Union Pacific Railroad Museum Re-Opens May 12, 2012
First Museum Exhibit to Use Kinect Full-body Gaming Technology
The Union Pacific Railroad Museum will once again open its doors on May 12, 2012. The museum was closed for a month while the first floor was transformed into a new exhibit, "Building America," which is dedicated to sharing the history of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Through immersive design and innovative technology, visitors will be transported to the 1860s as they learn about frontier life, the monumental work needed for constructing the railroad and the communities that were created along its route.
The Union Pacific Railroad Museum is the first museum to use the recently released X-Box full-body gaming technology to create an authentic experience for visitors. In addition, more than 200 of its most precious artifacts are on display, including a 55-piece firearm collection and 60 railroad lanterns.
To learn more about the installation process and for sneak peeks of the new exhibit, "Like" the Museum on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/uprrmuseum, or follow on Twitter, @uprrmuseum.
Union Pacific Railroad provided funding for this renovation, with assistance from the Iowa West Foundation, The Friends of the Union Pacific Railroad Museum and the City of Council Bluffs.
