A historical tram labeled
A vintage green tram numbered 180 is displayed next to a blue and white tram numbered 8 inside a building with visible ceiling beams.
Two green trams are parked side by side indoors, one labeled

Hawthorn Tram Depot

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Architect/Designer: Leonard Flannagan (architect) 1916. Rebuilt and restored 2000.

Description

Opened in 1916, the Hawthorn Tram Depot is an imposing building in the Romanesque style, designed by notable Melbourne architect Leonard Flannagan.

What's On

Take a guided or self-guided tour to see the premises; explore the new Cable Tram Exhibition and see heritage Melbourne tramcars that date from the 1880s to the 1970s.

Images: (1-3) Hawthorn Tram Museum. All photos: courtesy Melbourne Tram Museum.

Important Details

Tour/event summary information

Saturday 25 July
Open access 10am-4pm

Bookings

No bookings required. Tour group capacity is limited and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meeting Point

The meeting point for the museum is on the west end of the premises (city side) where the tram tracks come in off Wallen Road

Accessibility

Ramp or level (step free) entry, Accessible bathrooms, All-gender bathrooms, All ages, Assistance animals welcome

A full accessible-needs bathroom is available.

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