Como-Harriet Streetcar Line Car Barn

The Minnesota Streetcar Museum Car Barn is a transport museum in Minneapolis housing restored streetcars from different eras of the city's public transit history. The collection displays vehicles representing various periods of development, each with distinct designs and construction methods.

The museum grew from the Minnesota Transportation Museum founded in 1962, following Minneapolis's replacement of streetcar lines with bus service in 1954. This shift marked the end of a transit era that had shaped urban life for generations.

The Como-Harriet and Excelsior heritage lines reflect how the city transformed its approach to moving people around over time. Riding these routes helps visitors understand how streetcars shaped the daily routines and connections between neighborhoods.

The location is easiest to reach on foot or by car, with parking available on site. The grounds offer plenty of space to explore, and comfortable shoes are recommended since there is considerable walking involved.

The museum preserves Duluth Street Railway Number 78, a streetcar built in 1893 that ranks among the oldest still operational in the entire country. This vehicle offers a direct look at the engineering and style of a transit era more than a century in the past.

Location: Southwest

Location: Minneapolis

Inception: January 1, 1970

Operator: Minnesota Streetcar Museum

Address: Queen Avenue South

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 18:30-20:30; Saturday-Sunday 12:30-20:30

Phone: +19529253543

Website: http://trolleyride.org

GPS coordinates: 44.92460,-93.31115

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:08