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Sioux City Railroad Museum

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Non profit organization History museum

👍 Great place to bring kids to see miniature train displays. Very educational and hopefully fund III ng will be improve so that it will be able to continue to restore this historical landmark People often mention train, kids, model, trains, time, staff,


Address

3400 Sioux River Rd, Sioux City, IA 51109

Website

www.siouxcityrailroadmuseum.org

Contact

(712) 233-6996

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (279 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 4 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: train (16) kids (9) model (9) trains (8) time (8) staff (7)
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  • 4/5 Charlene W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to bring kids to see miniature train displays. Very educational and hopefully fund III ng will be improve so that it will be able to continue to restore this historical landmark
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca T. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a really unique railroad museum and full of history. My young train-loving son was fascinated by everything, especially the really impressive model train collection. Thanks for having us!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom B. 2 years ago on Google
    Don't miss this hidden gem. It has model trains, a train ride, history of the site, and of course real trains to walk through. Friendly staff and very reasonable entry fee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M N. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is a complete step back into time. They have real trains to experience as well as cars and a caboose. They also have a terrific model train exhibit that is interactive for kids. Not to mention they do train rides.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathon A. 10 months ago on Google
    This is an amazing little hidden Gem. Make sure you check out the model train building. The backroom is a train set kids can interact with.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew D. 7 months ago on Google
    Staff was very friendly and informative. We loved the big display of model trains. And the holocaust exhibit gave a unique perspective with a replica size rail car, artwork, and videos of survivor stories that made it all the more enlightening.

  • 5/5 Thomas M. 8 months ago on Google
    Seems like there's something new to see every time I visit! What a great experience for "kids" of all ages. I really appreciate the newly paved pathways! Even on the rare wet days, it's easy to get around. Very well maintained grounds! Neat stuff to see!

  • 5/5 Dawn O. 6 months ago on Google
    Little off the beaten path but worth finding. Super friendly and helpful staff. Was cool to be able to climb up in the steam engine, dining car, kitchen, and the Holocaust display is beyond educational.

  • 5/5 Motion Picture V. 7 months ago on Google
    We produced a Documentary Film at this unique location and the staff was the best and the Museum was incredible, filled with beautifully restored vintage trains, passenger cars, historic treasures so much more! The best and most accessible Museum of it's kind anywhere. And it's free to enjoy, unheard of!

  • 5/5 Lana 7 months ago on Google
    We visited the Railway Museum , was really impressed by how Big the steam Engine train was . Also , inside the Railway Museum they have a holocaust survivor museum. Very interesting stuff to educate people.

  • 3/5 Samantha W. 1 year ago on Google
    The space was nice and cheap to rent. The bathroom is in another building and it was cold to walk outside to it. Then they ran out of toilet paper. Staff was so super nice though, not sure if they ever brought more TP as everyone started walking to another bathroom even further away.

  • 5/5 Ellie N. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing museum. The staff of volunteers were so friendly and helpful. The model train room was impressive. I could have spent hours just looking at all of the intricate details. Our group had grandparents, young adults, and young kids, and we all enjoyed it.

  • 5/5 Craig T. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful, well done, and fascinating tour through the history of the railroad. Excellent people who work there and offer tours! Well worth your time. An amazing model train building with an interactive section that children enjoy.

  • 5/5 David M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to bring the kids and get a little dirty. Very cool to see these powerful machines up close and the model trains were excellent. We all loved it.

  • 5/5 Stormi 1 year ago on Google
    Their Halloween extravaganza was incredible! My little guy loved every single second of it. We got to ride the mini train, the tractor hay ride and the motor coach. We explored train cars and cattle cars. The Haunted Traincar was fun and the bake sale was perfect. They had pony rides and Hobo stories. The helpers were friendly and accommodating. I cannot wait for their Christmas event!

  • 5/5 Vonne S. 1 year ago on Google
    I rented the venue for my son's graduation party. It was really nice and spacious in the building. It even has great outdoor space. The tables were provided along with multiple fridge. The price was very reasonable.TJ and the staff was more than accommodating with my request. They would check up with us to see if everything was going well. I would rent this place again and recommend it to anyone trying to plan an event.

  • 5/5 Rachel C. 2 years ago on Google
    This railroad museum has a fantastic toy train set up for kids to watch. I have come to this every year I could since it opened and each time they have improved upon it. You get to ride on a train ride, watch a movie, see the an older train (even ring the bell) visit a round house. Overall a great place to visit for a morning or afternoon with or without kids. My mother bought a pass and brings her grandkids here all the time. They never gets bored, especially with the toy train building. The wonder my 2 year old boy had watching all the trains go by is a memory I won't forget.

  • 5/5 Patricia L. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow what an awesome place to go with the kids! My 4 year old grandson loves trains and he had the best time here. The exhibits and staff are so wonderful! We took the whole family and we all had a great time!

  • 5/5 Rebecca A. 2 years ago on Google
    We always enjoy visiting here. They are always adding new things and making each visit better then the last. It is all volunteer and they do such a great job of making our time there awesome!!

  • 5/5 Stanley J G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great displays, knowledgeable storytellers, friendly staff. I loved the model railroad exhibit. There was more to see here than I expected and I have a better appreciation for the railroad history of the area.


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