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Tasmanian Transport Museum

The TTMS saves, restores and maintains rail and road items from Tasmania's past.

30/05/2026

🚌 Heritage Bus Rides are on today!

We’ve shampooed the battery, polished the dipstick and glad-wrapped the tyres.

Unfortunately, you can’t leave the money on the fridge, but our friendly reception staff will gladly collect your money and issue you a ticket to ride.

🚪 Gates open from 10:30am

🚌 Bus rides depart at:

* 11:00am
* 12:00pm
* 1:00pm
* 2:00pm

Come along and enjoy a ride on our heritage bus as part of your visit to the museum.

For more information: 👇www.tasmaniantransportmuseum.com.au/visit/

We look forward to seeing you today! 🚍

24/05/2026

Bookings are now open!

Bring the family and your friends along for a ride behind one of our heritage steam trains on Sunday 7 June 2026.

Nothing beats the sound, smell, and spectacle of steam in action, with a little touch of diesel on the return ride.

🎟 Important:
• Tickets are strictly online via TryBooking. Any remaining tickets may be released as limited walk-up sales on the day.
• This is a combined steam and diesel hauled train

Departure Times:
• 11:00am
• 11:45am
• 12:30pm
• 1:45pm
• 2:30pm

Ticket Prices:
• Adults: $18
• Pensioner Concession: $16
• Children (3+): $11

Your ticket includes a 30-minute return train ride plus access to explore our full transport collection:
🚋 Trams
🚌 Buses
⚡ Trolley Buses
🚆 Trains
🚂 Model railway display

Accessibility:
Wheelchair spaces are limited (1 per ride), and size restrictions apply. Please check the Accessibility page on our website before visiting.

More info:
www.tasmaniantransportmuseum.com.au

Book now:
www.trybooking.com/eventlist/transportmuseum

17/05/2026

We have leather three ticket / conductor bags that are surplus to our collection.

Varying condition - price $50 - $75.

Available at today 10:30am - 3:00pm.

12/05/2026

The A.H McDonald Roller recently got a run whilst moving some of our other exhibits.

The roller is a ‘FHE’ model, serial no. 550FHE and is fitted with a ‘FEB’ engine no. 4890FEB. It was built by A H McDonald in Richmond, Victoria.

06/05/2026

The Museum was very pleased to welcome Mayor Sue Hickey and other representatives of the Glenorchy City Council today to officially open the wonderful new mural "Glenorchy Hills".

Created by Helen from Finch Design and painted by Joel and Nathan, the Mural was only possible thanks to the generous support of the Glenorchy City Council.

President, Jeff Bronstein, thanked the guests for attending, including Simon from the Glenorchy Gazette, and handed over to Mayor Sue to reveal the commemorative plaque. "Today was a wonderful example of institutional co-operation between the Museum and the Council which has delivered a bright, new artwork for the people of the City".

05/05/2026

Steaming through the suburbs.

28/04/2026

Today was a great example of what can be achieved when like-minded, volunteer-driven heritage groups work together to preserve Tasmania’s rich transport history.

The Hobart Vintage Machinery Society and the Tasmanian Transport Museum joined forces to relocate two significant exhibits to Penna under a long-term loan agreement, where they’ll receive some well-deserved TLC in the years ahead.

The Triple Expansion Engine—originally from the S.S. Sorrento—was saved by the museum back in 1967, while the Semi Portable Marshall Mill Engine was acquired from Kemp & Denning’s City Sawmill during its demolition in the 1970s. Both have spent decades in our Steam Technology Building, quietly waiting for their next chapter.

President Jeff Bronstein said “Relocating these machines was no small task. With very limited financial resources, it was a complex operation and a real testament to what dedicated volunteers can achieve when working together. We hope efforts like this highlight to our friends in Government the importance of ongoing support”.

A big thank you to Elliotts crane hire pty ltd for their expertise and care in safely moving these historic machines.

27/04/2026

Restoring heritage carriages is no small task—and it certainly doesn’t come cheap. That’s why we’re incredibly grateful for the support of AB&P (Abrasive Blasting & Painting) in Derwent Park, who have sand blasted the rusted seat frames from carriage SS7.

After many years sitting idle at Don River Railway, the coastal conditions had well and truly taken their toll, with salt air leaving its mark on the metal seat frames.

Thanks to efforts like this, we’re another step closer to bringing SS7 back to life.

25/04/2026

A bit of fresh air never hurts—but it’s also a reminder of what could be.

With some willing mechanics and a bit of funding behind them, there’s every chance both could turn a wheel again. It’s never just “a few mechanics and some money” of course… but that’s exactly where every revival starts.

Who knows—maybe our AEC Regal and Bedford 7SB will be back in service one day... but for today it’s just to clear out our shed.

Address

2B Anfield Street
Glenorchy, TAS
7010

Opening Hours

10:30am - 3pm

Website

http://www.tasmaniantransportmuseum.com.au/

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