LASR.net Homepage

Menu

Union Pacific Railroad Museum


category : Museums
Explore 140 years of American railroad history, from the origins of the nation's first transcontinental railroad in 1862 to the advanced technology of modern-day railroading. New permanent interactive exhibit "Working on the Railroad" offers a firsthand look at modern railroading.


Admission: Fee
Hours: 10-4 Tue.-Sat.
Address: 200 Pearl St.
Phone: 712-329-8307
Our Email: upmuseum@up.com
Our Website:www.up.com

Come visit us in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Bluffs Run Casino and Greyhound Park

1,500 slot machines, live greyhound racing, simulcast racing, three restaurants, free live entertainment, RV park.

Council Bluffs, IA Casinos

Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino and Hotel

Casino with more than 1,200 slots and 30 table games. Hotel, convention center, rooftop restaurant, buffet, diner, and lounge.

Council Bluffs, IA Casinos

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Explore 140 years of American railroad history, from the origins of the nation's first transcontinental railroad in 1862 to the advanced technology of modern-day railroading. New permanent interactive exhibit "Working on the Railroad" offers a firsthand look at modern railroading.

Council Bluffs, IA Museums

Squirrel Cage Jail

One of three remaining examples of the rotary cell jails, this three-story brick structure was completed in 1885 and featured a cage that rotated to allow jailers a view of all cells from a single vantage point. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.

Council Bluffs, IA Jails

Kanesville Tabernacle

Reconstructed log tabernacle, covered wagon, handcart, tools and artifacts near on the site where Brigham Young was sustained president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1847

Council Bluffs, IA Exhibits

Things to do Museums near Council Bluffs, IA

Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Explore 140 years of American railroad history, from the origins of the nation's first transcontinental railroad in 1862 to t...

Fremont County Historical Museum Complex

Multiple-building complex features American Indian room, general store, drug store fountain from 1863 Penn Drug, toys, clothe...

Burlington Northern Depot and World War II Memorial Museum

Bank of Memories

Orient is located along the original Mormon Trail. A museum houses an original Mormon Trail sign, replica handcart, mural, Mo...

Diagonal Printing Museum

View actual workable press and Linotype. The museum includes a genealogical center and other local historical items....