Cheyenne Depot Museum Reviews

You can't miss this massive train depot. There is a visitor center, gift shop and museum inside. Boots, monuments and statues outside.

We always loved visiting the Cheyenne Depot. The floor is fantastic is showing the railway. It also serves as a Welcome Center. You can receive travel guides and travel information from the concierge there. There is a gift shop and a museum that are both tons of fun to visit

Didn't realize that the depot didn't open until 11 am on Sunday so we waited an hour (my fault). The exhibits were very interesting, especially the hand carved train. The architecture was even more interesting. The staff was helpful and informative. Worth the visit if you like train history.

If you are a train buff or just like to see these massive machines the Cheyenne train museum and the annual Depot days is a must see with the Steam shop and different exhibits

Lots of history here. Interesting exhibits (and I'm not significantly into trains). If you like trains, you can probably spend hours here looking at the exhibits and reading up on all the facts. Everything is well presented. When you tire of looking at railroad stuff, walk down to the other end of the depot and sample the beers at the Accomplice Beer Co.

We stopped by on our way through so the kids could stretch their legs. Interesting things to see and look at. Lots of interesting history and information about the surrounding areas.

This museum is dedicated to railroad history of the routes that involved Cheyenne and Wyoming. It was nice and interesting and had a lot of exhibits in the depot. There is an entrance fee and a gift store. It was a bit tricky to find the right way to park but we figured it out. It's in down Town and near other sights and a few restaurants. From the second floor you have quite a good view over the trails. There is only cargo passing by there now, no passenger trains anymore through Cheyenne or Wyoming,.

Generally a boring place during the day time, but in the summer and holiday seasons there are lots of fun concerts and activities!

A nice place to whittle away an hour, not much more. Good for train and history buffs as detailed museum and upstairs a viewing area for current trains passing (which were huge!), and in the lift was a scale model railway. Nice little place, great building.

Excellent museum for the Union Pacific, very well done. Don't miss the upstairs scale train layouts.

Nice displays, informative and well put together. We liked the overhead train, which would run if you put a quarter in the machine. Excellent larges model railroad display upstairs. Strange that it was a Colorado railroad, but it was done very well.

Being a rail road fan I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of the museum. Second floor observation room allowed us watching the training going by. I may want to stop and visit again!

Really nice place to visit for Rail Road history. Right across the street from the Plains Hotel. We are here for the steam shop tour.

We loved all the history and BOOTS! it's so cool down in the depot! It's a must stop!!! The kids really liked it. And it's very clean, everyone was super nice!

This Depot Museum was one of several places we wanted to visit in Cheyenne. We didn’t have any problems finding the museum or finding parking. The building itself is very interesting and photographic.

We were very pleasantly surprised at the extent of the exhibits and the information provided. We learned quite a bit about identifying different trains and what the numbers associated with each train means. The walk through the history was fascinating. We used the free audio tour which was great as to the information it provided. Don’t miss the second floor where the train display of the entire Colorado rail line is reproduced in a scale model. The man who built it took 30 years to complete.

The biggest difficulty was finding the audio tour plaques. The plaques blended right in with the other material and it was almost impossible to find them. They need to have some highly visible color to make them stand out.

This museum was definitely worth spending the time seeing. There also was a gift shop with great train puzzles and books.

This is not a museum where you'll see actual trains. In fact, the only trains you will see are passing by the back of the depot. The museum has lots of pictures and there is a gift shop. The gentlemen at the tour counter very friendly as were the ladies in the gift shop.

Great museum, especially for rail fans but not exclusively so. Friendly staff, and a great layout in a very historic depot. A bit pricey but overall a great place to visit.

Truly captures the magic of Cheyenne and the west! Situated in the heart of downtown Cheyenne, this is a great place for historical learning, leisurely strolls, or fun outdoor events. Located near the historic depot and Wrangler building, this is a great place to visit!

Lots to see and read about. A perk is being able to sit by the big windows upstairs and watch the trains roll by.

Located in a fully restored Union Pacific Rail Depot this museum did not disappoint. The history was covered well and the second floor exhibit was well worth the stop. For fans of trains this was a hit.

