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Minnesota
Transportation
Museum

Ride the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway
& Visit the Transportation Museum in St. Paul, MN

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.

All Activities

Dresser Ice Cream Train From $21.40

If you love trains and can’t live without ice cream, the Summer Ice Cream Train is your perfect escape! This delightful journey is a must for families, ice cream enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a sweet summer adventure. Board our historic train in Osceola, WI, and take a short, scenic ride to the charming Dresser Depot in Dresser, WI.

Osceola Marine Excursion From $32.10 - $85.60

All aboard for an unforgettable journey! Ride our beautifully restored vintage trains through the breathtaking St. Croix River Valley, where golden sandstone bluffs, stunning waterfalls, native wildlife, and lush vegetation create a scenic escape like no other. Enhance your experience with snacks, refreshing drinks, and beer as you relax in our historic train cars. A knowledgeable car host will share fascinating stories and history about the train and the railroad, adding a touch of nostalgia to your adventure.

Princess Train From $42.80

Bring your little princes and princesses and watch their eyes light up with joy as they meet their favorite royal sisters, Elsa and Anna, aboard our vintage train. This magical event is perfect for families, couples, groups, and train enthusiasts alike! Space is limited for this exclusive event, so don’t miss your chance to experience the magic! Secure your spot on the Princess Train today and create memories that will last a lifetime!

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
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Train Adventure with Grandkids

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
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Scenic and Family-Friendly Train Ride

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
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Museum Visit with Great Tour

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
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Fun Train Museum Experience

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
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Great Family Fun at Easter Train Event

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