This past weekend, we shared a very special moment as a family by visiting the Tram and Bus Museum of the City of Luxembourg. More than just a fun outing for our two-year-old son, who is crazy about anything with wheels, it was also a way to connect three generations through a shared story: that of public transport, hard work, and family pride.
From the moment we stepped inside, our little boy’s eyes lit up. Classic buses, vintage trams, and old ticket machines surrounded us, and he could hardly contain his excitement. He climbed into each vehicle, pretended to drive them, and explored every corner with endless energy. For him, it was like stepping into his favorite cartoons—except this time, everything was real.
But behind the fun, this visit held deeper meaning for me. My father started working when he was just 15 years old. His entire career was built around vehicles, public service, and manual labor. Visiting this museum with my son was a way to introduce him—through experience and emotion—to the work of his grandfather. I wanted him to understand that behind every bus, behind every seat and steering wheel, are stories of effort, people who wake up early and dedicate their lives to serving others.
The museum itself is small but packed with treasures: beautifully restored vehicles from the early days of Luxembourg’s transport system, authentic driver uniforms, vintage ticketing machines, detailed signage, and even a large model of the tram network. The volunteers on-site were incredibly kind and knowledgeable, sharing stories about how the city once relied on trams and how the bus network evolved over the years.
It felt like time stood still. I watched my son run between the vehicles, filled with wonder, and I couldn’t help but think about my father doing this kind of work day after day, with dedication and pride. It made this experience not just educational, but deeply personal and emotional.
To top it all off, right next to the museum, there’s a lovely outdoor playground where children can play safely and let off steam. It was the perfect way to round off the visit—while we took a break, our little boy kept pretending he was still on a bus, waving and laughing.
📍 Tram and Bus Museum of the City of Luxembourg
63 Rue de Bouillon, L-1248 Luxembourg
🕐 Open one Sunday per month. More info: https://www.musee-tram-bus.lu
