Museu do Carro Eléctrico, Porto

Name: Museu do Carro Eléctrico
Address: Alameda de Basílio Teles 51, Porto, 4050, Portugal
Telephone: +351 22 615 8185

#82 among attractions in Porto

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Porto Tram Museum is a museum operated by the Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto. It was inaugurated in 1992 and is installed in a former thermoelectric power station next to the River Douro in Massarelos, Porto, Portugal. It exhibits material related to the history of trams in Porto. The collection contains 16 electric cars, 5 trailers, and two maintenance vehicles as well as the former equipment of the power plant, which provided electricity for the tram lines. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1992 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 41°8'53"N, 8°37'58"W

Address

Alameda de Basílio Teles 51Porto 4050 Portugal

Contact

+351 22 615 8185

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Day trips

Museu do Carro Eléctrico – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museu do Carro Eléctrico open?

Museu do Carro Eléctrico is open:

Monday 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museu do Carro Eléctrico?

Nearby attractions include Casa Tait, Porto (6 min walk), Almeida Garrett Library, Porto (8 min walk), Jardins do Palácio de Cristal, Porto (9 min walk), Museu do Vinho do Porto, Porto (10 min walk).

How to get to Museu do Carro Eléctrico by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museu do Carro Eléctrico:

Bus

Salgueiro Maia • Lines: 1M, 403 (2 min walk)
Museu do Carro Eléctrico • Lines: 1M, 403, 500 (3 min walk)

Tram

Museu do Carro Elétrico • Lines: 1, 18 (3 min walk)
Bicalho • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Train

Antigo Terminal Ferroviário da Alfândega (20 min walk)

Light rail

Casa da Música • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (23 min walk)
Carolina Michaelis • Lines: A, B, C, E, F (24 min walk)