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Building the Hoover Dam took more than a heroic effort, it also took a railroad.

Boulder City State Railroad Museum

Building the Hoover Dam took more than a heroic effort, it also took a railroad.

  • Uncover the incredible tales and the colorful history of our state with the Nevada State Museums Membership.

  • Roll the clock back to 1907 and explore this original gateway to the heritage of the Nevada Northern Railway.

  • Wander among ancient fossils, colorful mineral specimens, antique slot machines, 19th-century farming tools, and extravagant showgirl costumes – artifacts that illustrate Las Vegas’ rise into ...

  • Adventure through the rich and colorful story of the Silver State as it unfolds in seven of Nevada State Museums.

  • It’s not every day that you unearth a city. But when we did, it was a cultural treasure.

  • Hit the rails with the sights, sounds, and sensations of railroading in Nevada with this hands-on cultural resource, dedicated to sharing Nevada’s railroad history in ...

  • The seven state museums invite guests to explore many different facets of the Silver State.

  • The Nevada Historical Society’s archives are home to scores of materials, from photos and newspapers to hand-written memories, chronicling the riveting rise of the Silver ...

  • Featuring 17 galleries and unique displays, guests can walk through a reconstructed ghost town and a reconstructed underground mine, see the world’s largest exhibited Columbian ...