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Freight Building Gets New Walkway
December 27, 2022 | Category: News | Tags:

The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Ely has undertaken a monumental preservation project to replace the walkway of the historic Freight Building. Built in 1906, and restored by the State of Nevada since 1995, the building remains a remarkable example of an era when goods were delivered by rail.

The walkway is a stark reminder […]

Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City RFP
December 7, 2022 | Category: News | Tags:

STATE OF NEVADA – DIVISION OF STATE LANDS

PUBLIC LEASE AUCTION

The Division of State Lands is soliciting proposals from eligible companies to lease state property at the Nevada State Railroad Museum – Boulder City, 601 Yucca Street, Boulder City, Nevada.   The lease will be to operate a Rail Bike Tour business at the Museum and […]

COVID Reopening Update
June 17, 2020 | Category: News | Tags:

THE EAST ELY RAILROAD DEPOT MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN.

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting the Nevada State Museums you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. By purchasing a ticket and/or entering the property and facilities, you agree to abide […]

Painting Party a Success at Museum
May 21, 2018 | Category: News | Tags:

ELY, Nevada – Staff at the East Ely Railroad Depot Museum were hoping a handful of volunteers would turn out at Saturday morning’s “painting party” to freshen up the east end of the museum’s historic Freight Building.

A platoon showed up instead.

“The project was a remarkable success,” longtime museum director Sean Pitts said. “Going into […]

Painting Party Coming to Museum
May 14, 2018 | Category: News | Tags:

CARSON CITY, Nevada – It’s party time at the East Ely Railroad Depot Museum.

Make that a painting party.

The east end of the museum’s historic Freight Building will be getting a new paint job courtesy of volunteers and museum staff on Saturday, May 19, and the public is invited to bring a paintbrush or a […]