Donate to the Museum

Thank you for your interest in donating to our beloved museum! Admission to the Museum is free, so your donation will help us provide a world-class museum experience to everyone, regardless of their current financial situation.

Monetary Donations can be sent by mail:

Union Pacific Railroad Museum
200 Pearl Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Or donate right now through PayPal:

Ways to Donate

Give a One Time Gift: Your donation will support all museum operations and activities.

Become a Patron: Your annual contribution helps us provide a world-class museum experience to everyone, regardless of their current financial situation. View all patron levels and benefits.

Memorials or Tributes: A memorial or tribute gift is a thoughtful way to celebrate a special occasion or honor a loved one.

Planned Giving: Including the Union Pacific Railroad Museum in your estate allows you to leave a legacy for future generations to experience the culture of the railroad.

Endowment: An endowment gift will secure the Union Pacific Railroad Museum's financial future and ensure the permanency of its programs and collections.

For more information about opportunities to support the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, please contact Vanessa Dobles.

If you are interested in donating artifacts, please contact Patricia LaBounty.

AmazonSmile

We are an AmazonSmile participant. When you use AmazonSmile to make Amazon purchases, Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your purchase to the Union Pacific Railroad Museum.

To set up your AmazonSmile account, click here and follow the prompts. 

The Friends of the Union Paific Railroad Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Your membership is tax-deductible as specified by the IRS.