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The Minnesota Transportation Museum is a train-lovers dream come true. Full of old train cars, the kids can explore from one car to the next, pretending to be passengers, engineers and conductors. Please note that prices and times are subject to change; this is one venue where our constant reminders to call ahead to verify information is particularly important. Prices change frequently. This is a good starter museum for family memberships. We recommend a MTM membership if your children are young and you can visit with a 1:1 parent child ratio. This membership will pay for itself if you regularly attend on Wednesday and/or Saturdays. On the other hand, we have found that older grade school, tweens and teens become bored with this museum after a visit or two as it is pretty much the same thing every time. Therefore, this may not be an ideal place to spend your membership dollars as your children grow. Learn more about this and other awesome local memberships here. On Saturdays guests can ride a real vintage caboose as part of their admission. Rides last 15 minutes and operate all day between 10-4. No need to book, just come visit the museum, and line up for a ride! The Blacksmith Shop is also open on Saturdays. The museum staff is mostly made up of highly knowledgeable volunteer train enthusiasts. Ask them anything. I challenge you to stump them. Saturday admission*: $18/adult; $12/Seniors; $12 Kids ages 5-15; $9/Toddlers ages 2-4; Free for Infants 0-5 years (that is likely a typo and they meant 0-1 year). A family package, which admits 2 adults and 2-4 children, is $50.00. *These prices were last verified in February 2022. On select Wednesdays, the Minnesota Transportation Museum hosts Tots & Trains from 10am – 12pm. Tots and Trains includes a train-themed story time, a craft and tot-friendly open play areas. Parents can relax with coffee and treats and there is sometimes a food truck available with a special Tots & Trains lunch deal. There are no train rides on Wednesdays, but the Blacksmith Shop is open and the price of admission is less on Wednesdays. The museum remains open until 4pm. See our Family Fun Calendar or MTM’s website for dates. *These prices were last verified in February 2022. Have a train fan in your family? Host your birthday party at the Jackson Street Roundhouse! Families can rent the Birthday Party Car for birthday party guests and family. Admission includes admission for up to 25 people, 2 hours in the party car set with tableware, dessert plates & napkins, a caboose ride, party favors and a gift for the birthday child. Find more ideas for birthday parties in our Guide to Birthday Parties for Twin Cities Kids.
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Membership to Minnesota Transportation Museum
Saturdays at Jackson Street Roundhouse
Tots & Trains
Minnesota Transportation Museum Birthday Reservations
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