Frequently Asked Questions

The Nevada Southern Railway excursion train runs Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. The 2:00pm trains may not run June-September due to extreme heat.

The Live Steamers run the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, starting at 10 AM. The Live Steamers do not run during the months of January, July, or August.

The Passenger platform is just across the railroad tracks from the parking lot. There is a marked pedestrian crossing near Yucca Street.

The Display Pavilion is open daily 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed State Holidays, subject to staff availability. Trains only run on weekends.

The only drink on regularly scheduled train runs allowed is water. No other food or drink is permitted to preserve our historic rail cars.

Only licensed service animals are permitted on board the train in accordance with state policies and to ensure the preservation of our historic rail cars.

The 10-mile round-trip excursion lasts for approximately 45 minutes.

The train goes on a round-trip excursion through the Eldorado Valley, beginning westward from Boulder City Depot and ending at Paradise Hills in south Henderson. The round-trip is approximately 10-miles.

The museum is currently outdoor exhibits only. The museum’s visitor currently under construction is anticipated to open in Spring 2026.

Parking is available in front of display pavilion on the east side of Yucca Street, on the overflow between the upper parking lot and Railroad Museum Road, and along Railroad Museum Road.

Museum admission is $2. Admission is incorporated into the cost of train ride tickets.

If the museum is display pavilion is locked during normal business hours, we are likely closed due to a state holiday.

Absolutely! The museum has a wide range of positions for those interested in volunteering. Please see our volunteer page for further details.

You need to be at least 16 years of age or older to volunteer on your own. The museum does maintain an Explorer Post through Scouts of America for those between 10 and 16 years of age.