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.
Minnesota Transportation Museum at a Glance#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -16° - -5° | -17° | 23 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -12° - -1° | -12° | 19 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -5° - 6° | -4° | 44 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 15° | 6° | 61 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 22° | 16° | 86 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 14° - 27° | 21° | 111 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 17° - 29° | 23° | 104 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 28° | 22° | 103 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 23° | 16° | 79 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 16° | 8° | 60 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -4° - 5° | -3° | 46 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -12° - -3° | -13° | 25 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
