Tasmanian Transport Museum

Attraction
M5 with the Museums two main passenger carriages.
C22 on a passenger train
A small section of the Model Railway
A Chevolet sideloader bus, the oldest in the Museums collection.
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About

The Tasmanian Transport Museum is located just 8 km from the Hobart CBD and can be reached easily by car (via the Brooker Hwy) or the Metro Tasmania bus services that go to or pass through Glenorchy.

On selected Sundays the museum operates train rides to Berriedale (30 minutes return) or 15 minute return heritage bus rides. Visit the website for information on our ride offerings.

The Museum houses many examples of road and rail transport including Tram 141, which was the first item to be saved in 1960 for a future Museum. Two of Hobart's electric Trolley Buses and the only double-decker tram to survive from the late 1940s also form part of the museum collection.

Amongst the railway collection is the oldest carriage to operate in Tasmania (AB1 - built in the UK in 1869). The first Main Line diesel-electric locomotive (X1) to operate in Australia and the last built English Electric locomotive ZA6. A number of Steam locomotives are also on display.

A large model railway is on display in the Road Transport Building and on train running days the Tasmania Fire Museum opens their display to museum visitors.

Hours

See listed hours

Facilities and visitor features

10 features
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Reviews & Ratings

Andrea Cousens

Andrea Cousens

Google review

Our visit to the Tasmanian Transport Museum was absolutely fantastic! We even got to ride on the train pulled by a diesel engine — which really took me right back to when I was a young girl. Such a nostalgic and special experience. 🚂 The museum is filled with incredible old-style vehicles and so much fascinating history to explore. There’s clearly a lot of care and pride in preserving these pieces of Tasmania’s past. Well worth a visit — highly recommend!

Price range

From $12 To $18 per person

Where you'll be

Anfield Street

Hobart TAS 7010