Tramway Museum Graz

The Tramway Museum Graz is a private collection of historic streetcars housed in the former depot of the Graz-Mariatrost light railway. The volunteer-run association was founded in 1971 to preserve the history of public transportation and pass it on to future generations. Vehicles originally came from all over the world, but because of limited space, the collection now focuses mainly on historic cars from Graz. The exceptions are surviving examples from Vienna and New York. The collection includes more than thirty motor cars, trailers, and work cars, displayed in the hall the museum moved into in 1980 and under two additional open-sided shelters.

Visitors can experience the rich history of Graz's streetcar system, which is kept alive through regular special excursions and the museum's annual open days. One particular highlight is the chance to ride a historic horse-drawn streetcar, an offering available since the late 1990s. The museum celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2021 and continues to attract many visitors with an interest in the development of rail transportation. The restoration of the vehicles and the organization of events are carried out by the association's dedicated members, who make sure these historic witnesses to the history of mobility are preserved.