Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City

Name: Nevada State Railroad Museum
Address: Carson City, United States
Telephone: +1 775 687 6953

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Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City

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The Nevada State Railroad Museum, located in Carson City, Nevada, preserves the railroad heritage of Nevada, including locomotives and cars of the famous Virginia and Truckee Railroad. Much of the museum equipment was obtained from various Hollywood studios, where they were used in movies and television. The museum is operated by the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Opened in 1980, it was originally named the Virginia & Truckee Railroad Museum, often shortened to V&T Railroad Museum, but was renamed the Nevada State Railroad Museum in 1985. ()

Coordinates: 39°9'0"N, 119°46'1"W

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Carson City United States

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+1 775 687 6953

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

Nearby attractions include: Nevada State Capitol, Ormsby House, Carson Nugget, Carson City Mint.

1 miN
Historic government offices
Nevada State Capitol, Carson City
25 min walk • The Nevada State Capitol is the capitol building of the U.S. state of Nevada located in the state capital of Carson City at 101 North Carson Street. The building was constructed in the Neoclassical Italianate style between 1869 and 1871. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
0.7 miN
Gambling, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Ormsby House, Carson City
19 min walk • Ormsby House is a closed hotel and casino in Carson City, Nevada. Originally opened in 1972, it closed on October 30, 2000, for extensive renovations. The re-opening was originally planned for July 4, 2001, but was pushed back many times due to many construction delays, many remodels and management changes.
1.2 miN
Gambling, Nightlife, Shopping
Carson Nugget, Carson City
30 min walk • Carson Nugget is a hotel and casino located in Carson City, Nevada. The Carson Nugget is nearly 30,000 square feet. The property features slots, table games, keno, three restaurants, meeting spaces and 83 hotel rooms.
1.2 miN
Museum
Carson City Mint, Carson City
31 min walk • The Carson City Mint was a branch of the United States Mint in Carson City, Nevada. It primarily minted silver coins; however, it also minted gold coins, with a total face value in dollars nearly equal to that of its silver coins.
1 miN
39°9'49"N • 119°46'12"W
Brewery Arts Center, Carson City
25 min walk • Museum, Theater
1.3 miN
Historical place
Nevada Governor's Mansion, Carson City
32 min walk • The Nevada Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Nevada and his family. Reno architect George A. Ferris designed this Classical Revival style mansion. It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
0.6 miN
Hotel, Gambling, Nightlife
Max Casino, Carson City
16 min walk • Max Casino and earlier, The Travelodge Casino, is a hotel and casino located in Carson City, Nevada. The Max Casino contains 12,250 square feet of casino gaming space and 91 rooms. Max Casino had both blackjack and craps in the casino as table games from 2012 to 2017.
1.1 miN
Church
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Carson City
28 min walk • St. Peter's Episcopal Church is a large historic Carpenter Gothic Episcopal church building located at the corner of Division and Telegraph streets in Carson City, Nevada. Built in 1868, it is the oldest Episcopal church still in use in Nevada. On January 3, 1978, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
1.1 miN
Romanesque architecture, Romanesque revival architecture
Paul Laxalt Building, Carson City
29 min walk • The Carson City Post Office is a historic building in Carson City, Nevada built from 1888 to 1891. It was designed by architect Mifflin E. Bell. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Eagle Valley, Carson City
31 min walk • Eagle Valley is the area encompassing Carson City, Nevada. The valley was first settled during the California Gold Rush of 1849.
0.9 miN
Georgian architecture
Sears–Ferris House, Carson City
22 min walk • The Sears–Ferris House, at 311 W. Third St. in Carson City, Nevada, is a historic house built in 1863. It was owned from 1868 to 1890 by George Washington Gale Ferris Sr. father of George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. future inventor of the Ferris wheel. It has also been known as the G. W. G. Ferris House.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nevada State Railroad Museum?

Nearby attractions include Max Casino, Carson City (16 min walk), Ormsby House, Carson City (19 min walk), Sears–Ferris House, Carson City (22 min walk), William Spence House, Carson City (23 min walk).

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

The nearest stations to Nevada State Railroad Museum:

Bus

California / Ind. Park • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)
Roop / Fairview • Lines: 3 (6 min walk)