This is a wonderful museum – even if you’re not a train buff. I learned a lot about the history of the railroads and really enjoyed seeing all of the real train cars that they had on display, as well as all of the memorabilia.. You even get to walk through an old time sleeper car and dining car. Everything... more

You don't have to be a train lover to be more than impressed by the CA State Railroad Museum. (My wife is the proof.) From the moment we stepped into the door, staff members made us feel welcome and wanted. Most train museums are mainly a collection of static equipment. This one's collection is truly OUTSTANDING, with some of the... more

I had a very pleasant visit to this museum and learned a lot about the role the Central Pacific Railraod had in unifying the country. Excellent tour guide who truly brought all of the exhibits to life. more

I really enjoyed going through the railroad museum in Sacramento. I was surprised by how much there was to look at and how much history there is in that place. They show you a short 20 minute video to get started, then you are allowed to go through the museum at your own pace. For the $8 per person that... more

Even if you are not a train fan this is the best museum I have ever been. The trains are in an excellent condition, very nice and detailed restored. The display itself is sometimes more than art! It has it all: You can go inside the trains, see different kind of transportations from the luxury and the poor. From the... more

EVERYONE in my family enjoyed this place. (And my children are in their 20's and older) Loved the ability to walk through some older train cars and see what they were like. Just a great place to visit and enjoy. more

This is absolutely one of the best museums either of us have ever visited. My mechanically inclined husband already likes trains, so we knew HE would like it, but speaking as a person who does not normally get excited about mechanical objects (they don't have feelings, so who cares?), I can truthfully say I was blown away by how this... more

This was one of the highlights of our recent vacation! The trains on display are real! They even have many of the older cars set up for you to tour through. The cars are set up to be as authentic as they were when they were in use! They even have one car the simulates the motion of being on... more

We felt hurried trying to squeeze our visit into an hour and a half with lots of picture-taking. This place has some beautiful displays, and folks everywhere in the museum had their cameras flashing like we did. From the breathtaking first display to the walk-through sleeper car with simulated movement, lights and sounds, everything in this museum was well-presented and... more