Hannoversche Streetcar Museum

At the end of the 19th century, the streetcar was an important part of industrialization and urban development. It was not until the 1950s that it faced competition from increasing car traffic and had to give way in many places. The trend was to drive yourself instead of being driven.

From the 19th century horse-drawn streetcar to the subway

In its indoor halls and outdoor grounds, the Hanover Tram Museum displays a selection of vehicles—ranging from 19th-century horse-drawn trams to the subway. The main building features exhibitions on the technical and historical context of the “tram.” These include, for example, the development of individual transit companies, technical aspects of streetcars, and a subway signal box from the Berlin Transport Company. Visitors can ride on the streetcars, practice driving and braking on a simulator, or visit the cinema. The museum also offers special exhibitions and events for all ages.

Support association uses facilities of the old potash plant

For the museum, the sponsoring association uses the largely preserved facilities of the old potash works, the buildings and the tracks of the former works railroad, all laid out in the standard gauge of the railroad. Streetcars have the same gauge.

Telecommunications and HiFi Museum

Since 2022, the site has also been home to the Hannoversche Telecommunications Museum and the North German Museum of Hi-Fi and Studio Technology. Both exhibition areas can be reached via a historic tram on the regularly scheduled loop route.

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Hannover Telecommunications Museum

Telecommunications technology that was state of the art until around 1995: Since July 2022, visitors have been able to experience the latest technology in a more than 600 square meter...

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© North German Museum for HiFi and Studio Technology (source)

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North German Museum for HiFi and Studio Technology

The museum has set itself the task of presenting media-historical equipment and techniques with their various media and sound carriers for recording and listening to...

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