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The Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum Introduce the Bunny Express Special Motor Car Ride.
April 4, 2026, at 3:30pm
Join us and the Easter Bunny for a special ride on the McKeen motor car that will include a photo with the Easter Bunny and a goodie bag.
The Bunny Express train ride can be enjoyed as […]
Tickets are now on sale for the Nevada State Railroad Museum’s annual EGGSTRAVAGANZA! For more information and tickets, please use the link […]
Museum Closed for Christmas and New Year’s Day
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, will be closed December 25, 2025, in observance of Christmas Day, and January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day. Happy […]
All Aboard the Santa Train! Tickets on Sale Now!
All aboard! The Santa Train is returning for its 37th year.
Get ready for a magical holiday adventure with your family aboard the Santa Train, perfect for young ones (and those young at heart).
On this merry little museum adventure, you will:
– Ride the train and visit with Santa (every rider receives a candy cane!)- Write […]
State Museums Are Planning Unique Nevadan Experiences to Celebrate Nevada Day
(Nevada, USA) Every seven years or so, Nevada Day falls on the actual anniversary date of the statehood, October 31. As a state holiday, it’s a good time for residents to visit and connect with their Silver State heritage at the State Museums. Here […]
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, is hosting its annual Harvest Train Festival, October 18-19, 2025. Join us for steam train rides behind the Glenbrook and V&T No. 25, food trucks, live music (Saturday only), and a pumpkin patch! For more information and tickets, please click […]
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, is hosting the Star Spangled Steam Up, July 3-6, 2025. Nevada County Narrow Gauge locomotive No. 5, Tahoe, from the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Museum will be the special guest for the weekend. Evening events will occur July 3, 4, and 5 featuring lectures, a train ride, […]
We apologize, but Whistle Stop Stories will be cancelled Thursday, May 29th. We’ll see you next […]
The Nevada State Railroad Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. The museum will reopen on Friday, November 29, at 9:00am. Happy […]
State Museums Are Planning Unique Nevadan Experiences to Celebrate Nevada Day
(Nevada, USA) With most Nevada residents having Nevada Day, October 25, off as a state holiday, it’s a good time to visit and connect with our Silver State heritage at most of the state museums. Here is a list of all the activities planned […]
