If you’re looking for a fun family outing in Iowa, you should definitely check out the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. It’s a wonderful experience for both train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Step inside the world of the Union Pacific Railroad and prepare to be dazzled!

Located in the historic district of downtown Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Union Pacific Railroad Museum is housed in a building loaded with its own history. Once the city's first free public library, the museum opened in May 2003 on the 134th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
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The first floor of the museum is devoted to the riveting "Building America" exhibit. Prepare to travel back through time to the 1860s and learn about the enormous task of the railroad's construction, the realities of frontier life, and the communities that sprung up along the way.
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The "Building America" exhibit has a lot to offer, including this wall of old railway lanterns and signals! Journey through a mesmerizing railroad tunnel accounting the hard labor of blasting through the Sierra Nevada mountains, as well as other detailed displays.
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Another great exhibit to explore is "America Travels By Rail." Enjoy the retro style of the Union Pacific's replica cars, including a lounge car, a coach car, and this dining car! You will find several more pieces of Union Pacific's collection here, including furniture, china, uniforms, and menus, as well as a 360 degree projection room playing newsreels and commercials.
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With all the exhibits, tours, and programs this museum has to offer, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Grab your train ticket and take an exciting ride to the past!
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For more information about the museum, please check out its website.

This looks like a terrific place to spend the day. Let us know if you have a favorite exhibit at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum!

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