Trace the evolution of transport in Venezuela by exploring this museum's vintage collection of planes, trains and automobiles.
The Caracas Transport Museum is a tribute to the vintage vehicles that got Venezuela on the move. The 5-acre (2-hectare) complex houses a large collection of horse-drawn carriages, locomotives, planes and cars.
Go to the carriage room for the collection of wagons and 19th-century horse-drawn carriages. Study the seating, craftsmanship and large wheels of these well-preserved vehicles.
Among the first railway lines to be laid in Venezuela were those connecting the capital city to its port of La Guaira in the 1870s. Study the museum's collections of old locomotives, some of which date back to the late 19th century.
Peruse the impressive array of old cars that includes a Rolls Royce from the 1920s and a Chevrolet that was used by the Caracas police force during the 1950s. See the presidential cars that used to transport the country’s leaders. A little further along, find the small collection of vintage fire trucks.
For fans of flight, the aviation hangar will be a highlight. See a Douglas DC3 from the late 1940s that served as an executive jet for the president and members of the national government. Get a closer look at the Short Skyvan that was used to carry mail. Other planes in the collection include a twin-engine propeller Beech C45 and a two-seater Fairchild PT 19. Read the commemorative plaque to aviator Frank E. Boland. In 1912, he made the first flight over Venezuela.
Spacious exotic gardens surround the museum, so save some time to walk among the tropical trees and plants.
Caracas Transport Museum is only open to the general public on Sundays, from morning until late in the afternoon. There is a small admission fee to pay. Check for temporary exhibits in the museum’s main office, which also houses a library full of documents and books relating to transport.
The Caracas Transport Museum is approximately 7 miles (11 kilometres) to the east of the city centre. It sits right next to East Park with its lakes and scenic trails. Take the metro to the Los Dos Caminos Station just outside the museum.
