Museum of Technology and Transportation
Established in 2006 in a former tram depot, the museum is one of the largest technology museums in the country.
The exhibition is dedicated to Szczecin’s public transportation system and the automotive industry. The Museum of Technology and Transportation is located in the former tram depot on Niemierzyńska Street, which was built at the beginning of the 20th century, specifically in 1907. The construction was necessitated by a lack of space for the growing number of trams. Land used for allotment gardens and the site of a county cemetery were acquired for the project. The building was designed by two Berlin architects—Steinmetz and Griesbach. The gabled roof with a glass front, in which a clock was installed, is particularly striking. Before the outbreak of World War II, the depot was modernized twice—in 1912 and at the turn of the year from 1929 to 1930. The Niemierzyn depot was the first depot in Szczecin to resume operations after World War II—it opened as early as 1945. The facility is a terminal depot with 16 tracks inside. Starting in 1945, Niemierzyn served only tram line 3; toward the end of its operation, it also served lines 4, 11, and 12. The last departure from this depot in history took place on October 1, 2004—it was tram line 11. In 2009, the modernization of the Niemierzyn depot began, and its interior spaces were handed over to the Museum of Technology and Transportation. The museum opened its doors a year later. Today, visitors can see historic trams, buses, cars, and motorcycles in the former depot. Permanent exhibitions include, among others: “Szczecin Automobiles, 1919–1944,” “Polish Automobiles—Vehicles of the People’s Republic of Poland,” “Single-Track Vehicles from the People’s Republic of Poland,” “Polish Prototypes,” and “Vehicles of Uniformed Services.” Ticket prices are: 10 PLN (regular), 5 PLN (reduced), 24 PLN (family ticket, 1 or 2 adults and children, maximum 5 people), group ticket 5 PLN (10 or more people). Admission is free on Tuesdays (except for “Eureka of Movement”). The Niemierzyn Depot was added to the Voivodeship List of Historic Monuments in November 2005. The museum has an elevator for people with limited mobility, which allows wheelchair users to access the exhibition in the basement and the café on the upper floor. Visitors can purchase souvenirs at the ticket office.
Szczecin Museum of Technology and Transportation – The History of Vehicles in the Historic Tram Depot
The Museum of Technology and Transportation in Szczecin is one of Poland’s largest technology museums and a worthwhile destination for visitors to the Baltic Sea region. Housed in the former Niemierzyn tram depot, which was designed in 1907 by the Berlin architects Steinmetz and Griesbach, the museum combines impressive industrial architecture with a vibrant history of transportation. The striking gabled roof with a glass front and built-in clock makes the building an eye-catcher even from the outside. The depot has been a listed historic building since November 2005.
Permanent Exhibits: Trams, Automobiles, and Prototypes
Inside the former depot, with its 16 tracks, historic streetcars, buses, cars, and motorcycles are on display. The permanent exhibitions include, among others, “Stettin Automobiles from 1919–1944,” “Polish Automobiles—Vehicles of the People’s Republic of Poland,” as well as “Polish Prototypes” and “Vehicles of Uniformed Services.” The museum thus offers a unique insight into the history of mobility in the region and in Poland. Admission is free on Tuesdays.
Szczecin as a Day Trip Destination from Usedom and the Baltic Sea Coast
Szczecin is located near the German Baltic Sea coast and is easily accessible from vacation destinations such as Usedom, Rügen, or Fischland-Darß-Zingst. Those exploring the coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania can easily combine a detour to this lively city with a visit to the museum. Szczecin is also about an hour’s drive from Greifswald or Stralsund, making it an excellent destination for a day trip.
Accommodations nearby
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
Old school Rieth
● Rieth
The Alte Schule Rieth is a guest and group house with style and charm. The rooms of the historic building have been transformed over many years into very pretty guest rooms of various sizes. There is a campsite and hayloft sleeping accommodation available. Breakfast is possible.
Tanger Farm
● Ramin
Vacation in the saddle - With us you can enjoy peace and relaxation in a family atmosphere as well as a variety of leisure activities.