Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum

The Saint Paul Winter Carnival Museum, housed within West St. Paul Antiques in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, showcases one of the largest publicly accessible collections of Winter Carnival artifacts dating back to the festival’s inaugural year in 1886. Operated by Floyd and Linda Ruggles, the museum features 75 display cases with over a million pieces of carnival memorabilia, making it one of the most comprehensive private collections of Winter Carnival items. Open year-round at West St. Paul Antiques alongside an extensive selection of antiques and collectibles, the museum serves the local community by preserving and sharing the history of Minnesota’s beloved winter tradition.