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California State Railroad Museum

111 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
916 445 6645
Ranked #1 of 84 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 203 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, History Museums, Museums
Activities: Arts and crafts
Description: North America's largest railroad museum draws more than 500,000 train enthusiasts annually.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Rocklin, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We've had the good fortune to visit some great museums of the world and must say that the Railroad Museum is as impressive as any. We'd rather see something that was critical to America's success as opposed to old statues of Greek gods or fossils of fish. This place is a joy. Kudos to the docents who enhance and already... More

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San Diego, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The museum is looks a bit like a round house and is full of full-size engines and rail cars. A bit of history is offered with each display. Upstairs there's an exhibit of toy trains and you can look down on the full-size trains. More

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Warwick, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

it was a very reasonably priced experience, beautifully laid out old trains, with really helpful volunteers who were more than happy to help. the sleeper car and dining car were really interesting. More

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davis CA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Awesome for kids with the big engines you can touch and get right next to! More

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Somerset, CA
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

If you want a trip back to a time when railway travel was the only way, you won't want to miss this museum. Wear comfortable shoes because you will want to spend time looking at everything!! More

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malibu, california
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Our grandson loved the second floor miniature train display. I had to be pried away from the historical materials and a chance to clamber in and out of real train cars, including the fully made-up for dinner dining car. And we all loved the gift shop so much we decided to become members and get the 10% discount. Bring the... More

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Carson City, NV
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

You can tour some of the trains and the staff are wonderful! More

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Folsom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We've been here quite a few times with our grandsons and they love it and so do we More

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See 5 more reviews by Julie R for Sacramento
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This is the best railroad museum in the country. I've been to several and this is huge, rich in history (especially the film) and a whole lot of fun. Give yourself at least 1/2 a day so see and enjoy all the fun things. More

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Paso Robles, California
2 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

This museum is unique. If you like trains and historoy you're bound to be pleasantly surprised. More

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