Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum

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5 Kidder Ct
Nevada City, CA 95959

The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum in Nevada City, CA is a dedicated institution preserving the rich transportation history and artifacts from the narrow gauge railroad era in the region. With a collection of railroad and aviation artifacts, photographs, and documents, the museum offers visitors and historians a glimpse into Nevada County's transportation past.

From the NCNCRR Engine 5 and rolling stock to an early steam automobile, the museum showcases various exhibits that highlight the area's transportation heritage. Additionally, visitors can explore the rail yard and restoration shop through docent-led historical tours, immersing themselves in the fascinating world of local transportation history. Admission to the museum is free, making it accessible to all who wish to delve into Nevada County's past.

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5.036 reviews
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Phil K.
10/5/2025

Brought my daughter here and we both loved it. The staff were super friendly and really into what they do -- u can tell they care about keeping history alive. The train ride was calm, scenic, and...

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Allie L.
6/13/2025

We had such an amazing time here! While we didn't come on the weekend, so the shop was closed, that didn't ruin our time in the slightest. The worker Brian, showed us around the museum and was...

Edie B.
6/9/2025

This spot is a real jewel, with great exhibits on the history of the area. and excellent docents who really make you think. They are all dedicated volunteers who love what they do, and it shows!...

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Kylie M.
11/4/2023

Love it! We did a birthday party & rented out the caboose & rail bus. Patents and the kids had a great time! The price is reasonable and the staff was very helpful when I was setting up. The man...

Andrew H.
5/27/2024

This is a really excellent museum. We turned up on Memorial Day expecting it to be closed, and technically it was I think. But the director and one of the volunteers walked us around the outdoor...

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