California State Railroad Museum (Sacramento)

Photo: BenFranske, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The museums roundhouse building and turntable in Old Sacramento.

California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adults $12; Youth (6–17) $6; Children 5 and under free; Members free.

Address125 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

HoursDaily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., last admission 4:30 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day

PricesAdults $12; Youth (6–17) $6; Children 5 and under free; Members free

Price notesPrices from the museum's official general-information page, verified 2026-11-05. NARM reciprocal admission accepted per official page.

Age notesAge bands derived from official admission tiers only: children ages 5 and under free, youth ages 6–17. No official age-suitability guidance published.

BookingNo reservation requirement stated on the official visit page reviewed 2026-11-05.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed — no accessibility or sensory features were verified on the museum's official pages reviewed on 2026-11-05; no access tags applied.

ParkingOld Sacramento Garage and Tower Bridge Garage nearby, plus metered street parking (per official visit page).

Hours in detailOpen daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; last admission 4:30 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Tickets & bookingFree docent-guided tours run daily (about 30 minutes on building the Transcontinental Railroad) - check the front desk on arrival for that day’s schedule. Private group tours can be reserved in advance; guided tour reservations need at least one week’s notice (Group Desk (916) 323-9274). Most school programs are free for California K-12 schools.

ParkingAll-day parking in two garages at either end of the Old Sacramento Waterfront - the Old Sacramento Garage (I Street between 3rd and 2nd, closest to the museum) and the Tower Bridge Garage (Capitol Blvd at Neasham Circle); the museum does not validate, though some nearby businesses do. Limited metered street parking runs 10 AM-10 PM. Sacramento Valley Station (Gold Runner, Capitol Corridor and SacRT Gold Line light rail) is a short walk away.

Verified perk: California State Parks Free Fourth Grade PassCalifornia fourth graders in public school (and their families) get unlimited free visits to 54 participating state parks, including this venue, which is listed as a participating location on the official pass page. Formerly called the Adventure Pass; renamed Free Fourth Grade Pass for 2026/27. Sign up via ReserveCalifornia.com.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

California State Railroad Museum — Sacramento, California

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