Stockholm Transport Museum, or Spårvägsmuseet, traces the city’s public transport from the first horse-drawn trams in 1877 to the present. Its four floors are inside a former Gasworks building dating from 1893, with historic vehicles, photographs, tickets, uniforms and old advertisements. You can explore the development of trams, buses, boats and metro trains, then try interactive simulators. The veteran vehicle section brings the collection close; access inside the full-size vehicles is limited, so check expectations if that is the main reason for your visit.
From horse-drawn trams to the metro
Spårvägsmuseet charts Stockholm’s public transport from the first horse-drawn trams in 1877 to the present. The displays explain how the city’s transport changed over time, with historic vehicles and material that puts daily travel in context.
The collection includes trams, buses, trolleybuses, suburban rail vehicles and metro cars. Around 60 vehicles belong to the museum. Photographs, tickets, uniforms and old advertisements add details beyond the vehicles themselves, while information is available in Swedish and English.
A museum inside the Gasworks
The museum is housed in a former Gasworks building dating from 1893, in Stockholm’s Gasworks District. Its four floors give the exhibition room to move between vehicles, historical displays and activities. An elevator makes the different levels accessible for visitors with strollers.
The museum was founded in 1920 by Ernst Hjortzberg, who collected tram-related objects while working in Stockholm’s tram company. The current museum continues that focus on the city’s transport history and its vehicles.
Vehicles and interactive displays
The veteran vehicle section is a useful stop for a close look at older transport. Elsewhere, interactive displays include simulators where you can try piloting vehicles such as buses and metro trains. Activities are designed for children as well as adults, though access inside the full-size buses and trains is limited, and some exhibits may not be open for children to enter.
For a visit with children, the small train is one of the activities to look for. The museum also has a running track. If you want more time with the historical material, allow around 1.5 to 2 hours for the four floors.
FAQ
How long does a visit to Stockholm Transport Museum take?
Plan for about 1.5 to 2 hours to explore the museum’s four floors.
Is admission free at Stockholm Transport Museum?
Admission is free on Thursdays after 5 pm.
Can you get inside the vehicles?
Access inside the full-size buses and trains is limited. The museum also has interactive vehicle simulators.
Is Stockholm Transport Museum suitable for children?
The museum has activities for children, including a small train and interactive displays. Some exhibits have limited access for children.
