Minnesota Streetcar Museum

Location

Minneapolis, MN
Streetcar rides at Como-Harriet and Excelsior.

Charter Guidelines

1. Minimum charter is 1/2 hour
2. Streetcar capacity is 48 adults
3. Reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance
4. Payment should be received at least one week in advance

Como-Harriet Streetcar Line Location

The Como-Harriet Streetcar Line is located southwest of downtown Minneapolis. It operates between Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun. The Linden Hills Station is at Queen Ave. So. and W. 42nd St. You can also board at the Lake Calhoun platform, on Richfield Road south of W. 36th St. From Interstate 35-W, use the W. 46th St. exit. Go west to E. Lake Harriet Pkwy. Follow the Parkway around the Lake to W. 42nd St. Park in the pay lot to your left ($1 per vehicle) or cross the streetcar tracks for on-street parking.

Excelsior Streetcar Line Location

The Excelsior Streetcar Line is located in west-suburban Excelsior, about fifteen miles west of downtown Minneapolis. It runs between Water Street and Old Excelsior Road. Board adjacent to the Excelsior and Lake Minnetonka Historical Society's museum between 3rd and George Streets. You can also board at Old Excelsior Road just to the west of the intersection of Old Excelsior and Minnetonka Boulevard.

Take Highway 7, accessible from Interstate 494, west past the Excelsior exit to County Road 19. Turn right at County Road 19 and right again at the first stop light, Water Street. The Excelsior Streetcar Line's station is located between 3rd and George Streets on the right. There is free on-street parking.