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Union Pacific Railroad Museum

200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 USA

16 Reviews
Free
Free to Visit
Closed Now
Opens Fri 12p
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“explore 150 years of American railroad history”

Explore 150 years of American railroad history; from the origins of the nation's first transcontinental railroad in 1862 to the advanced technology of modern-day railroading. Closed April 8-May 11 for installation of new anniversary exhibit. The Union Pacific Railroad Museum houses one of the oldest corporate collections in the nation. It includes artifacts, photographs, and documents that trace the development of the transcontinental railroad and the American West. Our mission is to educate the public about the past, present and future of America's largest railroad and the railroad industry. To accomplish this mission the museum will collect, research, and preserve a large collection of photographs, archives and artifacts relating to the railroad industry and the Union Pacific Railroad.

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Dad and I took a day trip on the road from Ames to the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. It's housed in a historic Carnegie Library building, with its main entrance on the lower level. Hours are... Read more

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We really enjoyed this museum. I feel like this would be a great addition to your Lincoln trail if you ever go on one. (You know ...to go visit historical places where Abraham Lincoln left his... Read more

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We've been in Omaha for six years now, and sadly, only just found out about this place! Admission is free, but there is a box for suggested donations. The museum has two floors and a small gift... Read more

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

200 Pearl St
Council Bluffs, Iowa
51503 USA
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  • Fri, Sat: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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