Poznań Municipal Transport Museum

The Poznań Museum of Urban Transport, located on the grounds of the tram depot at Głogowska Street, was opened in 2006 to mark the 100th anniversary of the depot and the 10th anniversary of the Poznań fast tram. The museum was established as a heritage room, where exhibits related to the history of urban transport in Poznań were gathered, sourced from the Tram Workers' House and other facilities of MPK (Poznań Municipal Transport Company). Although the museum is not open on a daily basis, it can be visited on weekends during the runs of the historic tram on tourist line 0, or by prior arrangement with MPK. The exhibition includes many unique exhibits, such as Poznań's first horse-drawn Herbrand tram, photos of the depot from 1905, tram control panels, historic ticket validators, and memorabilia from the era of urban transport operations. An interesting feature is also the ticket machine from the Wierzbięcice stop. The museum also offers models of horse-drawn omnibuses and trolleybuses, as well as collections of old tickets and publications. An added value are modern elements, such as a cross-section of a tram rail from the new route, showcasing the development of public transport. Due to its small size, part of the collection, including old uniforms and historic trams, is not accessible to visitors. Despite plans to construct a new building, the project did not materialize due to the sale of the depot to a foreign investor. The museum is an important element of Poznań's cultural heritage, combining history with a modern perspective on urban transport.