HELP SAVE A HISTORIC TREASURE
THE STEAMBOAT MINNEHAHA
Built in 1906. Scuttled in 1926. Raised in 1980. Restored and returned to service in 1996. The streetcar steamboat Minnehaha is a story of dreams and ambition. Now, sadly, Minnehaha no longer has access to a launch site on Lake Minnetonka. To return to active service, she needs a new launch site.
Minnehaha served the greater Lake Minnetonka community from 1906–1926 and again from 1996–2019. Deemed Lake Minnetonka’s most important historical artifact, she now needs our help. It will take the entire community to rally as we keep the legend alive.
What’s the Status
Minnehaha has been out of service since 2019. While still ship-shape, she now needs a new launch site. Learn more about the effort to find Minnehaha a new launch site and return her to passenger service.
How To Help
Donate, become a member, volunteer, contact local leaders. There are several ways you can help save Minnehaha. Learn more about how you can support the effort to return Minnehaha to the waters of Lake Minnetonka.
*** STREETCAR STEAMBOAT MINNEHAHA RELAUNCH UPDATE ***
June 2026
We have a plan!
Help Us Re-Launch HIstory…
LATEST NEWS
- Minnehaha Relaunch Update
- 2024 Hull Rehabilitation Project
- Efforts to restore Lake Minnetonka steamboat
NOTICE: The Museum of Lake Minnetonka (Steamboat Minnehaha) is now part of the new Lake Minnetonka Historical Society (LMHS).
Memberships with The Museum of Lake Minnetonka will be honored by LMHS.
For more information, please visit www.lakeminnetonkahistory.org or email us at info@lakeminnetonkahistory.org.