Children's Museums

Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Name: Twin City Model Railroad Museum
Address: 668 Transfer Rd Ste. 8, St Paul, MN 55114, St Paul, MN, US
Telephone: (651) 647-9628
Rating: 4.8

★★★★☆ 4.8 (816 reviews)

📍 668 Transfer Rd Ste. 8, St Paul, MN 55114

📞 (651) 647-9628

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–3 PM
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	10 AM–3 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	12–5 PM

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About Twin City Model Railroad Museum

Railroad history plus model & toy trains. Specialty model-railroad museum featuring large displays, toy trains & history exhibits. The museum features a 30' x 50' O-scale model train layout of the Twin City area, one of the largest interactive model railroad displays in the region. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 816 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Model Railroad Museum
Best For: All ages, especially kids who love trains
Main Attraction: 11,000+ sq ft with 30'x50' O-scale Twin City model train layout
Experience: Highly interactive with buttons to press and trains to operate
Location: Saint Paul, MN

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum features a 30' x 50' O-scale model train layout of the Twin City area, one of the largest interactive model railroad displays in the region
⭐The museum maintains model train layouts across multiple scales from Z gauge (smallest) to G gauge (largest), providing rare diversity in scale representation
⭐The Night Trains event features dimly lit, glowing town layouts with seasonal themes (including spooky Halloween variations), creating an immersive nighttime experience unique to the museum's programming
⭐The museum offers fully interactive layouts designed for all ages with numerous operational buttons and mini train tables, allowing visitors of all ages to directly control trains and accessories
⭐The museum achieves a 4.8-star rating from 816 reviews, indicating exceptional visitor satisfaction and consistent quality in educational experience delivery

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Arrive early for special events like Night Trains to secure parking in the front lot; visitors report having to use the back lot during afternoon visits, so plan extra time for parking and walking
💬Plan for at least one hour to experience the museum fully—interactive buttons and varied train scales (Z to G gauge) across multiple layouts provide substantial engagement for both children and adults
💬Take advantage of free admission days: Mother's Day (moms get free entry), Veterans Day (free for veterans), and Give to the Max 2025—great opportunities to visit at no cost
💡Bring children of all ages to interactive stations with operational buttons—the museum features mini train tables sized for toddlers and wooden train play sets alongside full-scale layouts, keeping engagement high across age groups
🕐Visit during seasonal special events like Night Trains (October-November spooky edition with treats and costumes welcome) or the Spring Hobby Show and Sale (May 9, 2026) for elevated experiences beyond the regular exhibits