Accessibility
At Jackson Street Roundhouse, we are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all visitors to learn about rail history and preservation.
If you have any accessibility questions about Jackson Street Roundhouse please reach out to office@trainride.org or call 651-228-0263.
General Information
Jackson Street Roundhouse is located at 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East in Saint Paul, Minnesota, just minutes from the State Capitol and downtown Saint Paul.
Entrance
The entrance to the museum is located next to the parking lot off Pennsylvania Avenue. The lot includes accessible parking spaces. The building is ADA accessible, with ramps available at the entrance and throughout the museum.
Restrooms
Accessible restrooms are located at the back of the museum on the main level. Both restrooms include baby changing tables.
Accepted Payments
We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards.
Food and Beverage
Visitors are welcome to bring outside food and beverages into the museum. Tables and chairs are available in the main museum bay for your convenience. A limited selection of packaged snacks and drinks is also available for purchase in the museum gift shop.
Visitors with Limited Mobility
A free manual wheelchair is available at the museum on a first-come, first-served basis. Please inquire at the ticket window.
Personal mobility devices are welcome throughout the museum.
All exhibit areas and restrooms are wheelchair accessible – however most historic train cars are not.
Please note: Our Saturday caboose rides are not wheelchair accessible at this time.
Visitors with Communication Disabilities
Our volunteers welcome communication with ACC devices and written communication.
Sensory Friendly Hours
We understand that some areas of the museum may be overwhelming due to sound and activity levels. During normal hours, there may be loud noises, audio and video displays, and other unpredictable sounds.
To provide a more comfortable experience, we offer Sensory-Friendly Hours on the first Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. During this time, lighting and audio will be reduced wherever possible.
Available Resources
A museum social story is available to help visitors prepare for their experience.
Minnesota Transportation Museum Social Story
Additional sensory supports are provided both in the museum and on the caboose ride, including single use earplugs, fidgets, emesis bags, and small fans.
During our monthly sensory friendly hours, caboose rides are offered on the following schedule:
1:40PM, 2:00PM, 2:20PM, 2:40PM, 3:00PM