Trains & Toddlers
2020-04-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2020-05-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for train stories, crafts and FUN!
Story time begins at 10:15am in the Zelda Theater followed by a craft. Free for members of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum and kids 2 and under. Half price admission, adults $7 and kids $3.

Grandma's Marathon First Class Viewing Train
2021-05-19 05:45 - 13:00
Enjoy breakfast and drinks while watching Grandma’s Marathon!

Father's Day BBQ Lunch Train
2021-05-20 10:00 - 17:00
Enjoy some delicious barbecue with Dad on a 75-minute afternoon train excursion. Seating in our dining car, with a dome-lounge available after lunch to enjoy the return trip. Tickets available at DuluthTrains.com.

The Duluth Zephyr Opening Day!
2021-05-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Excursions begin on the Lakefront Line on May 21st at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm departures. Daily excursions will resume Memorial Day Weekend! Check out the Lake Superior Railroad Museum from 10 am to 5 pm!

Photography Exhibit: Railroading Through the Seasons
2021-06-01 10:00 - 2021-10-31 18:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for a New Exhibit “Railroading Through the Seasons”, photographs taken by local photographer David Schauer. The exhibit can be found in the Gallery Car #255 which is located right outside the museum on track #3. The exhibit will only be up through October, so be sure to come and visit us before the pictures are gone, exhibit can be seen as part of your regular admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

Knife River Picnic Train
2021-06-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Travel up the north shore to Knife River, Minnesota. Pickup lunch, enjoy a little time to look at the newly restored historic Depot buildings, Lake Superior, and some of the local establishments before heading back to Duluth! Purchase tickets at DuluthTrains.com!

Knife River Picnic Train
2021-06-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-26 10:00 - 14:00

Caboose Crewz - Saturdays in July!
2021-07-03 18:00 - 21:00
Enjoy a private caboose ride for you and your friends (up to 10 people)! Flat rate of $175 gets you a 75-minute ride in the caboose for your group! Snacks and museum admission included! Book your Caboose Crewz for Saturdays in July or contact us for a charter excursion (with one week notice) at DuluthTrains.com!

The Greatest Show on Earth....in Minature!
2021-07-26 10:00 - 2021-07-30 18:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
The Circus Model Builders will have 40 table top displays in the museum for you to enjoy, all for you to enjoy with your museum admission.

Murder Mystery Express - Weekdays Aug 16th - Sept 3!
2021-08-16 18:00 - 21:00
Work out the ‘who dunnit’ on this one-of-a-kind elegant dinner train & show! Reservations required. Tickets available at DuluthTrains.com!

Fall Colors Tour to Two Harbors
2021-09-16 10:00 - 14:00
Ride the full length of the North Shore Scenic Railroad to the town of Two Harbors, Minnesota. Enjoy the beautify of the tree colors along the way with added information about the season. Excursion leave Thursday – Sunday, September 16th through October 17th. Reservations highly recommended! Book tickets on DuluthTrains.com.

History in a Pint - Dale Erickson speaks on 'B' Company Marines
2021-09-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Dale Erickson, ‘B’ Company Marines, Korean War Veteran, speaks about his experiences at home and in the Korean War theater.
History in a Pint is a resurrected program put on by Veterans Memorial Hall at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum (new location!) where a veteran, or a veteran’s story, is presented about their experiences serving in the military.
PARKING: Parking is available around the back of the St. Louis County Depot. Follow signage for the North Shore Scenic Railway parking or park in the 4th Ave Parking Ramp.
All are welcome to attend, ask questions and join in camaraderie. Attendance is free of charge and seating will be available.
Beverages will be available for purchase.
This event is hosted by the St. Louis County Historical Society and its Veterans Memorial Hall Program, in collaboration with the Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

The Great Pumpkin Train
2021-10-21 - 2021-10-24
Ride the train to the pumpkin patch and return to the train museum for even more fun. Reservations recommended. Tickets available at DuluthTrains.com.

A Christmas Night in the Museum
2021-12-16 17:00 - 19:00
Thursday December 16th
5:00pm – 7:00pm (Allowing for Nighttime Photos in reduced light)
Admission is half price ($6 & $3)
FREE hot cocoa and cookies!
Photo Opportunities galore… The Museum is decorated for the Holiday Season in modern and traditional settings perfect for family photos – train selfies – come dressed in period costumes for really unique photos.
Gift Shop will be open for Holiday Shopping for the Railroad Enthusiast on your list with many “Night Time Specials.”

Museum closes at Noon
2021-12-24
The Lake Superior Railroad Museum closes early at 12 pm to celebrate Christmas Eve.

MUSEUM CLOSED
2021-12-25
The staff of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum wish you all a Merry Christmas!

Museum closes at Noon
2021-12-31
The Lake Superior Railroad Museum closes early at 12 pm to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

MUSEUM CLOSED
2022-01-01
The staff of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum wishes you a Happy New Year!

