The Ballarat Tramway Museum ran a number of events throughout the month of May, which will culminate in a morning tea next weekend.

On Saturday and Sunday, many of the trams were operational during an open day, with the scrubber car (the tram that cleans the tracks) taking passengers for the first time.

Other activities have included a 'Lost Landscape Tour', visiting the sites of the Shell House, the original Wendouree Railway Station and the old Ballarat Zoo.

Museum marketing manager Peter Waugh said there was a close link between trams and the history of the Ballarat community.

"Most people look at a tram and think public transport," Mr Waugh said. "We want people to think trams - an integral part of Ballarat's history."

Mr Waugh said that many members of the public didn't realise the number of trams in Ballarat.

"The museum has 15 trams, three of which are undergoing extensive restoration, and 12 of which are fully operational."

Claire Carrucan was at the playground with her two three-year-old boys, Sam and Jack, when they decided to come and have a look at the museum.

"They love Thomas the Tank Engine - so they've loved seeing Toby," Mrs Carrucan said.