Osceola Depot - Minnesota Transportation Museum
Location
114 Depot Rd
Osceola, WI
54020
United States
45° 19' 3.1188" N, 92° 42' 27.7488" W
See map: Google Maps
The Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway main ticket office is located in the Osceola Depot in Osceola, Wisconsin.
Phone: 715-755-3570
Email: contact@mtmuseum.org or office@trainride.org
Website: www.mtmuseum.org or www.trainride.org
In addition to the ticket office, the Osceola Depot also houses a train-themed gift shop.
Directions
Osceola is about a one-hour drive from the Twin Cities area.
- Take I-35E or I-35W north out of the Twin Cities.
- Take the first exit (MN Hwy 97) after I-35W and I-35E merge and go east until you come to MN Hwy 95.
- Travel north on MN Hwy 95 about 5 miles to MN Hwy 243 where you'll see a sign for Osceola.
- Turn right (East) and proceed across the St. Croix River into Wisconsin. Osceola is immediately east of the St. Croix River.
- Once in Osceola, you'll come to WI Hwy 35. Turn right (South).
- Proceed under the railroad bridge, and immediately turn right again onto Depot Road.
- The Depot is one block ahead.
- You will find visitor parking spaces along Depot Road leading up to the depot.
Map from Minneapolis to Osceola Depot:
Related attractions
On the other side of the river is the Osceola Landing of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
The William O'Brien State Park is located about 7.5 miles or 15 minutes south on MN-95, near the town of Marine-on-St. Croix (the train ride passes through O'Brien and sometimes even stops to pick up campers).
Franconia Sculpture Park is about 7 miles or 10 minutes north on MN-95
Heading in the same direction is Interstate State Park / Taylor's Falls less than 9 miles or 15 minutes north also on MN-95.
Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway and the Osceola Depot also participate in Osceola's Annual Wheels & Wings Celebration which is held each fall.
Map from Osceola Depot to Osceola Landing
website:
Public field trips at Osceola Depot - Minnesota Transportation Museum
Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Travel though the beautiful St. Croix River Valley in vintage railway equipment -- children are allowed and encouraged to explore the cars which usually includes a variety of coaches, a box car or two (with grates over the open doors), a mail car, and a caboose. Volunteer crew members are always happy to meet passengers and answer questions.
Ticket price is $8/person ages 2 and up and free for...
Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Travel though the beautiful St. Croix River Valley in vintage railway equipment -- children are allowed and encouraged to explore the cars which usually includes a variety of coaches, a box car or two (with grates over the open doors), a mail car, and a caboose. Volunteer crew members are always happy to meet passengers and answer questions.
Ticket price is $8/person ages 2 and up and free for...
Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
For the first time in the history of the Osceola and St Croix Valley Railway, the start of their rail season must be delayed due to poor track conditions. Exactly how long it will take to repair the tracks is unknown as inspections are still underway, but it is believed it will be several weeks. With the advice of the Depot Manager, our Homeschool Adventure Marine on St. Croix round trip has...
Saturday, May 18, 2013 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Travel though the beautiful St. Croix River Valley in vintage railway equipment -- children are allowed and encouraged to explore the cars which usually includes a variety of coaches, a box car or two (with grates over the open doors), a mail car, and a caboose. Volunteer crew members are always happy to meet passengers and answer questions.
Ticket price is $8/person ages 2 and up and free for...
Saturday, October 8, 2011 - 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Travel though the beautiful St. Croix River Valley in vintage railway equipment -- children are allowed and encouraged to explore the cars which usually includes a variety of coaches, a box car or two (with grates over the open doors), a mail car, and a caboose. Volunteer crew members are always happy to meet passengers and answer questions.
We are scheduled for the 4:15pm Regular Schedule to...
Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Registration for this field trip is now closed. If you wish to join us, you may purchase tickets directly from the Minnesota Transportation Museum at www.trainride.org. Regular fare is $17/adult and $8/child. Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE: The Hwy 243 bridge between Franconia, MN. and Osceola, WI. is closed for repair. Detours direct motorists through Taylors Falls on Hwy 8 in Minnesota and Hwy...
