The California State Railroad Museum being located here in California, USA has the literal role of the “iron horse” just networking California to the rest of the nation.
You will enjoy the museum along with the 21 restored locomotives along with its railroad cars, dating back to 1862.
You might be interested to explore here the exhibits like railroads and the American society, travel, commerce along with its daily life for that matter.
You can also see and explore here changing exhibits having photography, ephemera, along with its artifacts from the museum’s collection, as well.
Accessibility
You will find the California State Railroad Museum having acessibility to persons with disabilities as well serving them with the wheelchair lifts, two-way video communication systems,etc.
Other Offerings
You will get here the guided tours and interpretive film screenings on a daily basis along with numeorus other opportunities abound at the Museum, like the historical attractions within Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
Hours
The Museum is open daily (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day) from 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Admission
$10 adults; $5 youths ages 6-17; children ages 5 and under are free. Cash, personal checks, travelers’ checks, Visa and Mastercard are accepted for payment. (Prices are subject to change without notice.)
Location
The California State Railroad Museum is located at the corner of Second and “I” Streets in Old Sacramento. Click here for driving directions.
You will enjoy the following events here like;
All Aboard for Story Time
Monday, January 19
11:00 am & 11:30 am
Musem staff will read a different railroad-related children’s story each month for the enjoyment of the little ones.
Volunteer Open House
Saturday, January 24
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Here you can work with trains? You can make use of the Stanford Gallery and check out the many volunteer opportunities the Museum offering.
Tuesday Train Rides
February 3, 10, 17 & 24
11:00 am & 1:00 pm
You will enjoy here in the Museum the excursion train rides to the general public on select Tuesdays.
Museum Day
Saturday, February 7
Nearly 25 local museums will offer free or half-priced admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2015, during the 17th Annual Sacramento Museum Day!
Trains & Tripods
Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2
This two-part special “Trains & Tripods” program is designed for amateur photographers interested in understanding more about lighting techniques and also taking advantage of a rare opportunity to photograph amazing locomotives in a closed and controlled environment.
All Aboard for Story Time
Monday, May 4
Museum staff will read a different railroad-related children’s story each month and afterward, little ones can enjoy the Museum with their parents.
Tuesday Train Rides
May 5
11:00 am & 1pm
As an expansion of the weekday train ride program for local school groups, the Museum is now offering excursion train rides to the general public on select Tuesdays. Weekday train ride tickets are only available in person on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10:30 am the day of the train ride at the Sacramento Southern Railroad ticket office.
All Aboard for Story Time
Monday, January 19
11:00 am & 11:30 am
Musem staff will read a different railroad-related children’s story each month for the enjoyment of the little ones.
Volunteer Open House
Saturday, January 24
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Here you can work with trains? You can make use of the Stanford Gallery and check out the many volunteer opportunities the Museum offering.
Tuesday Train Rides
February 3, 10, 17 & 24
11:00 am & 1:00 pm
You will enjoy here in the Museum the excursion train rides to the general public on select Tuesdays.
Museum Day
Saturday, February 7
Nearly 25 local museums will offer free or half-priced admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2015, during the 17th Annual Sacramento Museum Day!
Trains & Tripods
Friday and Saturday, May 1 & 2
This two-part special “Trains & Tripods” program is designed for amateur photographers interested in understanding more about lighting techniques and also taking advantage of a rare opportunity to photograph amazing locomotives in a closed and controlled environment.
All Aboard for Story Time
Monday, May 4
Museum staff will read a different railroad-related children’s story each month and afterward, little ones can enjoy the Museum with their parents.
Tuesday Train Rides
May 5
11:00 am & 1pm
As an expansion of the weekday train ride program for local school groups, the Museum is now offering excursion train rides to the general public on select Tuesdays. Weekday train ride tickets are only available in person on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10:30 am the day of the train ride at the Sacramento Southern Railroad ticket office.
Thursday Night at the Museum
May 28
Starting May 28th, the Museum will be open for extended hours until 8:00 pm on Thursday evenings through September 3rd.
Amtrak Train Days
June 6 & 7
You will enjoy the free admission to the museum and just enjoy the Amtrak Exhibit Train, engaging you about the company’s past, present and future.
May 28
Starting May 28th, the Museum will be open for extended hours until 8:00 pm on Thursday evenings through September 3rd.
Amtrak Train Days
June 6 & 7
You will enjoy the free admission to the museum and just enjoy the Amtrak Exhibit Train, engaging you about the company’s past, present and future.
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