Sydney Tramway Museum

The museum provides a nostalgic and educational insight, by preserving examples of public transportation in Sydney during the period of tramway operation from 1861 to 1961, with trams operating, plus restoration works-in-progress, exhibits and photos depicting their development and operation. Trams carry passengers towards Sutherland (1 km) and to The Royal National Park along the former railway line (2 km). From the latter terminus, walks can be taken to Bungoona Lookout (1km) and to various parts elsewhere the R.N.P. The museum is open (with trams operating) every Sunday (10 am to 5 pm) and Wednesday (10 am to 3 pm). Check the website for further details. Located adjacent to Loftus Railway Station, on the Waterfall Line. PLEASE NOTE: Due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns, only open Sundays and Wednesdays. The Museum houses an extensive collection of Sydney trams from 1896 to 1952, including the unique prison tram, plus trams from Brisbane, Melbourne, Ballarat, San Francisco, Nagasaki, Berlin, Munich and Milan, enabling comparisons between the different tramcar designs. The Museum also houses Sydney's last remaining double-deck trolley-bus. Included is Sydney tram 29, restored to original condition as it would have appeared in George Street from 1899. A small bookshop and kiosk sell a range of books, postcards, souvenirs and light refreshments. Picnic facilities, including electric barbecues, are also available. A wholly volunteer-run organisation. Tramway preservation since 1950.