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California State Railroad Museum

111"I" St, Sacramento, CA 95814
916 445 6645
Ranked #1 of 85 attractions in Sacramento
4.5 of 5 stars 120 Reviews
Type: Specialty 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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Debauchee69
Elk Grove, California
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012 NEW

I like things B-I-G and nothing is bigger than hearing a 2-4-4-2 firin' up a load of steam. Superman---faster than a flying bullet, more powerful than a speeding locomotive!!! Ever own a train set as a kid? Well, this is valhalla. My last girlfriend was an absolute TRAMP and they wanted her badly to come down---no tramp exhibit or do... More

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RockNCreekGirl
Orange County, California
Top Contributor
62 reviews
29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Love this museum! Even if you are not into trains, they have some neat exhibits that are interesting. Have visited here many times. Great place to take kids. More

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James D
Sacramento, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Have full size train cars and engines thoughout the history of railroads. very interesting. lots to see and walk through. Not just a bunch of plaks with description. can actually walk through them. There is also an old railroad that leaves from here to tourist trips down the river and a exebition where old engines come to be seen and... More

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muirfan
Davis, CA
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6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

An absolutely wonderful day trip for small children -- even older ones will enjoy it. More

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CaliforniaMan
San Jose, CA
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8 reviews
12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

A very unique experience, and very pleasant family experience. No food there, so go after lunch. More

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PEHOWARD
Tahoe
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11 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Amazing displays of HUGE trains and all the history of the transcontinental railroad effort. Very entertaining, educational and good exercise exploring the museum and grounds. You can also buy a ticket for a short ride along the Sacramento River. Great for young and old. More

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stuckinlodi1965
Lodi, California
Senior Contributor
32 reviews
4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Visited with grandson, who enjoyed climbing on trains. Again, limited activities. More

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garyd210
Auburn,CA
Top Contributor
54 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

Built around 1980, a lot of thought was put into this museum. Not just a bunch of railroad cars, but a large exhibit of how railroads impacted communities over the last 150 years. Retired railroad employee and his 3 year old grandson both had a great time here! More

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weaselz99
Huntsville, Al, US
Senior Contributor
29 reviews
22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

Do you have 30 mins? Do you have 3 hours? You can easily spend either one of these in this small but yet powerful train museum. What an eye opener of quality machinery and a factual tale of the intercontinental railroad. More

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sactowna
sacramento
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8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Always a great place for the fam! Beautiful Trains & great history lesson! More

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