The museum is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is always free. To keep our most vulnerable safe, masks will be required from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and highly encouraged from 12 to 6 p.m.
200 Pearl Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 329-8307
The Union Pacific Railroad Museum is housed in the former 1903 Carnegie Library, a Beaux Arts-style building. Artifacts include photographs and documents that trace the development of the railroad and the American West. Explore the immersive "Building America" exhibit (featuring video-game technology), relive the height of passenger rail travel, and learn how Union Pacific and America's progress have been inextricably linked for 150 years. The museum is open Friday and Saturdays from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Hours may be subject to change. The Council Bluffs CVB recommends contacting the business to confirm hours.
Please Note: These 360-degree images may take a few moments to render, with longer waits on slower devices. A modern browser like Google Chrome or Safari may be required.
Entry and Main Display
Mountain Mural
Working on the Railroad
