All Aboard for Storytime and Crafts
Bring your little engineers for a morning of stories, crafts, and hands-on play at the historic Jackson Street Roundhouse — where trains come to life for kids!
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$11 USD
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Suggested ages 0–6
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2 hours (10AM–12PM)
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Minnesota, United States
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Saint Paul
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- Interactive Storytime, Hands-On Crafts, Museum Exploration, Family Friendly, Learn Through Play, Train-Themed Fun, Creative Keepsakes, Open Play Area, Historic Roundhouse Setting, Memorable Morning Adventure
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- Museum admission with interactive storytime, crafts, play zone access, and exhibit exploration.
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- Bring your camera for photos, comfortable shoes for exploring, and a small tote for crafts to take home.
Tots & Trains Admission Features
Storytime & Imagination
Kids gather for engaging train-themed stories that inspire creativity and fun.
Craft & Create
Hands-on crafts help children connect history with creativity and take home their handmade keepsakes.
Explore the Trains
Kids explore real locomotives, exhibits, and the Kid Zone filled with interactive play.
Tots & Trains Admission Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Interactive Storytime
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Hands-On Crafts
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Museum Exploration
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Family Friendly
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Learn Through Play
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Train-Themed Fun
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Creative Keepsakes
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Open Play Area
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Historic Roundhouse Setting
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Memorable Morning Adventure
Description
All aboard for a morning of play and imagination! The *Tots & Trains* program at the Minnesota Transportation Museum’s Jackson Street Roundhouse invites young explorers (ages 0–6) and their families to experience trains like never before. Enjoy storytime filled with lively train tales, make creative crafts inspired by real locomotives, and explore the museum’s exhibits in a fun, interactive way. Watch trains move on one of the last operating turntables in the country, play in the Kid Zone, and meet friendly staff ready to share their love of railroads. It’s a hands-on morning designed to spark curiosity, learning, and joy — the perfect family outing for little conductors.
Itinerary
• Arrive at the Jackson Street Roundhouse between 9:45 and 10:00 AM • Enjoy storytime at 10:30 AM with engaging tales read by museum educators • Move to the craft area to create train-themed art and take home a keepsake • Explore exhibits, visit the Kid Zone, and watch trains move on the historic turntable • Wrap up your visit by 12:00 PM with happy memories and photos of your little engineer
Price & Availability
Adults $11 | Students $9 | Pre-K $6 | Infants Free | Family Bundle (2 Adults + 2 Kids) $37.45. Program runs every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 10AM–12PM.
Food & Drink
Light snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the museum café.
Instructions
Check in at the Jackson Street Roundhouse ticket counter upon arrival; tickets are Will Call only.
Restrictions
No drop-offs; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Transportation
Free parking available onsite at 193 Pennsylvania Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN.
Frequently Asked Questions
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