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Our Mission:The Minnesota Transportation Museum invites travelers of all ages to experience the changing world of transportation.
Our vision: Aspiring to be the most visited transportation museum in the Upper Midwest.

The Minnesota Transportation Museum is constantly evolving. Come experience any one of our interactive exhibits, take a train, caboose, or bus ride, or simply stop in to enjoy the memories of days gone by.
Location | Corporate Office: 193 Pennsylvania Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55130
Phone: 651.228.0263 | Email Us

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All of the museum’s operations are available for group and charter rental. Please download this form for details and group reservations.
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Become a member of the Minnesota Transportation Museum
Members of the museum receive special benefits, riding, and admissions privileges. Members also receive the museum’s quarterly publication, the “Minnegazette”, which profiles the area’s prolific transportation legacy.

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Volunteer at one of MTM's venues in one of the many positions that exist - ticket agent, gift shop clerk, be an historical orator, etc
Whatever your interests, whatever your age, the MTM is bound to have a volunteer position that fits your skill!
Contact us for more information or to volunteer your services.

Contribute to the Minnesota Transportation Museum
How will we know tomorrow where we were yesterday? There's only one way - by preserving history.
The Minnesota Transportation Museum's goal is to preserve and educate the public about the surface transportation history of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. The Minnesota Transportation Museum has survived since 1962 because of the generous donations of time, talent, and treasure, not only from our museum members, but from generous outside contributions as well.

Why not consider a financial contribution to the Minnesota Transportation Museum. Specify which operation of the museum you'd like your contribution to work for. We have several options to consider when contributing to the museum.. Any contribution, large or small, is greatly appreciated.
For more information on financial contributions, email us or call us at 651-402-7497.

MTM is always looking for historical artifacts that can help us more effectively tell the history of surface transportation in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. If you have an item, or items, that could be considered as such and you would like to donate them to our carefully preserved collection email us or call us at 651-402-7497.
From all of us at the Minnesota Transportation Museum, thank you for helping us to continue in our mission - to preserve history.

Shop for merchandise from any of our locations, get a gift for that special someone on your shopping list, or pick up a remembrance of your visit to any of the museum’s locations.

The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway operates a regular schedule on weekends, holidays, and special events, May-October. Open other days and hours for special events, meetings, private parties and weddings.
Groups, charters and event planners, please call 715 755 3570 for advance reservations and requirements.

Pumpkin Express Train: October15, 16, 17, 2010
Begin your fun filled event by riding on a 1950s classic bus that will pick you up from Osceola High School parking lot in Osceola, Wisconsin at 1114 Oak Ridge Dr. The bus will bring you to the Osceola Depot where you will board the train for a ride to the pumpkin patch and other fun filled fall activities. You will be traveling through rural Wisconsin passing communities, farms and homes. When the train arrives at the festival grounds in Dresser, Wisconsin, passengers exit to enjoy pump car rides, games, wagon rides, face painting. Don’t forget to check out the haunted depot! Food (such as hamburgers, hot dogs, etc) will be available on the festival grounds for sale. This is always a sell out so make your reservations early. Wear a costume and see if you’re as scary as the ghouls in the haunted depot!
Friday, October 15th the pumpkin train departs at 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM Saturday, October 16th and Sunday, October 17th the pumpkin train departs at 9:30 AM, 10:30AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00PM and 2:00 PM. You do not have to take your same train back to the station in Osceola; last train on Friday will be 3 hours after the last departure.

A free pumpkin will be available for all children 15 and under.
Event will be held rain or shine, dress for outdoor weather – wear a costume!
Reservations for pumpkin trains should be made by 8:00 am on the day before your scheduled departure. There may be a small number of tickets available at the station, but may not be for the time you would like.

Adults $20, Seniors $20 (62 and older), Children $12 (ages 5-15), Children 5 and under $5 Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.

Marine on St. Croix, 11am, 2:30pm
Weekends and holidays May 8 through October 31, 2010 During this 1.5 hour, 20-mile trip, experience the scenic beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. Watch for turkeys, deer and bald eagles, and enjoy Bridal Veil and Buttermilk Falls and the many other brooks and streams along the way. Board the train in Osceola, Wisconsin at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. Travel along the sandstone bluffs of the St. Croix River valley, cross over the Cedar Bend Draw Bridge, journey through William O’Brien State Park and on to Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota. At Marine, the engine will do a run around and bring you back to Osceola. While onboard, visit the postal clerk in the mail car to learn how mail was caught “on the fly” and be sure to visit the concession car where you can purchase a railroad trinket, soda or snack.
Adults $17, Seniors $15 (62 and older), Children $8 (ages 5-15), Family $45 (two adults and two to four children under 16), Children 4 and under ride freewith paid adult but do need a boarding pass. Get tickets
Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.

Weekends and holidays May 8 through September 19 & October 23, 24, 30 & 31, 2010
The Dresser excursion train departs at 1:15pm, weekends and holidays May 8 through September 19th. This 50-minute round trip takes you from Osceola, Wisconsin to Dresser, Wisconsin. Board the train in Osceola at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. You’ll travel through rural Wisconsin passing communities, farms and homes. While onboard, visit the postal clerk in the mail car to learn how mail was caught “on the fly” and be sure to visit the concession car where you can purchase a railroad trinket, soda or snack. Once in Dresser, passengers are allowed some time to exit the train and stretch their legs while checking out the fully refurbished 1887 Dresser depot. You can almost imagine that the agent has just stepped out to meet your train.
Adults $12, Seniors $11 (62 and older), Children $6 (ages 5-15), Family $30 (two adults and two to four children under 16), Children 4 and under ride freewith paid adult but do need a boarding pass. Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.