What a great place to visit with a group or even alone, definitely worth your time to step upstairs and interact with the lovely model train staff!

The museum has lots of pictures and text documenting lots of history of the transcontinental railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad. They also have a model train layout but unfortunately I guess they don't run trains on it all the time which was disappointing.

First place we went when we came to town. The Big Boy 4014 was supposed to make a stop on Sunday the 19 of May at the depot for all to see but something must have happened because a 100 people were waiting near the tracks with no train in sight.

The Depot is in an area with lots of things going on. There are a couple of eateries, and vendors who share their homemade items. Within the Depot are pictures and information which explains Cheyenne's growth due to the train system. Within the Depot is also a gift shop. There is no fee to visit this museum.

This place is okay. Admission seems high for what they have. This was one of our museum stops while in town, but we toured better museums in Cheyenne.

I was expecting to see more railroad relics, but the majority of the museum was handcrafted models and printouts.

This is a smallish museum located downtime inside an old train station.
It's got a lot of reading material and images from the time the rails got constructed, from the beginning of Union Pacific (it mostly concentrates on Union Pacific).

There's also a bunch of models and stuff you can look at that are really nice, and explains the history and evolution of the train engines for UP.

In the second floor there are some old toys of train engines and a HUGE scale model of some places in the US from the olden days. It's pretty awesome looking.

All in all, if you like trains, and train history, it's a good place to go.

My husband and I were very interested to visit the Depot Museum in Cheyenne feeling that due to the important role that the railroads played in the settlements in the West, there would be a lot to see and experience. However, the museum relies heavily on the written word minus a clear timeline or relationship to the photos in the exhibits. We found the exhibits to be very confusing and poorly done - very disorganized. Our advice, find another museum if you want a historical perspective of the role of the railroads and the people who built them.

This should be an awesome museum for any train fan. However I left with mixed feelings. The displays downstairs were good although not very big. However they have a great model train display upstairs without one train running. Museum store was okay, not great. Outside of the museum there was a decent size homeless population. One man was yelling obscenities across the square, no police anywhere in site.

The Depot Museum gave an interesting history of the Union Pacific RR especially in Cheyenne. Also had a great Model Train Layout in the second floor. If you are a train buff, I would highly recommend it.

I learned a lot about the history of the railroad and how it was a huge part of the growth of this country.

The Cheyenne Depot Museum is inside, what else, the old Cheyenne depot. You enter the gift shop first, where you purchase your tickets ($8 adults, $7 seniors & military, free for 12 and under). Then, you can go into the museum. There is so much train information in the museum that you can easily spend an entire day if you study everything you see. Or, you can skim through the items in display cases, stopping only at items that interest you.

A great deal of history is provided within the museum, such as maps of the original rail lines, outfits worn by the train conductors, telegraph and ticketing rooms, and much more.

On the second floor is an HO-scale model railroad layout that took its creator 30 years to painstakingly handcraft. As a child of the 60s, I had a Lionel train set that ran on a 4x8 piece of plywood. But this layout is definitely something to be seen and studied. Also from the second floor, you can look out the windows at the freight cars moving by on the real train tracks of the Cheyenne freight yard.

You can read much more about this museum on the internet. But, if you like trains, you should definitely check out this museum when you come to Cheyenne!

Captured within the museum is the impact of the railroad moving people and materials west - along with the elegant design of the station itself. Not far off the interstates, it's well worth the time to gain a greater appreciation of our nation's history and those who have contributed to our success.
The only disappointment was the lack of old locomotives and rail cars to examine - which would have completed the experience.

We enjoyed the museum. Lots of information about the railroad. Good displays. Also stop in to get information about the “boots” seen all around town.

I’m sure the museum in the depot is interesting but it was closed by the time we got there and didn’t have a chance to go inside. Glad we were able to see it and stop for a couple of pictures.

It’s a nice place, but it was pretty small. If you have small children they might get bored easily unless there into trains. Not a bad place just small.

The Cheyenne Depot Museum is located inside of the Old Union Pacific Depot built in the 1880's. There are lots of exhibits, photos and and artifacts describing the history of The Union Pacific Railroad. The selections and prices on the old dining car menus were very interesting. There are lots of model trains on the second floor.

