Upcoming Events

Sunday 14th April 2024 – Brisbane Tramway Anniversary

Come ride some of our Brisbane trams 55 years after the closure of the Brisbane Tramway system on the 13 April 1969. A couple of our Brisbane trams will operate during the day. Additionally, we will celebrate the centenary of Brisbane ‘Dreadnought’ tram 180, which entered traffic during 1924 and currently the only operational ‘Dreadnought’ in Australia.

Sunday 20th-21st April 2024 – Sutherland Shire Citizen Heritage Festival

The Sutherland Shire Citizens Heritage Festival has been running for over 30 years, showcasing the many interesting heritage places and events in our Shire. In conjunction with the National Trust of Australia and with assistance of Sutherland Council, many local voluntary groups will come together to showcase their activities and the heritage of the Sutherland Shire. The Sydney Tramway Museum and the Sydney Bus Museum will be operating trams and buese across the weekend connecting Loftus Station and the Sydney Tramway Museum with other venues and attractions around the Shire. The vintage bus will run on an hourly schedule, allowing passengers to hop on and off at your leisure. (A gold coin donation would be appreciated).

Sunday 22nd June 2024 – Trams After Dark

An old favourite returns! The Winter Soltice brings a crisp, clear air ideal for photographs or snuggling up to your partner on a journey back in time. There is nothing like travelling in a vintage trams after dark – come and experience it for yourself!

Saturday 7th December 2023 – Members & Friends Christmas BBQ

The Board of the Sydney Tramway Museum invites Members & Friends and their friends and family to a members afternoon BBQ and tram rides on Saturday, 7th December.

Check back soon; events are always being discussed and planned. For events further out, details may change as the date draws closer. In the meantime look at some of our past events.