Nevada State Railroad Museum
North Shore (NV) / Incline & Crystal Bay
- Type Museums & Historical Sites
- Region North Shore (NV) / Incline & Crystal Bay
Summary
Features: Nevada State Museum Carson City is fun for the whole family. Nevada Railroad Museum offers tours, train rides, and more! You'll also get the opportunity to learn about a unique piece of Nevada's history and the dependence on trains at a time without highways and cars.
Why We Go: Nevada State Museum Carson City will take you and your loved ones on a great train ride.
- The Rides: Nevada Railroad Museum will fill you up with excitement as you board the old trains and go for a spin.
- The Prices: You don't have to worry about breaking the bank when you visit the Nevada State Museum Carson City. This is a great place to visit, if you are looking for low budget attractions.
- The Docents: Run by volunteers, the Nevada State Museum Carson City is known for its friendly and helpful docents.
Inside Knowledge: Nevada State Museum Carson City can teach you how to operate a train! Once you've received your instruction, you get to actually man the train for an hour. Nevada State Railroad Museum offers an exciting program called "Your Hand is on the Throttle."
Do's and Don'ts:
- Do Pay Attention: As a student in the "Your Hand is on the Throttle" program, you will want to pay close attention to the information, so you can operate the historic steam locomotive properly.
- Do Ask Away: Feel free to ask the docents about the trains. They are happy to answer any of your questions and help you learn about the trains in the museum.
- Don't Overheat: You can sit in an air-conditioned car on the train if you're feeling warm.
- Don't Use Credit Cards: The museum only accepts cash, so you'll want to have it handy on your visit.
Nevada State Railroad Museum
Nevada State Railroad Museum Information
Info
Hours:
Fri.- Mon. 8:30am- 4:30pm
When to Go:
Summer
Age Restriction:
None
Phone:
775.687.6953
Website:
http://www.nsrm-friends.org
Quick Facts
- Nevada State Museum Carson City will give you fun facts galore about trains.
- Nevada Railroad Museum makes visits memorable with actual train rides.
- Nevada State Museum Tahoe keeps your interest with rotating exhibits.
Address:
2180 South Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
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