Nevada Northern Railway Museum

MuseumInfrastructureEly, NVOpen

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Preserved copper-era short-line railroad in East Ely with its depot, engine house and shops, visited on a guided walking tour or with museum admission.

Nevada Northern Railway Museum
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Ways to visit

Museum admission (depot and yard) Open

What you see
Exhibits, Groundsnnry.com, 2026-10-26
How
Walk innnry.com, 2026-10-26
When
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunMonday to Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sunday and federal holidays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The page lists no Friday hours.nnry.com, 2026-10-26
Booking
Not statedThe page lists admission prices and does not mention reservations.nnry.com, 2026-10-26
Cost
PaidAdult: $10 · Senior: $8 · Child (4-12): $5 · Infant (0-4): freennry.com, 2026-10-26
Requirements
None stated.
    Not stated on the official page: photo ID, citizenship, residency, minimum age, height, fitness and accessibility, safety gear, photography, personal details in advance.Minimum age: No age rule stated.nnry.com, 2026-10-26

    Guided walking tour of the East Ely yard complex Open

    What you see
    Inside tour, Groundsnnry.com, 2026-10-26
    How
    Scheduled tournnry.com, 2026-10-26
    When
    The page says tours are available daily; tour times are not posted on it. Tickets are bought at the depot or online.nnry.com, 2026-10-26
    Booking
    Not stated · same day possible · online or on siteTickets can be bought at the depot or online.Book ↗nnry.com, 2026-10-26
    Cost
    PaidAdult: $18 · Senior: $15 · Child (4-12): $9 · Under 4: freeMembers get 15% off.nnry.com, 2026-10-26
    Requirements
    None stated.
      Not stated on the official page: photo ID, citizenship, residency, minimum age, height, fitness and accessibility, safety gear, photography, personal details in advance.Minimum age: Under 4 is free; no age limit stated.Safety gear: The page advises sturdy walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen; it does not require them.nnry.com, 2026-10-26

      About

      The Nevada Northern Railway is a National Historic Landmark rail complex in East Ely, with the depot, freight house, storehouse, main shop and engine house still in place. Visitors can pay general museum admission or join a guided walking tour of the yard that starts at the depot platform. Steam excursions, handcar trips and hands-on experiences are separate ticketed events and are not covered here.

      Getting there

      1100 Ave A, Ely, NV, 89301

      Tickets are sold at the depot at the end of E. 11th Street, off US 93.

      The pin marks the site itself, not necessarily the entrance (39.25917, -114.86833). Apple Maps directions go to the street address instead. Show on our map · Google Maps · Apple Maps

      Nevada Northern Railway: 775-289-2085

      Last checked 2026-10-26. Sources are listed below.

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