Special Brunch Trains: Departures at 10am and 2pm
Mother's Day May 9th, Father's Day June 20th, Fall Leaf Viewing October 10th

The special brunch train departs at 10:00 AM on May 9th, June 20th and October 10th.
The special dinner train departs at 2:00 PM on May 9th, June 20th and October 10th.

Experience fine railroad dining as it was in the 1950s. Take a relaxing, climate-controlled two hour scenic ride through the St. Croix River valley aboard MTM’s Great Northern dining cars. Come celebrate with Mom or Dad or watch the colorful leaves. Our brunch is served buffet-style and consists of eggs, meat, potatoes, muffins, pancakes and beverages. Our dinner is served buffet-style and consists of two meat entrees, potatoes, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. You will not go home hungry

Prepaid reservations are required; your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Tickets are non-refundable.
Reservations for brunch/dinner trains must be made by 8:00 am on the Friday before your scheduled departure.
Seating is community-style (tables seat two or four passengers), unless specifically requested and/or as space permits.

Adults $50, Children $30 (ages 0-15) Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.

First Class service: 11:00am & 2:30pm
June 12, 26, July 3, 17, 31, August 7, 14, 28, September 11, 25 and October 2, 3 & 9, 2010
During this 1.5 hour, 20-mile trip experience the scenic beauty of the St. Croix River Valley while riding in the First Class Great Northern Dining Cars. Watch for turkeys, deer and bald eagles, and enjoy Bridal Veil and Buttermilk Falls and the many other brooks and streams along the way. Board the train in Osceola, Wisconsin at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. Travel along the sandstone bluffs of the St. Croix River valley, cross over the Cedar Bend Draw Bridge, journey through William O’Brien State Park and on to Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota. There the engine will do a run around and bring you back to Osceola. While onboard, visit the postal clerk in the mail car to learn how mail was caught “on the fly.” Come celebrate that special birthday, anniversary or just enjoy a First Class train ride. While on board the train your host/hostess will serve you with locally grown food or locally made desserts.

Reservations for first class service must be made by 8:00 am on the Friday before your scheduled departure.

All travelers $30 Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.

Fall Leaf Viewing Trips: September 26th, October 2, 3, & 9, 2010
During this 1.5 hour, 20-mile trip, experience the scenic beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. Watch for turkeys, deer and bald eagles, and enjoy Bridal Veil and Buttermilk Falls and the many other brooks and streams along the way. Board the train in Osceola, Wisconsin at the historic SOO Line depot, located at 114 Depot Road. Travel along the sandstone bluffs of the St. Croix River valley, cross over the Cedar Bend Draw Bridge, journey through William O’Brien State Park and on to Marine on the St. Croix, Minnesota. At Marine, the engine will do a run around and bring you back to Osceola. While onboard, visit the postal clerk in the mail car to learn how mail was caught “on the fly” and be sure to visit the concession car where you can purchase a railroad trinket, soda or snack.

The fall leaf viewing train departs at 11:00 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:30 PM and 4:15 PM on September 26th, October 2nd, 3rd, & 9th.
PLEASE NOTE: on September 25th there will be no 4:15 PM trip, instead join us at 5:00 PM for pizza or dinner, see schedule and prices under dinner/pizza trains list)

Adults $17, Seniors $15 (62 and older), Children $8 (ages 5-15), Family $45 (two adults and two to four children under 16), Children 4 and under ride free with paid adult but do need a boarding pass. Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.

Sunday Brunch Trains: Departures at 11 am (last cars on the regular train)
May 22, July 11, August 7, 22 and September 18.
Experience fine railroad dining as it was in the 1950s. Take a relaxing, climate-controlled 1.5 hour scenic ride through the St. Croix River valley aboard MTM’s Great Northern dining cars. Our brunch is served buffet-style and consists of eggs, meat, potatoes, muffins, pancakes and beverages. You will not go home hungry.

Adults $30, Children $20 (ages 5-15) Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.

Dinner or Pizza Trains: Departures at 5:00 pm and should return to the station by 7:30 pm, June 12, 26, July 3, 17, 31, August 14, 28, September 11 & 25, 2010
Dinner is served in the First Class Cars and Pizza is served in the Coach Cars.
In First Class experience fine railroad dining as it was in the 1950s. Take a relaxing, climate-controlled 2.5 hour scenic ride through the St. Croix River valley aboard MTM’s Great Northern dining cars. Our dinner is served buffet-style and consists of two meat entrees, potatoes, salad, bread, dessert and beverages. You will not go home hungry.
Pizza is a personal pan pizza (made by Village Pizzeria in Dresser, Wisconsin) beverage and brownie.

Reservations for dinner/pizza trains must be made by 8:00 am on the Friday before your scheduled departure.

Dinner Adults $49, Children $29 (ages 0-12) Pizza Adults $25, Children $15 (ages 0-12) Get tickets Your credit or debit card will be charged at the time you make your reservation. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover are accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.

Veterans Free Day Sunday June 6th and Friday July 2nd
All Veterans and their families can ride free of charge on Sunday June 6th and Friday July 2nd Space permitting on the 11 am and 2:30 pm Marine trip or the 1:15 pm Dresser trip.

Charters and Groups: Charter and group fares available for ALL train rides.
Call 715-755-3570 for more information. Get tickets

The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway will do special excursions for your group during the week or unscheduled times. If you are thinking of bringing a school or youth group, adult charter, company picnic or dinner train, or having a wedding, give us a call and we will help you with your event. Get tickets