Porto Tram Museum
About This Museum
People come to the Porto Tram Museum not just to escape the rain, but to connect with the very soul of the city. You step inside this cavernous old power station and are immediately surrounded by a fleet of beautifully restored wooden trams, their polished brass and rich varnish gleaming under the industrial lights. It's more than a display; it's a tangible timeline where you can trace the evolution from horse-drawn carriages to the iconic electric models that still rattle along the Douro today. The whole place hums with a quiet sense of history, making you feel like you've stepped directly into a bygone era of Porto.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss Car No. 100, the first electric tram in Porto from 1895, or the charming 'Americanos' horse-drawn cars. The star for many is Tram No. 83, which you can actually see being maintained in the workshop—a living piece of history.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away in Alameda de Basílio Teles, right near the river in Massarelos. Do check their website for opening times as they can be seasonal, and combining your visit with a ride on one of the city's actual heritage tram lines makes for a perfect day.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in the original Thermoelectric Power Station of Massarelos, a wonderfully preserved example of early 20th-century industrial architecture with its robust brickwork and vast, open interior that once generated the city's electricity.
Contact & Location
Address: Museu do Carro Eléctrico, 51, Alameda de Basílio Teles, Massarelos, Lordelo do Ouro e Massarelos, Porto, 4150-127, Portugal
Phone: +351 22 615 8185
Website: Visit Website
