- 1021 Bandana Blvd E, Suite 222 • St. Paul, Minnesota 55108 • 651-647-9628
New Book Chronicles 75 Year History of the Twin City Model Railroad Museum
The storied history of the Twin City Model Railroad Museum is chronicled in a new book titled The Twin City Model Railroad Club/Museum 1934-2009.
The book is now available in the Museum's gift shop; cost is $20 including tax.
Admission and Hours
July 31st & August 1st
August 7th & August 8th
See MN-DOT website for details
Museum admission is $6.00. Admission for children under 5 is FREE. This includes admission to the new Toy Train Division next door in the Chimneys Building on Saturdays and Sundays.
Group RatesGroups with 20 or more paid admissions (persons age 5 and above) pay $5.00 per person for admission to the Museum, $1 off the regular admission price.
To qualify for the group rate, groups must be pre-arranged by contacting the TCMRM Vice President of Education Michael Mackner in writing at:
Michael Mackner
PO Box 234
Marine on the St. Croix, MN 55047-0234
or by email at mmackner@peoplepc.com.
Guided tours are available at additional charge of $25.00 for the guide.
We thank all of our loyal visitors and new visitors for your patronage.
Regular Museum Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am to 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Toy Train Division Hours |
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| Saturday | 10:00 am to 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Admission |
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| Age 5 and Older | $6.00 | |
| Children Under 5 | FREE | |
Location and Directions
The Musuem is located on the 2nd floor of Bandana Square, a historic Twin Cities railroad building. The building was constructed in 1885 and once housed a Northern Pacific Railway repair shop. The Toy Train Division is located in the historic Chimneys Building just to the North of Bandana Square. The museum address is:
1021 Bandana Boulevard East, Suite 222
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55108-5111
Phone: 651-647-9628
Bandana Square is handicap accessible. There are two elevators, one in the main atrium and the other at the north end of the building, near the museum. Restrooms are also located next to the museum entrance.
Parking is FREE and provides ample space for cars and buses.
The museum is conveniently located between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. From Interstate 94, take the Lexington Avenue exit and go north on Lexington about 1.3 miles. Turn left (west) onto Energy Park Drive and go approximately 2 blocks. Bandana Square will be on your right (north side of Energy Park Drive).
