The Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City offers a heritage railroad where you can take a ride in a historic train and even operate a train yourself. Here you can witness standard-gauge and narrow-gauge locomotives in action and a selection of motor cars from the history of steam railroads.
The museum also offers ongoing and rotating exhibits, including those celebrating the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869 at an event called the "Golden Spike" in Promontory Point, Utah. The museum has the last piece of rolling stock from that event, known as Coach #17.
Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City in Las Vegas - one of the highlights of 10 Unique Museums near Las Vegas (Read all about Las Vegas here)
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Highlights of Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City
The Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City offers a wide range of exhibits dedicated to preserving Nevada's railroad heritage. Many of these come from the famed Virginia and Truckee Railroad. Other equipment represents movie and TV props from Hollywood.
The train rides are perhaps the highlight of the experience, as you can climb aboard a real, operating, historic steam train. You can also ride a handcar and operate railroad equipment. Ongoing special events, lectures, history symposiums, and rotating exhibits complete the experience. Coach #17 from the Golden Spike event is perhaps the key attraction among the historic cars.
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Good to know about Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City
The Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City offers different schedules for train rides daily. Check the website or call for information on scheduling a train ride. Most areas in the museum are not pet friendly, so you might want to leave your furry friends at home unless they are service animals.
Admission is free for museum members; others pay a nominal fee. It's a family-friendly attraction with no age, height, or weight restrictions. A gift shop on-site allows you to purchase souvenirs and memorabilia. The museum is located just 30 minutes south of the Vegas Strip.
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Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City in Las Vegas
Location: 601 Yucca St, Boulder City, NV 89005, USA
Open: Daily from 9 am to 3.30 pm
Phone: +1 702-486-5952
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