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Ten Thousand Things is a theater company that strives to make theater's transformative power accessible to audiences of all backgrounds and experiences. It achieves this by presenting essential and exceptional theater that inspires creativity and awakens the spirits of both audiences and performers. Their performances challenge the imagination and create work that is relevant, honest, and representative of all people. They create an environment that promotes laughter, safety, play, and creativity. At Ten Thousand Things, they value their artists' tremendous talent and commitment, placing them at the center of their work and allowing them to create challenging and meaningful performances that bring joy and inspiration to all.

Experience a unique transportation journey with the Minnesota Streetcar Museum. The Como-Harriet and Excelsior Streetcar Lines are living history museums that offer a ride on the city's streetcar system, taking you back in time. Explore the historic displays, shop for unique souvenirs, and take a nostalgic ride on one of the landmark streetcars along the picturesque route between the lakes. Enjoy a remarkable trip through historic Excelsior along a half-mile track built on the former right-of-way of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railway, where the car stops at our barn. You can view a photo gallery of hotels, trains, paddlewheel boats, and landmarks from the 1800s. The Museum also provides an opportunity to learn about the history of Twin Cities Rapid Transit as it ran in Minneapolis and St. Paul, other streetcars in the collection, and the work in progress of restoring a vintage streetcar.