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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
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
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
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
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 […]