Our first trip to Wyoming. Could only spend a short amount of time, but loved the history of this old building. I could almost feel the early settlers wandering the depot around me. There is a great floor mural of the old rail line and outside are statues of early settlers. A good introduction to Cheyenne.

While the inside of the depot can be a bit on the loud side; it's still a fun place to go for events like the Cheyenne Winter Farmers Market (1st Saturday of the month Nov - May) or christmas events, depot days or in the summer numerous fun food and music events outside on the plaza. There is a great in-floor map of how the rail service was built and developed from the east to the west. If you like trains there is a great museum in the building and gift shop. Trains still go by the depot, but no longer stop, still impressive to watch.

Be sure you take the time to go to the upstairs level to view the very impressive display of miniature trains.

Great stop over in downtown Cheyenne. Old buidings, took some great photos of trains and the buildings.

If you are interested in trains this is the place to go. I am not really interested but the items here were fun to look at and the building was really nice.

This is a very informative museum. I would not suggest bringing kids along. Lots of reading and learning to do! The coolest part was the giant electric toy train!! Very neat!

Road trip! The museum is interesting to visit. There is quite a bit of information on the Union Pacific RR and has a few nice relics.

Really enjoyed this museum. So much information on Trains! Upstairs, they have a smaill train set up with a fantastic scenery. It runs on special batteries that are very expensive so they don't run it often or long but since my husband is a huge train fan, the gentleman upstairs ran it for him for a couple of minutes.

If you are into trains this is the place for you. They have a very impressive small scale train set up. Informative exhibits on how the trains came to Cheyenne.

The folks who work at the information desk were so helpful in advising about places to eat. There isn’t an amazing amount of brochures to pick up, not for just Cheyenne, but all of Wyoming!

We stopped here because my husband loves trains. The building is lovely and the exhibits and information inside give you an insight into the past. Model train was sadly not working when we were there.

Just passing through Cheyenne and decided to stop. We have always enjoyed trains. The museum was inexpensive and we spent a couple of hours, along with our 10-year-old. It was a great collection and nicely done information! The conductor/docent on the second floor with model trains was great with information and running the trains. A big shoutout to gift shop employee Shane who went above and beyond in kindness to our 10-year old. He is a huge asset to the Museum! So glad we made the visit.

Beautiful and so full of history an easy place to imagine the ages and decades of people taking the train to their destination/next destination.
Beautiful gift shop. A must stop for visiting and locals to keep the tradition and historical experience told.

We stopped here while in Cheyenne to let our three year old enjoy the trains and history of the area. Must say it was a good and educational stop with lots to explore and see. Enough hands on things and trains passing to keep our son happy too!

The Cheyenne Depot has been beautifully restored and part of it has been turned into the very interesting Depot Museum. The museum traces the building of the Union Pacific railroad across Wyoming and its subsequent history. Much thought has gone into researching and presenting material on a great variety of topics. Also in the building is the town’s helpful information office.

I was hoping for more history and a sense of how the railroad was built. This is more for fans of trains in general.

There are a large number of displays for the overall size of the museum. An absolute must is going upstairs to the model train layout. All the way in the back is the only part of the real railroad this is built after that is still in operation, the Georgetown Loop.

The Cheyenne Depot hosts a lot of events that are fun for the entire family.
There is a yearly Celtic festival.
The pancake breakfast during Frontier Days.
Bands during the summer.
The annual Christmas tree lighting after the Christmas parade.

The museum itself had a nice layout. The real gem was the tour through the Union Pacific. They are currently restoring Big Boy 4014. It's amazing to stand next to something with so much power. A wonderful chance to see the tools required to keep these rail giants running. Please be aware that the tour of the Union Pacific is a limited engagement at this point.

As a history nerd, this was a must see for me. Lots and lots of information about the transcontinental railroad and how Cheyenne came to be. The second floor has a huge model railroad display that is amazing. Very nice gift shop as well.

This Museum very clearly told the entire history of how the Union Pacific Railway became a reality. This is a must see for train buffs.

