Choo-Choose Lake Superior Railroad Museum

All Aboard - for a trip back in time.  The Lake Superior Railroad Museum is located in the historic Union Depot in downtown Duluth, Minnesota.  This green-roofed building was built in 1892 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  There is a fee to enter the museum.  However, if you have AAA or AARP, you can get a 10% discount. 

 Union Depot

After we purchase our tickets, we go down to level one (elevator or stairs).  This is where the locomotives and rolling stock are displayed (and, yes, there are restrooms down here).  

Locomotives

Inside the Locomotive

Kids of all ages will enjoy climbing in and around these giant locomotives and walking through the passenger cars. 

 Parlor Car

 Dining Car

There are interactive exhibits and games for the kids.  While walking around, the kids can be on the lookout for “hobo” signs and learn what each symbol means.  I have fun adapting their “I SPY” game for kids into my version of a photo scavenger hunt.

"I SPY" Game

Hobo Sign (lift the knob to reveal its meaning)

The Depot Square recreates the look of Duluth in 1910.  We stroll down the wooden boardwalk passing a collection of businesses including, but not limited to, a Fire Station, Bank, and Doctor’s Office.  Here we can peek into the past to see how folks lived and worked in 1910. 

Depot Square

Fire Station

Bank

Doctor's Office

If you are in Duluth, and you like trains, you've got to “see ‘em at the museum”.  

For information on the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, click on the following link:

Lake Superior Railroad Museum