UPDATE: 2023 Bunny Express Tickets available in Events Section. Open house event March 4-5, 2023. See boulderrailroadmuseum.org for event information.

The Open Air Pavilion of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City is open to the public daily from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. However, tours inside the caboose, Railway Post Office (RPO) car, and the Ellsmere are not available at this time. The gift shop is open as staffing allows. When visiting the Museum, please note according to TSA rules if riding in an enclosed car masks are currently still required. Rail Explorers are in operation and please see their website for current schedule.

Museum Schedule

Museum regular hours are 9:00am to 3:30pm, 7 Days a Week. The Museum is closed on Nevada Holidays.

The Outdoor Pavilion Exhibits includes a steam and diesel locomotives, a vintage caboose and Railway Post Office car are open during these hours, subject to staffing availability.

On weekends, visit the Model Railroad car, and Live Steamer trains. All are subject to staffing availability. Steamers normally operate on the second and fourth Saturdays. For more information, visit our Events page HERE.

For a list of Frequently Asked Questions click HERE.

Train Ride Schedule

Saturdays & Sundays - Departure Times:

10:00 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, and 4 pm).

ADVANCE PURCHASE NOT REQUIRED for regular weekend rides.

(Summer Schedules changed due to heat.)

Note: December Schedules are different.

(Train ride is approximately 35 min.)

Train Ride Fares

Regular Weekend Rides ONLY:

Adults (12 yrs and up) - $10.00

Child (4-11 yrs) - $5.00

Children (3 yrs and under) - Free

Special Event Pricing Separate

Groups: 12 or more ADULT tickets may be purchased in a block at least 15 minutes before departure time. Cost is $7 per adult.

Cab Rides - $35.00 per person; subject to engineers approval.

Caboose Rides - $20.00 per person

Story Time Train

Third Saturday of each month
No extra charge
Regular fare applies

 

Live Steamers

Ride on a Scale Model 7  1/2" Gauge Railroad

Click here for more info

Model Railroad

Open most Saturdays and Sundays

Click here for more info

 

Museum Pavilion

Open daily 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
(Some Holidays excepted)

Learn

Visit the Museum and see first hand the importance of this historic railway.

Donate

Our memberships provide wonderful benefits and supports our goal to preserve and conserve our local railway history.

Experience

Create a special experience by chartering the train for your wedding or special event.

Special Events at the Nevada State Railroad Museum