Getting ready forSensory-Friendly Hours at the Jackson Street Roundhouse.
The Minnesota Transportation Museum's Jackson Street Roundhouse in Saint Paul holds Sensory-Friendly Hours on the first Saturday of each month, 1:00 to 4:00 pm, with lighting and audio reduced wherever possible, single-use earplugs, fidgets, emesis bags and small fans, caboose rides on a set schedule, and a museum social story.
“We understand that some areas of the museum may be overwhelming due to sound and activity levels.”
“To provide a more comfortable experience, we offer Sensory-Friendly Hours on the first Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. During this time, lighting and audio will be reduced wherever possible.”
“Additional sensory supports are provided both in the museum and on the caboose ride, including single use earplugs, fidgets, emesis bags, and small fans.”
Saturday admission includes a 15-minute train ride. Rides run rain, snow or shine, and in winter the caboose is heated.
Saturday caboose rides are not wheelchair accessible at this time, and most historic train cars aren't either. All exhibit areas and restrooms are wheelchair accessible, and a free manual wheelchair is available first come, first served: ask at the ticket window.
December weekends are Santa's Train Shop. For questions about the first Saturday in December, or any accessibility question, email office@trainride.org or call 651-228-0263.
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whether Sensory-Friendly Hours need a separate ticket
Call 651-228-0263More about Minnesota Transportation Museum, Jackson Street Roundhouse
Louder, in the museum's words
Kids' Zone, at the front of the museum (sometimes there might be a lot of other people playing in this space)not stated
Saturday admission (train ride included): adults 18 and up $16.05, students 6 to 15 $10.70, Pre-K 3 to 5 $5.35, and a Family of 4 bundle (2 adults and 2 children) $42.80. Wednesday admission (no train rides): adults $10.70, students $8.56, Pre-K $5.35, Family of 4 bundle $37.45. Tickets are Will Call: give your name at the ticket window. Book online, or buy at the window.
Museums for All tickets are bought at the ticket window; bring your EBT card and photo ID.
You can bring outside food and drinks. The gift shop sells a limited selection of packaged snacks and drinks, $1 each. The museum takes cash, check and all major credit cards.
Accessible restrooms are at the back of the museum on the main level, with baby changing tables and a water fountain in front.
The entrance is next to the parking lot off Pennsylvania Avenue, which has accessible parking spaces. There are ramps at the entrance and throughout the museum.
Volunteers welcome communication with AAC devices and in writing.
