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

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

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

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

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

Worth a visit for families, kids and old folks. Great information on how the railroad changed the history/future of CA. More

I came from a railroad family and love to ride trains. This is the best museum of the era I have seen. Lots of rolling stock, engines and well done displays to interest all ages. I was very impressed by the acknowledgement of the labor of Chinese immigrant's to the building of the Central Pacific part of the transcontinental railroad. More

Best Raiload museum in the West. Love those old steam engines, and there are many on display More

For anyone, young or old, this museum is a must see when you are in Sacramento. I doubt if there is anything to compare in the entire USA if you are at all interested in RR history. Upstairs is a large exhibit of model RR's and a Thomas the Train play area for small children. More