Jazz at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum
2022-02-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
The most popular event of winter has returned to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum at the St. Louis County Depot in downtown Duluth. JAZZ at the Depot is back! Sponsored by Krenzen.
Every Saturday in winter, continuing through April, the former Club Saratoga Jazz Quartet will perform live, trackside in the Train Museum each Saturday from 3-6pm. Admission is just $6 and includes a $2 off coupon good for discounts on all concessions including the cash bar. Coffee and hot cocoa are complimentary.
The music of; Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glen Miller, Thelonious Monk, The King of Swing Benny Goodman and all the other greats from the past and modern jazz eras will be featured. Group leader Randy Lee provides interesting, musical commentary and Museum Executive Director Ken Buehler will share a bit of train history…because if you work it hard enough, it all comes back to the railroad!
Besides the cash bar there will be gourmet hot dogs, hot Roundhouse Chili, a selection of chips, snacks and fresh popped popcorn available for sale. All concessions are discounted $2 with every paid admission.
The quartet features; Randy Lee on reeds, Paul Ierino plays piano, John Thorene base and Jerry Siptroth and others playing drums.
The Club Saratoga discontinued Saturday jazz shows several years ago and the Lake Superior Railroad Museum picked up the tradition. Last year’s pandemic shut the Depot down to the public and the concerts were cancelled. They’re back this winter.
Safety protocols are in place with staff wearing masks and guests encouraged to do the same when not eating or drinking. Contact areas are cleaned between use and hand sanitizer is readily available. Guests are encouraged to practice social distancing. If you have symptoms, please come next week instead.

History Hunt
2022-04-08 16:00 - 18:00
Join us for this free, fun and unique event exploring the Depot . We will have historic pictures and blue prints copied to help you see what the depot was like in the past. This event is in conjunction with the Twin Ports Festival of History and is just one of many events you can check out. We are partnering with The St. Louis County Depot to bring you a deeper understanding of the building we call home. A cash bar will be available in the museum.

Free Day at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum
2022-05-01 10:00 - 17:00
Join us for our free community day on Sunday, May 1st from 10 to 5 pm. The Lake Superior Railroad Museum will also host several bands as part of the Homegrown Music Festival at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30. Join us for some music and some snacks!

Member Dinner - Lake Superior Railroad Museum
2022-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join us for the annual Member Dinner returning this year. It will be an evening in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum with a brief presentation from your Board of Directors. The backyard newly restored Platform 5/6 area, aka “The Locomotive Gallery”, and the new SkyView Domecar will be open for touring.
Tickets for dinner are $25 and include a delicious buffet style dinner with baron of beef, grilled chicken, and accompaniments.
Click here to RSVP

Ted Rose Exhibit Museum Member Night
2022-06-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
The summer gallery car will be host to the “Railroads and the American Industrial Landscape: Ted Rose Paintings and Photographs”. Ted Rose was an accomplished watercolor artist and photographer who created the imagery for the “All Aboard” US Postage stamp series as well as several Amtrak calendars in the late 1990’s. He was fascinated by the railroads and captured their spirit in his artwork.
Join our museum team in celebrating our summer art exhibition on June 15th from 5-7, free for members!
6:00 – Scott Lothes the President and Executive Director of Center for Railroad & Photography & Art will be doing a presentation of Ted Rose and his art work, the presentation will run about 30 minutes.
There will be a host bar and hors d’oeuvres to enjoy during the event.

Minnesota Model Railroaders Event
2022-09-10 10:00 - 2022-09-11 14:00
Join us at the St. Louis County Depot to see the largest model railroad constructed in the Twin Ports. The model will be set up in the Great Hall of the Depot and it is free to see the display. The Minnesota Free-mo Modelers will be setting up their modular HO scale layout for one weekend only, don’t miss out!!
Regular admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum still applies.

Grambsch Family Old Fashioned Candy Making
2022-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Join 3 generations of Grambsch Family as they make Christmas Candy the old fashioned way, right here in Grambsch Candy Kitchen in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, candy making demonstrations and hard candy samples will be available to try. The Candy Kitchen is a replica of the family’s original candy shop and part of the annual kickoff for the holidays for the family and the Duluth Depot.
Lake Superior Railroad Admission required ($12/adults, $6/kids (3-13)) and members are free!

Happy New Year!
2023-01-01 00:00 - 17:00
2023 has arrived. The museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm.

Wine Tasting Dinner
2023-01-21 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for an evening of Wine and Food Pairings with the backdrop of the beautiful Lake Superior Railroad Museum. With fine wines paired with delicious cuisine. All tickets include a 5 course meal, prepared by MidCoast Catering of Duluth, along with 5 wine samplings. A cash bar is available too. Live music will keep the atmosphere lively, along with Emcee Ken Buehler and an expert sommelier.
Tentative wine pairings: Chemistry Wine, Chehalem Wines, Stroller Family Wine

Dinner Menu:
Butter Board
Beet Salad
Kofta w. coconut rice
Short Rib w. chive & cream cheese smashed baby reds & roasted vegetables
Grand Marnier Bundt Cake
(Note, if vegetarian/vegan, a portobello steak for will substitute the short Rib.)
Reservations/tickets are required in advance, and the whole evening is limited to 50 guests. The below button will take you to the North Shore Scenic Railroad ticketing site.

Tables will be tables of two, but we do have some larger group tables if you are interested. If you wish to sit with other guests, simply leave a comment in the “comments” section when buying tickets at checkout.

This is an official event of the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, celebrating its 50th Anniversary year with special events like this one all year long.
