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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 […]

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 […]

STATE OF NEVADA – DIVISION OF STATE LANDS
PUBLIC LEASE AUCTION
The Division of State Lands is soliciting proposals from eligible companies to lease state property at the Nevada State Railroad Museum – Boulder City, 601 Yucca Street, Boulder City, Nevada. The lease will be to operate a Rail Bike Tour business at the Museum and […]

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Museums and History has selected historian Christopher MacMahon as the new director of the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Boulder City. In this role, MacMahon will oversee the open-air museum, which preserves and displays railroad equipment of the Boulder Branch line, which supported construction activities at the Hoover […]

THE NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM IN BOULDER CITY IS NOW OPEN.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting the Nevada State Museums you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. By purchasing a ticket and/or entering the property and facilities, you agree […]

CARSON CITY, Nevada – From the historic United States Branch Mint to the V&T Railroad to the fact it remains one of the most sparsely populated state capitals, Carson City has a colorful and unique history.
The Silver State’s capital city will be the subject of a free lecture by author Peter Mires, whose latest […]
