Union Pacific Museum, Council Bluffs

Name: Union Pacific Museum
Address: 200 Pearl St, Council Bluffs, 51503, United States
Telephone: +1 712-329-8307

#8 among attractions in Council Bluffs

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

Union Pacific Museum (address: 200 Pearl St) is a place located in Council Bluffs (Iowa state) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 994 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°15'30"N latitude and 95°51'4"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Council Bluffs Public Library (library, 1 min walk), Bayliss Park Hall (playground, 2 min walk), Pottawattamie County Courthouse (museum, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°15'30"N, 95°51'4"W

Address

200 Pearl StDowntown Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs 51503 United States

Contact

+1 712-329-8307

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Day trips

Union Pacific Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pottawattamie County Courthouse, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Grenville M. Dodge House, B'nai Israel Synagogue.

~480 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Pottawattamie County Courthouse, Council Bluffs
3 min walk • The Pottawattamie County Courthouse is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It is the fourth building the county has used for court functions and county administration.
~1310 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Catholic Church, Council Bluffs
7 min walk • St. Peter's Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Des Moines. The church is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 as St. Peter's Church and Rectory.
~1480 ftSE
Museum, Architecture, History museum
Grenville M. Dodge House, Council Bluffs
8 min walk • The Grenville M. Dodge House is a historic house museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. This Second Empire mansion, built in 1869, was the home of Grenville M. Dodge, a Union Army general, politician, and a major figure in the development of the railroads across the American West.
~1750 ftN
Synagogue
B'nai Israel Synagogue, Council Bluffs
9 min walk • B'nai Israel Synagogue is a synagogue in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places by its original name Chevra B'nai Yisroel Synagogue in 2007.
~50 ftSE
Library
Council Bluffs Public Library, Council Bluffs
1 min walk • The Council Bluffs Public Library serves the residents of Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States along with unincorporated and rural areas of Pottawattamie County. Several cities also contract with the library to provide services. It dates back to 1866. The library is currently located on Willow Avenue.
~390 ftN
41°15'33"N • 95°51'6"W
Bayliss Park Hall, Council Bluffs
2 min walk • Playground, Park
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Lincoln–Fairview Historic District, Council Bluffs
15 min walk • The Lincoln–Fairview Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
~1150 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District, Council Bluffs
6 min walk • The Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
~1050 ftNW
Georgian architecture
YMCA Building, Council Bluffs
6 min walk • The YMCA Building is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Construction of the building was partially funded by railroad magnet Grenville M. Dodge. The front section, designed by local architect Frederic E. Cox, was completed in 1909. The pool/gymnasium addition in the rear of the building was designed by J.
~1870 ftNE
Interesting neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Thomas E. Cavin House, Council Bluffs
10 min walk • The Thomas E. Cavin House is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Built in 1887, it is an unusual and well-preserved brick example of an eclectic combination of Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne architectural elements. Cavin owned a dry goods store nearby.
~760 ftS
Neighbourhood
Haymarket Commercial Historic District, Council Bluffs
4 min walk • The Haymarket Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Union Pacific Museum open?

Union Pacific Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Union Pacific Museum?

Nearby attractions include Council Bluffs Public Library, Council Bluffs (1 min walk), Bayliss Park Hall, Council Bluffs (2 min walk), Pottawattamie County Courthouse, Council Bluffs (3 min walk), Wickham–De Vol House, Council Bluffs (4 min walk).