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Support the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, help us preserve history and inspire future generations with the story of railroading in the Midwest

Your generous donation to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum directly contributes to our mission to “preserve, interpret, and present to the public the history of railroading especially as it relates to our area.” Your donation helps us preserve railroad artifacts and equipment, develop exhibits, and present educational programs and more. With your support, we can continue to offer access to the amazing railroad history of Minnesota and the Midwest.

Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant impact.

Ways to Donate

Become a Museum Member: Memberships help support the Museum and provide the opportunity to visit the museum for free year-round. Learn more about Memberships.

Lake Superior Railroad Museum Foundation: The purpose of the Foundation is to support the Lake Superior Railroad Museum through times of uncertainty and to provide additional funds through earned interest. Learn more about the Foundation.

Lake Superior Railroad Museum General Fund: Donations to the general fund help support the operation of the museum and contribute to projects that uphold the mission. Donate to the General Fund.

Draper Railroad Shop Fund: There is always a project in the shop to preserve and share railroad equipment history with museum visitors and train passengers. Donation to this fund can help support our volunteers as they share their knowledge and skills to preserving railroad history. Donate to the Shop Fund.

The following projects are currently active and worked on by staff and volunteers.

Car 19 Update: This permanent exhibit in the museum is getting a facelift after nearly fifty years! This car tells the story of the origins of the Duluth, Missabe, and Iron Range starting with the founding of the Duluth and Iron Range and Duluth, Missabe, and Northern. Help us rebuild this exhibit to tell this story to new audiences and add to the learning experience. Donate to the Car 19 Update.

Gallery Car Update: The Gallery Car is the museum’s seasonal exhibit place and has not been updated in many years. Water damage to both the exterior and interior of the car is causing staining and rust. The upgrades will make this car a modern exhibit space, used year-round for both our own and traveling exhibits. Donate to the Gallery Car Update.

Restoring MNS 11: Locomotive MNS #11 is slated for cosmetic restoration to restore it to its original Minnesota, Northfield, & Southern (MNS) livery. Your support will go directly into a fund for the restoration of this special engine to its original look from 1946. Donate to the MNS 11.