CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM

SACRAMENTO, CA

The California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento, California, is a museum dedicated to the history and preservation of railroads in the state of California. Founded in 1976, the museum is the largest of its kind in the United States and features a wide variety of exhibits and artifacts related to railroads, including locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, artifacts, photographs, and more.

The museum is located in Old Sacramento, in the heart of the state capital, and is housed in the former Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station. The museum's main exhibit is a collection of 21 locomotives, including steam and diesel, from the 1860s to the 1960s. Other exhibits include a museum store, a research library, a model railroad room, a theater, and a virtual tour of a narrow gauge logging railroad.

The museum also hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including lectures, book signings, themed train rides, and more. Additionally, it offers an extensive education program, which includes classes, curricula, and field trips.

The California State Railroad Museum is the perfect place to learn more about the history of railroads in California and to explore the rich culture and history of the state. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of railroads and the state of California.

CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SACRAMENTO CA. US MID #8400600618

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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Contact CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM

• telephone: 9164456645
• website: http://www.csrmf.org

CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM
125 I ST
SACRAMENTO
CA
95814

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