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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 […]
WHAT: Two Communities Re-Connected: Henderson and Boulder City connected by RailLocal leaders and elected officials are gathering to celebrate the “first ride” on the train from Boulder City to Henderson.
WHERE: Nevada State Railroad Museum, 601 Yucca Street, Boulder City 89005, 702-486-5933
WHEN: October 10, 5:00 p.m., Train departs at 5:30 p.m., event concludes at 6:30 […]
State Museums to Offer Free Admission to Military Families
(Carson City, NV) The Nevada Division of Museums and History’s seven state museums will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to active-duty U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2024 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024, and end […]
The Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City and Nevada State Public Works are seeking bids to construct the museum’s new Visitor Center. Interested parties can learn more about the project and submit their bids […]
The Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City is excited to announce that rail bike operations return to the museum this weekend! American Railbike Adventures will begin offering tours along the museum’s track between Boulder City and Railroad Pass beginning Friday, October 6, 2023.
The new lease was a result of a wide Request for Proposal […]
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City is seeking bids on multiple projects. A brief project description and link to the full scope of work is included for interested contractors. Contact museum director Dr. Christopher MacMahon at 702-486-5952 for more information.
Painting Dining Car 4813
This project will remove existing topcoat and paint from dining car […]
Museum to Hold Meeting on Henderson Track Use
The Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City will hold a community meeting to inform Henderson residents about a proposed Joint Use Agreement between the State of Nevada and City of Henderson to utilize approximately one mile of railroad track between Interstate 11 and Paradise Hills Drive.
The meeting will be held in the auditorium […]
After the passage of the Capital Improvement Bill, AB 1, The Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City was granted final approval for the construction of a new museum Visitor’s Center. The CIP bill passed by the Special Session of the Nevada State Legislature grants over $23 million to build the center on the grounds […]
The Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City has announced that Mendocino Railway has been selected as the vendor that will provide rail bike tours utilizing the museum’s track, as part of a new lease agreement.
The new lease was a result of a wide Request for Proposal as required by state law. Mendocino Railway will […]
The Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City is proud to announce that its administrative assistant, John Walker, has been chosen as the State of Nevada Veteran Employee of the Month from Veterans’ Services.
Mr. Walker was selected for this recognition due to his continued efforts to ensure the safety of railroad operations and his selfless dedication to the visiting public. Under […]
