

    The Vienna Tram Museum closed for reconstruction in 2013 and reopened on September 13, 2014, as the "Remise - Transport Museum of Wiener Linien," featuring interactive elements.

  • Addition of "Silberpfeil" subway car

    2014Collection

    In Spring 2014, a "Silberpfeil" subway car was transferred to the museum as part of a new museum concept by Christian Rapp.

  • Documentation of wartime public transport

    Cultural significance

    Exhibitions at the museum include information on Viennese public transport during World War I, highlighting aspects like the increase in female tram drivers.

  • Music video filming location

    2009Cultural significance

    The museum served as the filming location for the 2009 music video of "Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" by A. R. Rahman and The Pussycat Dolls.

Got Questions About Vienna Transport Museum Remise?

Ever wondered if your little ones ride free, or if there's a special deal for getting around Vienna's transport past? The Vienna Transport Museum Remise has answers to your burning questions, from ticket prices to when our doors swing open, ensuring your visit is on track.

What are the weekend visiting hours for the Vienna Transport Museum Remise?

On weekends, the Vienna Transport Museum Remise is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00.

Which weekdays is Vienna Transport Museum Remise open?

During the weekdays, the Vienna Transport Museum Remise is open only on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 18:00. It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

What are the opening hours of the Vienna Transport Museum Remise?

The Vienna Transport Museum Remise is open on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 18:00, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00.

What time does the Vienna Transport Museum Remise close?

The Vienna Transport Museum Remise closes at 18:00 on all days it is open, which includes Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Tips for Visiting the Vienna Transport Museum Remise

Visitors to the Vienna Transport Museum Remise can typically expect their visit to last between 90 and 150 minutes, allowing sufficient time to explore the various exhibits. For those arriving by car, parking facilities are available on-site, though please note that a fee applies. Planning for your visit's duration and considering parking arrangements in advance can contribute to a more seamless experience at the museum.

Visitor Experience at Vienna Transport Museum Remise

The Vienna Transport Museum Remise primarily functions as an event location while also preserving and displaying historic trams and the history of Vienna's public transit. Visitors with an interest in local history and the evolution of transportation will find its collection of historic trams and related artifacts engaging. Guests can expect to spend approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours exploring the exhibits. For those traveling by car to the Landstraße neighborhood of Vienna, paid parking is available on-site.

Photos of Vienna Transport Museum Remise

Explore a visual journey through the Vienna Transport Museum Remise, showcasing its collection of historic trams and buses. The gallery features vibrant red and white vintage vehicles displayed on cobblestone tracks, alongside detailed interiors with wooden benches. You'll also see the former tram depot's distinctive brick exterior and spacious exhibition halls in Vienna.

A red and cream-colored historic tram with the number 2307 is parked on tracks in front of a brick building with ivy-covered walls.
A red and white articulated bus with the number 8084 displayed inside a museum hall
Red and cream vintage tram on tracks outside a building
A red and white tram numbered 302 on display outside a building with green walls and a large circular sculpture
Interior of a historic tram with wooden benches and vintage controls
Red vintage tram numbered 1501 on display at the Vienna Transport Museum Remise
Red historic tram on tracks in front of a brick building
Red and white vintage tram labeled 'BURGRING' and '462' parked outside a brick building with a large open garage door.
A red vintage tram on display outside a brick building with ivy-covered walls
A vintage tram with headlights on is parked on cobblestones in front of a brick building at dusk, with overhead wires and a lit building in the background.
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