Visit us at the Jackson Street Roundhouse Museum
The Jackson Street Roundhouse Museum is open every Wednesday and Saturday, 10AM – 4PM.
Take a ride on the Osceola & St. Croix Railway
Please Note: All ticket sales are non-refundable.
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Welcome to Minnesota Transportation Museum
The Minnesota Transportation Museum holds a unique place in the city of St. Paul, state of Minnesota, and for the nation. The Jackson Street Roundhouse is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to a rich array of historical collections from active railcar restorations to railway memorabilia. The museum also operates seasonal passenger train rides through the St. Croix River Valley on Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway. As one of the last operating roundhouses built by James J. Hill to serve the Great Northern Railway, the Jackson Street Roundhouse had a direct role in the economic and cultural development of our region and the westward expansion of the United States.
Reviews and Testimonials
★★★★★
We are so fortunate to enjoy the Twin Cities as our playground. This weekend's adventure with our grandson was to visit the train museum, ride the train and visit Santa. There was so much to do. It was one of the best adventures we have had yet. The Christmas music with children participating was amazing and provided us old folks a bit of a rest while escorting our young ones. Popcorn and apple juice hit the spot.
– Elizabeth Moldenhauer
Perfect 90 minute ride! Enjoyed walking the train cars and seeing the outside scenery. Especially enjoyed the ride back on the last car's outside deck. I have 2 littles (2&4) and it was the perfect length with lots to see and learn. Our car host was very knowledgeable and let us know when special things were coming up like the waterfall, caves and river crossing. Highly recommend! We are so fortunate to enjoy the visit!
– Elizabeth Moldenhauer
Loved my afternoon visit here! The indoor space was very cozy and love getting to see the model train sets, the handful of restored cars with fun little history lessons around them. Also got to enjoy a tour of the roundhouse with Garry who was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Unfortunately wasn't able to visit on the weekend so I couldn't indulge in a caboose ride but definitely want to do so on another occasion!
– Emil Cepeda
Cool museum with several restored train cars to walk through and lots to look at throughout the historic roundhouse building. We went on a Saturday and it wasn't very busy. The several volunteers working that day were very friendly and knowledgeable. Our 2 year old especially enjoyed the included caboose ride, playing with the toy trains, watching the model trains, and "driving" the steam engine.
– Arika Arndt
Fun place! Brought my three kids (aged 7, 5, 5) for their Easter Egg Hunt/Train ride event and that was our first time visiting the Minnesota Transportation Museum. It was super kid friendly, kids loved the trains they could get into, they enjoyed the crafts that were out for kids, they loved the egg hunt, it was well organized (or as well organized as it could be with 100ish families). Volunteers were friendly and the price was affordable.
– Adan Pachon Mueller