Museum of Electrical Transport, Transport museum in Vasilyevsky Island, Russia
The Museum of Electrical Transport occupies a former depot and displays over 45 trams and about 18 trolleybuses from different eras. The collection includes archival documents, photographs, and models of earlier horsecars that document how public transportation evolved in this city.
The museum was established in 1967 in a former tram depot built between 1906 and 1908. The location was chosen because the building itself is part of public transport history and shows how such facilities once operated.
The collection shows how residents traveled across generations using public transport. In the displayed worker uniforms and ticket boxes, you see the daily world of those who kept the city moving.
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, and guided tours are regularly available to explore the vehicles more closely. Morning visits tend to be less crowded, giving you more time to examine the exhibits at your own pace.
The museum displays experimental test vehicles like the LM-57 and LM-49 that were built specifically to evaluate new technologies on the tracks. These rare machines offer insight into the technical research that often happened behind the scenes.
Location: Васильевский округ
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Горэлектротранс
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +78123215405;+79819800193
Website: https://getmuseum.ru
GPS coordinates: 59.93878,30.26007
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59
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