Become a Member - Members Log In Here

Members help sustain this museum while enjoying many outstanding benefits.

Member benefits include:

Free train rides for you on regularly scheduled weekend runs (Santa Train and certain other special events may be excluded). Free entry to all seven Nevada State Museums plus 15% discount in our Gift Shop.

As a member, you will receive a Membership Card that you can use at the Ticket Office to obtain your Boarding Passes. (Photo i.d. may be requested)

In addition to the above benefits your Membership also entitles you to FREE admission to all seven Nevada State Museums, as well as the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas. The full list is below:

  • Nevada State Museum, Carson City
  • Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
  • Nevada Historical Society, Reno
  • Lost City Museum, Overton
  • Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City
  • Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City
  • East Ely Railroad Depot Museum, Ely

(Note: in January 2021, train rides for Members will change to a 50% discount.)


Membership Levels - Apply And Pay Online

Individual - $45

For individuals looking for a short term membership to get to know about the Museum. Age 12 and above.

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Family - $75

A Family membership with two adults (over the age of 12) and up to 5 children.

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Additional Information

An FNSR Membership Application is available at the Ticket Booth if you do not wish to apply online.

Please bring your application to the ticket office (weekends only) or mail it to the address provided. For further membership information, contact Membership@NevadaSouthern.com.

Become a Volunteer:

In addition, if you choose to volunteer, we have many opportunities for various positions and projects. At the shop, there are constant repairs that are needed to continue operations with our elderly equipment. There are restoration projects that have been initiated by individuals and by groups. In conjunction with school visits, we provide docent presentations. We provide volunteers for all of the station and train operating positions. And, of course, we provide training in railroad operations via a progression through the various positions. But best of all, we have fun.

For further information regarding volunteering, contact Volunteer@NevadaSouthern.com. You may also bring in your application form after printing it out HERE.

Friends of Nevada Southern Railway:

We, the Friends of the Nevada Southern Railway, invite you to become a Member and join in our support of the Nevada State Railroad Museum. We provide educational programs in conjunction with schools, carry out restoration projects, assist in maintenance of the train equipment, and provide crews for train operations. Learn more about us here.