Musée des transports urbains, interurbains et ruraux

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Musée des transports urbains, interurbains et ruraux

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Musée des transports urbains, interurbains et ruraux, Transport museum in Chelles, France

The museum presents a collection of 70 vehicles including buses, tramways, trolleybuses, and steam locomotives that demonstrate transportation evolution in France.

The Association du Musée des Transports Urbains, Interurbains et Ruraux established this museum in 1964 after starting with a Versailles tramway in 1957.

The museum displays vehicles from 1863 to present day, featuring horse-drawn omnibuses, tramways, and the last remaining Mekarski motorcar from Nantes.

The museum opens on first and third Saturdays from March to October, with free shuttle buses connecting to Chelles-Gournay station between 10:00 and 17:00.

The collection includes 133 vehicles, with 70 currently on display, representing various technological developments in public transportation across different eras.

Location: Chelles

Official opening: 1964

Operator: L'Association AMTUIR

Phone: +33160204550

Website: http://amtuir.org

GPS coordinates: 48.87720,2.60281

Latest update: May 31, 2025 16:44

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