California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento

Name: California State Railroad Museum
Address: 111 I St, Sacramento, 95814-2204, United States
Telephone: +1 916-323-9280

#11 among attractions in Sacramento

Museum, Top attraction, Specialty museum, History museum

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California State Railroad Museum, Sacramento

Facts and practical information

The California State Railroad Museum is a museum in the state park system of California, United States, interpreting the role of the "iron horse" in connecting California to the rest of the nation. It is located in Old Sacramento State Historic Park at 111 I Street, Sacramento. ()

Coordinates: 38°35'6"N, 121°30'14"W

Address

111 I StCentral Sacramento (Old Sacramento)Sacramento 95814-2204 United States

Contact

+1 916-323-9280

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Sacramento

Day trips

California State Railroad Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Sacramento, Crocker Art Museum, Downtown Commons, Golden 1 Center.

~750 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
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~1450 ftSE
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0.4 miSE
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~300 ftW
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Sacramento History Museum, Sacramento
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~1970 ftSW
Bridge
Tower Bridge, Sacramento
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~1340 ftS
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0.7 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Crest Theatre, Sacramento
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~1000 ftNW
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1.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is California State Railroad Museum open?

California State Railroad Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to California State Railroad Museum?

Nearby attractions include Big Four House, Sacramento (1 min walk), Huntington & Hopkins Hardware, Sacramento (1 min walk), Sacramento History Museum, Sacramento (2 min walk), Eagle Theatre, Sacramento (3 min walk).

How to get to California State Railroad Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to California State Railroad Museum:

Bus

Sacramento • Lines: 2062, 2064 (3 min walk)
Sacramento Valley Station (6 min walk)

Train

Central Pacific Freight Depot (5 min walk)
Sacramento Valley Station (6 min walk)

Light rail

Sacramento Valley Station • Lines: Gold (6 min walk)
7th & I/County Center • Lines: Gold, Green (11 min walk)