Explore Railroad
History!
Located in historic downtown Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the Missouri River, we're a great place for friends and family to come and learn about the Union Pacific Railroad.
Directions200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Museum Information
General Admission is free
The museum is open:
Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. You must register online before you visit.
All donations support the Union Pacific Museum Association, a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit.
Visitor Reviews
"Great place to go on a winter's day. Very educational!" |
"Keep up the good work. It was fun learning about trains. It's an amazing museum!" |
"This museum has fantastic displays! Love the demonstration of what made America great: hard working American spirit!" |
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Reserve Your Visit to the Union Pacific Museum
The Union Pacific Museum is now open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. It's still free to visit, but you must register online at least 1 hour before your visit and wear a face mask in the building.
To visit the Union Pacific Museum, you will need to:
- Come in groups of 10 or less
- Due to high local transmission of COVID-19, we require that everyone over the age of 2 wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth at all times while in the museum, in accordance with CDC recommendations.
- Come to the north side museum entrance, which is on the lowest level, at your appointed time.
- Follow all posted directional signage and information
If you are feeling unwell, please wait to visit! We encourage everyone to please get vaccinated before traveling or visiting.
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Register to attend these free virtual and in-person events
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Railroads In Native America Gathering
May 19-21, 2022
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FREE First Friday Night at the Museum Every Month
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, First Friday Night at the Museum is suspended until it is once again safe to gather in person.
