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IN THE PERMANENT GALLERY

Ride The Boulder Branch Line

Take in the gorgeous El Dorado Valley and the Mojave Desert in the historic comfort of refurbished and air-conditioned Pullman coaches. Call or visit us online for current schedule and fares.

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Open Air Exhibits

Walk among authentic railroad equipment, including Union Pacific Railroad car No. 2314—a rare glimpse of how an official railway post office car delivered mail across the country.

Model Railroaders

Step into a Union Pacific Harriman chair car and behold an HO model of Boulder City in the 1930s, and a panorama of the United States in O scale. Open Saturdays and Sundays as staffing permits.

Live Steamers

Ten-minute rides on the 7.5” scale, 1.5” gauge miniature railroad are available on the second and fourth Saturdays except summer. Free.*

*Depending on staff availability and summer heat.

The capital of Nevada’s natural, human, and cultural history comes alive in 17 galleries and unique displays. The museum is also home to a popular lecture series, “behind-the-scenes” tours, children’s educational programming, and the Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center.

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