Minnesota Transportation Museum
Museum Museum preserving historic trains, trolleys, and transportation artifacts
Across several Minnesota sites, the Minnesota Transportation Museum preserves historic streetcars and locomotives, runs excursion trains and operates the Jackson Street Roundhouse; railfans ride restored equipment and tour workshops.
How to Get to Minnesota Transportation Museum #
The museum’s major campus, the Jackson Street Roundhouse, is in the Midway area of Saint Paul. It is accessible by car and local transit; exact directions, operating days and special-event schedules are posted on the museum’s official site and event pages.
Tips for Visiting Minnesota Transportation Museum #
- Check for special events at the Jackson Street Roundhouse-steam days and rail festivals bring locomotives out of the shops.
- If interested in hands-on experiences, ask about cab rides or supervised access; many of the museum's volunteers are former railroaders who enjoy explaining systems and techniques.
Best Time to Visit Minnesota Transportation Museum #
The Minnesota Transportation Museum is most animated during its operating season and special event days when locomotives roll and exhibits are staffed.
Weather & Climate near Minnesota Transportation Museum #
Minnesota Transportation Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (761 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 19 mm.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.
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