Minnesota Transportation Museum
| Address: | 193 Pennsylvania Ave E, St Paul, MN 55130, USA |
| Phone: | +1 651-228-0263 |
| Site: | trainride.org |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | Closed Closed 10AM–4PM Closed Closed 10AM–4PM Closed |
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Chris Nelson
The roundhouse is a hidden gem in St Paul. A number of cars and engines are on display to see and some to walk through, while others are in various stages of refurbishing. There is plenty of hands-on activities for the kids with Thomas tables and things to play on, but there is a lot of history of the railroads in the area to read for the adult set. The web site has special events listed, as the museum has started hosting events with the local breweries and distilleries.
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adam eggert
This place is WAY cool! It plucks you out of this world and plops you back in the 1940s Americana. I didnt think I was into this old school trains, but I was taken by them. My 2 year old son loved it too. He could climb on stuff in the train cars, and press all the buttons in the engine - right up his alley! We sprung for the membership and have loved it. They have several train tables to play with as well, which every kid loves.
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the lovely Cleo
Lots to explore, kids love it toddler wednesdays are awesome snack storytime and craft included in ticket price. I highly recommend buying a membership, cheap and totally worth it if you plan on going more then 2 or 3 times a year. Very helpful volunteer staff, many are knowledgeable about the trains and equipment and great with the kids. Plus Ive never felt judged here when my kid has a melt down.
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Ben Pofahl
Good museum for young kids, old kids, and adults. Several restored old train cars and cabooses to explore. Young kids enjoyed taking a ride in a caboose. If you can, check out the steam engine that is being restored in the huge shop. Older kids will like the hands-on blacksmith shop. The museum is run by an impressively large crew of friendly, passionate volunteers.
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Brandon Gatz
This place is the coolest hidden gem in the Twin Cities. Take your kids and do the caboose rides on vintage railroad equipment. Check out their simulator and some of their projects in the shop. The story of Minnesota that unfolds in their exhibits is truly fascinating with railroad involvement.
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Mike Huber
A very live and in - progress place. There is a real sense of possibility, and of the fact that the railroad system involved a huge amount of actual work. I love the fact that it isnt all polished and neat. It smells like railroads and metal being worked.
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Rob McGarry
Great place to visit with kids. There are a few full train cars inside the building, so weather isnt a factor. We were there when Santa was stopping by, and even were able to take a short train ride on an old passenger car.
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Bill Clark
Smaller than I expected but being able to tour an active roundhouse with actual restorations in progress was great. Much like the NC Museum in Spencer NC where actual work is being done. Nice tour of the facility.
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David Hill
They need to find a way to accurately tell people when they are open. Promising trains to a two year old and finding the place closed during the hours it is supposed to be open is very irritating.
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Don Rideaux-Crenshaw
The train ride is great -- make sure your child (or your inner child) gets to ride in the cupola. If you go on a Wednesday or a Friday, be sure to visit the blacksmith shop.
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Brett Johnson
A hidden gem. My 3-year-old son is a train junkie and loved every minute here. It is a little rough around the edges but charming. It made me feel like a kid again.
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Katie Lawrence
Little train ride. Great interactive things for small children. A train conductor simulated driving experience. Restored train cars.
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Matt Glatzel
This is bar none the best train museum in existence. You get up close and personal with true trains and train enthusiasts. Incredible!
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Steve Mouchet
This is a great family place to learn and see trains. There is a short caboose ride, a blacksmith shop, and restoration shop.
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Seth C
Great place for young kids! Caboose rides on Saturday. Vintage rail cars. Fun play areas. Ask for the tour of the shop!
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Renee H
My son could have stayed here for days. There are so many interesting things to look at. Train rides are short, but fun.
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Alyana Michaels
I go there on tues and clean with a crew from Midwest special services, its a interesting place of old trains
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Jason Hawthorne
Small museum. Train ride is a quick 15 minute ride. There is a decent toy train area for the kids.
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Jeremy Johnson
This is a great place to bring your child and learn the history of trains yourself
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the gamer
My kids and me have a great time at this Museum and we coming back soon. ......
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David Ronken
If you like trains this is the place to go to. Can even get a short train ride.
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Dartagnan Johnson
Nice musium you can even take a train ride too look for the cat in the story
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Chris Harrington
My son loved it. Bathrooms were a little sketchy for those with young kids.
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Don Hankins
Great train museum in an old roundhouse. Great place to take children.
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Desra Krogmeier
My son loved this place and he was super excited to ride the train.
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Kris Sherman
This place is amazing and so worth the time to go check it out
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Dean Reasoner
Great museum for families with lots for small children to do.
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Suzanne Svendsen
Fun family-friendly place to spend an afternoon.
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Tony LaMere
Really great for train lovers! All ages.
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Tiffany Pankratz
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Jennifer Lucas
Amazing museum! Very kid friendly!
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jack cambest
Great place to take your kids!
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Mike Prinzhorn
Great railroad museum
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Nic Romero
Cool place to visit.
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Mike Lustig
Lots of history
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ann bahnemann
Very expensive
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Tammy Helms
Awesome place
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Christopher Hayden Sr.
Cool place.
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Victor Shevchuk
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