Welcome back! We've missed you!
The Union Pacific Museum is now open to the public. Our new hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. You must register online before your visit.
To visit the Union Pacific Museum, you will need to:
If you are feeling unwell, please wait to visit! We encourage everyone to please get vaccinated before traveling or visiting.
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: Closed
Friday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 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
