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    Ballarat Tramway Museum

    159 Reviews
    #9 of 68 things to do in Ballarat
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    Closed Now: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Wendouree Parade | Ballarat Botanic Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria 3350, Australia
    Open today: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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    “Fun riding in an old open tram”

    The museum itself is free where you get to walk through old trams - donations are welcomed. There... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Kazm76
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    Geelong, Australia
    “HISTORY WORTH THE VISIT”

    Not only do you get to ride in an old electric tram and chat tot eh drivers, you also get to see... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Obanini1
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    Canberra, Australia
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    The Ballarat Tramway Museum is staffed by volunteer members who are dedicated to preserving and operating a part of the former Ballarat street tramways. Trams operate from 11:00 am every weekend and public holiday and during the Victorian school...more
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    Hours Today: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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    Wendouree Parade | Ballarat Botanic Gardens, Ballarat, Victoria 3350, Australia
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Fun riding in an old open tram

    The museum itself is free where you get to walk through old trams - donations are welcomed. There were a few trams to look at and the kids enjoyed that. Then we paid a small fee to ride on an old tram past the lake....More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank Kazm76
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    HISTORY WORTH THE VISIT

    Not only do you get to ride in an old electric tram and chat tot eh drivers, you also get to see some of the oldest trams is beautiful condition. A must for you visit in Ballarat.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank Obanini1
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing

    If you're visiting Ballarat you need to go on a tram ride. Not only are the conductors wonderfully helpful and full of knowledge, you will get to experience beautiful scenery and appreciate the significant contribution trams have made to Ballarat history.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank vieras2019
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Worth a visit! Local or not!

    We stumbled across the Tramway Museum on a walk around Lake Wendouree today... Neville greeted us straight away and gave us a personal tour through the Museum and workshop ... Neville walked and talked us through all the history about the Ballarat Trams and Restoration....More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank JAT5HATWHEJ
    Reviewed 14 December 2018 via mobile
    History of tram

    This place is just walking distance from ex prisoners memorial place. You can see different versions of tram.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank jimchacko
    Reviewed 10 December 2018
    Entertaining Ride

    Attended this tram with my Grandson and it was a very educating ride for both of us. The conductor was very friendly and helpful and was full of information. he allowed my Grandson to attempt to re-position the electric connection pole and was very good...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Piesman11560
    Peter856, Manager at Ballarat Tramway Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 13 December 2018

    Thank you Piesman for your enthusiastic review. It is great when the young ones get so much pleasure out of riding on our trams. We hope you can bring your grandson back soon.

    Reviewed 4 December 2018
    A must do!

    A wander around the old trams in the museum, is a must do on a weekend when its open, free entry with plenty of volunteers around to explain more about what they are doing there. Much history of ballarat and the various trams in the...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank leroyxx
    Peter856, Manager at Ballarat Tramway Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 13 December 2018

    Thank you so much for your great and very comprehensive review. High Tea was a new initiative this year and was so successful that it will be back on the first Sunday of each month from February. Meanwhile, our historic fleet will be running every...More

    Reviewed 15 November 2018
    Best staff

    The staff really make this a great experieince. What could be a very simple musseum it comes alive with the passionate staff!

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Coastal62652148491
    Peter856, Manager at Ballarat Tramway Museum, responded to this reviewResponded 13 December 2018

    We are so proud of what we have managed to achieve in preserving the operation of Ballarat's trams in the streets just as they did for so many years in days gone by. It is so rewarding when our enthusiasm is recognised. Thank you Coastal62652148491!

    Reviewed 7 November 2018
    103 Year old trams

    These are the only trams left in Ballarat. A small section of the railway runs along Lake Wendouree, can you imagine what it is like to travel in a tram made over 100 years old!, well, plan a trip to Ballarat and have a ride!...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Lance12399876
    Reviewed 5 November 2018
    Excellent

    The tram museum is a great peice of history to visit ,well worth cheching out lots of old trams pretty cool some great photo opportunities

    Date of experience: December 2017
    Thank Helen H
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    icareaboutmyfamily
    16 June 2016|
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    Response from leor369 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes they do and there are conductors to help.
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    Heather T
    13 July 2015|
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    Response from Peter856 | Property representative |
    Hi Heather. The tram normally only operates on weekends, Victorian school and public holidays but if you would like to contact me via info@ our web address with further information about your proposed visit and the planned... More
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