Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
4.5
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4.5
302 تعليق
ممتاز
182
جيد جدًا
93
متوسط
20
سيئ
3
سيئ جدًا
4
Barbara H
ستيت كولدج, بنسيلفانيا49 مساهمة
زوجان • مايو 2023
This free museum detailing the origins and workings of the Union Pacific Railroad is exceptional, both in attention to detail and quality. This is a self guided tour with hands on displays that engage the visitor as well as detailed exhibits.
كُتب بتاريخ 14 مايو 2023
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Paul R
Oak Park, إلينوي12 مساهمة
أبريل 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this museum, though a large part of it is because I'm a big fan of trains.
The exhibits did a good job of telling the history of the transcontinental railroad and how it impacted the Western United States. There are other great exhibits sharing the history of the railroad, including equipment, onboard services during the 20th Century, and what the Union Pacific Railroad is like today, which is a fascinating look into what it takes to run a railroad.
There's so much great content in the museum, and the exhibits aren't necessarily bursting at the seams with info. There are many great artifacts, like Native American items. And there are cool interactive elements like when you can push a button to make an explosion noise, and the train engine simulator, with a handle you can pull to sound the horn.
And the museum is a great use of the former Council Bluffs Public Library, which is a Carnegie library building.
While visiting, I saw so many families there with children of all ages, and I would agree the museum is a great family-friendly attraction.
I also liked that a guided tour was offered on Saturday afternoon at 1:30.
Overall, it's a well-done museum and definitely worth a visit. I think even those who aren't that interested in trains will appreciate this museum.
The exhibits did a good job of telling the history of the transcontinental railroad and how it impacted the Western United States. There are other great exhibits sharing the history of the railroad, including equipment, onboard services during the 20th Century, and what the Union Pacific Railroad is like today, which is a fascinating look into what it takes to run a railroad.
There's so much great content in the museum, and the exhibits aren't necessarily bursting at the seams with info. There are many great artifacts, like Native American items. And there are cool interactive elements like when you can push a button to make an explosion noise, and the train engine simulator, with a handle you can pull to sound the horn.
And the museum is a great use of the former Council Bluffs Public Library, which is a Carnegie library building.
While visiting, I saw so many families there with children of all ages, and I would agree the museum is a great family-friendly attraction.
I also liked that a guided tour was offered on Saturday afternoon at 1:30.
Overall, it's a well-done museum and definitely worth a visit. I think even those who aren't that interested in trains will appreciate this museum.
كُتب بتاريخ 22 أبريل 2023
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Terry H
Brookfield, Wisconsin356 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2022
Wow, do I feel cheated. Evidently you should not go on a thursday afternoon in October as there was only one woman seated in a chair who told us to start one one side and the exhibits would follow around. There were no other people around and when we got around the floor the woman was no longer sitting there (1/2 hour before closing) so we left. No signs or people to tell us there was another floor of exhibits.
Yes it is my fault to a degree but I''m used to exhibits with people to help and signage that is clear. What I saw was well organized.
Yes it is my fault to a degree but I''m used to exhibits with people to help and signage that is clear. What I saw was well organized.
كُتب بتاريخ 29 أكتوبر 2022
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Leza H
لندن, UK645 مساهمة
يونيو 2022
Learned a lot about the American railroads. Great exhibits and well laid out. Informative friendly staff.
كُتب بتاريخ 19 يونيو 2022
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Brendan S
أرلنجتون, فيرجينيا1,463 مساهمة
بمفردك • يونيو 2022
The Union Pacific museum packs a lot into a building that doesn’t look that large from the outside. The first floor of this two-level museum covers the history of the Union Pacific Railroad specifically and the transcontinental railroad more generally. It has many artifacts from the trains that operated in the 19th Century. The second floor is divided into a passenger rail section and another on the modern freight operations. The former is steeped with nostalgia for the golden age of rail travel through the West and definitely makes you want to take a train ride. The latter is dense with impressive technological details about the modern industry. There’s a lot of corporate cheerleading here, with little mention of train accidents, but it’s a true museum with many interesting pieces.
There is a bizarre rule requiring masks between 10 am and 12 pm - I guess COVID leaves when it’s lunch time? Enough pandemic theater - get rid of mask requirements!
There is a bizarre rule requiring masks between 10 am and 12 pm - I guess COVID leaves when it’s lunch time? Enough pandemic theater - get rid of mask requirements!
كُتب بتاريخ 18 يونيو 2022
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Bill R
بورتلاند, Oregon354 مساهمة
مايو 2022
A visit to this museum took us back in time. Railroads were once the way to get from East to West in the United States. We loved the model trains on the 2nd floor. The museum was one of the highlights of our trip to Omaha.
كُتب بتاريخ 10 مايو 2022
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martine028
Bartlesville, Oklahoma245 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2021
we had to book online because of limited visitors during pandemic. it was free and easy . the museum has 3 story and all the display and informations are great .volunteers available answered all our questions and even took pictures of us !
كُتب بتاريخ 12 نوفمبر 2021
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redtif666
شيكاغو, إلينوي6 مساهمات
يوليو 2021
The museum is chocked with railroad history, and like a trip back in time to the days of early rail travel. Free Virtual UP Happy Hours that the museum has been hosting on Saturday evening have been amazing with interesting and unusual railroad topics, trivia, and a wonderful host that finds all sorts of hidden photos and facts from their archives. Whether virtually or in person, a great place to relive the yesteryears.
كُتب بتاريخ 3 يوليو 2021
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Jfer1973
7 مساهمات
العائلة • يونيو 2021
This place was breathtaking, amazing, and fun. The train exhibits were my fave but all was interesting and fun to explore. The soda shop was a treat at end of our visit. Must go for anyone whether single. Couples or families.
كُتب بتاريخ 5 يونيو 2021
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loorr55
Council Bluffs, Iowa12 مساهمة
أكتوبر 2019
Very interesting on the history of the train! Great for kids -has hands on for the kiddo's -as well as adults! And Its FREE!
كُتب بتاريخ 5 مارس 2020
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How much time should I allow to see most of what the museum has to offer.
WStatesTraveler
هولندا294 مساهمة
Half a day if you are really interested in railroad history.
326randalls
Fruita, Colorado29 مساهمة
I am traveling in a RV....is there adequate parking ?
elias n
مدينة نيويورك, نيويورك7 مساهمات
parking isn't a issue
Carolyn A
Martinsville, Indiana13 مساهمة
How long does it take to go through the museum? Thanks
carriic
Council Bluffs, Iowa33 مساهمة
1-3 hours, could be more if you like to do lots of reading.
I think Grace may be confusing this museum with the Durham in Omaha, it's the one with the soda fountain.
Also if you are going to see this museum in Council Bluffs anyway, you may want to walk over to the Squirrel Cage museum. It is pretty unique and very close.
