TOURS Visitors to Union Depot today are fascinated by not just the historic elegance of the restored transportation center, they’re captivated by the possibilities of the present and future. As an iconic landmark, Union Depot makes the perfect setting for wedding receptions, company parties, large gatherings and so much more. View a 360° tour of Union Depot Click through a panoramic virtual tour while learning more about everything this stunning property has to offer. Public Group Tours Take a tour to learn about the history, recent renovation, sustainability initiatives, expanding transit options and more. Few sites within the Twin Cities offer such a clear view of the past, present and future of our community. Free public tours are available every other Tuesday at 11 a.m. Tours start promptly at their scheduled time and depart under the East clock, located in the Head House. Public tours are available every other Tuesday at 11 AM Tours start promptly at their scheduled time Tours depart under the East clock, located in the Head House near Station 81 restaurant. Tours take approximately 60 minutes. Public tours are free of charge. For questions email events@rchs.com or call 651.222.0701 Upcoming Union Depot public tours: January 3 & 17 February 14 & 28 March 14 & 28 April 11 & 25 May 9 & 23 Please Note: You will be on your feet for the entire 60 minute tour. Tour is the equivalent of walking approximately 4 blocks. Union Depot has a wheelchair available on loan. Union Depot has multiple parking and transit options! Masks are encouraged Private Group Tours Private group tours must meet the following requirements: The Private Group Tour rate is $90. We can accommodate groups of up to 25 people. All payments must be made in advance of the scheduled tour. Private group tour requests must be made a minimum of 30 days in advance. Tours are scheduled based on availability. Group tours are not currently available evenings and weekends. To request information on scheduling a private group tour, please contact events@rchs.com or leave a message at the RCHS office at 651.222.0701. An RCHS staff person will get back to you with details. Audio and Video Tours Your tour of Union Depot is about to begin. The audio tour features five short segments that explain what you’re seeing as you walk through the facility. The video tour captures the essence of Union Depot in less than four minutes for a quick overview of the station. Both present historical highlights, the cultural significance and transportation milestone of Union Depot with a look at the past, present and future of this one-of-a-kind community landmark in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota. All aboard! Your tour starts now. Audio Walking Tour Our audio walking tour is designed to guide visitors to Union Depot through five different areas of the station. Start near the front door, and select Part 1 with your phone or a wi-fi enabled device (remember, there’s free wi-fi at Union Depot). In total, the five segments that make up the audio walking tour last about 18 minutes, but feel free to start and stop whenever you like. Questions during or after your tour? Ask us on Twitter, or send a message on Facebook. Video Tour Sit back, and watch the decades roll by. This video tour brings you up-to-speed on what’s happening today at Union Depot with a quick look at historical highlights from nearly a century of service to the community. If you have questions about anything you see in the video, ask us on Twitter, or send us a message on Facebook.