Wide open depo with a brewery next door. There is a small gift shop and a RR museum. Just outside the front door are carriage tours of downtown Cheyenne and neat shopping and dining within easy walking distance.

I totally nerded out at the Depot Museum. The history of the railroad and the role it played in Cheyenne's founding and development was really interesting. I also enjoyed learning about how the railroad technology changed over the years. Upstairs is one of the largest and coolest railroad models I've ever seen. This is well worth a few hours of your stay in Cheyenne.

At least the lady told us they were getting ready to close and we did not pay for the admission fee. We strolled around the building and looked at the gift shop. We did see a train pull into the station, however, while we were there. We will try again next we are in Cheyenne.

I have been watching the show "Hell on Wheels" this museum shows the impact the railroad had on towns like Cheyenne and their development.

If you love trains then this a "must see". For you a half day would allow you to read all the explanations of the exhibits. For others, at least a half hour to roam through the extensive exhibits. Modest admission fee but the best deal is to purchase a package with the trolley tour if you have half a day in Cheyenne.

The museum is very interesting - I learned a lot. The only negative was that we could not see any locomotives.

Wonderful old building that includes the tourist information office. We enjoyed finding out about the Union Pacific railroad - there really are lots of exhibits. Also good views across the other buildings and railway lines. Worth a visit.

Go through the main extensive informative self guided museum on the main floor. A large gift shop to spend some money in. Go to the miniature rail museum on the second floor. You can sit in the observation area and watch the active Union Pacific rail yard.

This is a good and informative museum. We enjoyed it. It is a pity they don't have any old trains but the model railway upstairs is quite charming. We were also very glad to have been offered a coffee by the nice ticket sales lady.

Gorgeous train station museum. Lots of things to explore and see and some cool model train exhibits. Also is fascinating being able to watch the UP trains being switched and worked in the yard alongside. Go to the 2nd story viewing deck for a better look.
Lots of fun for adults and kids. Adult admission was only $8.00, so it was pretty reasonable for an afternoon activity.

Anyone even vaguely familiar with the importance of the transcontinental railroad will be enthralled. And even if you are not, this place is a hoot. Lots of artifacts, from tools and tickets to fine china. Well marked with descriptions. Even an elaborate model train setup upstairs with a small layout that you can run.

Located at the Cheyenne Depot Plaza, this museum shows the history of trains services in the Western USA, miniatures of train routes, its impact to the development of the West, pictures of men who created/developed the train services, Gift Shop, etc.

Be sure to visit the additional exhibits located after the blinking Stop/Go Train Lights. They are located outside of the Depot. An elevator is available for those who don't like to take the stairs.

Our toddler LOVES all things trains so when we accidentally stumbled upon this cool place, he was in his own little heaven. There was so much to learn and see. Lots of interactive things to do both inside the museum as well as right outside and around it.

So much history in this magnificent railroad station. Building is 150 years old, stunning facility. Great displays, staff very knowledgeable, which is very refreshing. Needs better parking, as it is in the middle of town, but get there early nothing to worry about.

The depot is beautiful! Go in and walk around before you visit the gift shop. The depot is right beside the Union Pacific train yard which made it even more exciting. Be sure to walk toward the restrooms and notice the mosaic map on the floor. (Not sure what the correct description might be). It is really cool. So glad to have walked in here. Be sure to snap a photo outside with a "big boot."

This museum was on our to do list because they have a "Big Boy" Engine. The Museum has a fantastic display of Union Pacific History and Memorabilia, easy to walk around, an interesting selection, helps understand how much America relied on railways for it's development. The Museum is housed in the old train station, plenty of parking outside, situated next to the Big Boots in the Park. Stroll to eateries, eat a picnic in the park. Historic Cheyenne is a delight.

Its a small town and was fun of fun during the summer time free concert every friday and sat nights and the rodeo was really fun to go to vary entertaining.

I loved this station. It still sits next to the tracks and looks just like it used to many years ago. I didn't get a chance to go into the museum but it looked interesting.

The history of the steam train and the Cheyenne Depot was amazing. A great hands-on experience. Miniature train collection on the second floor for young and old kids.
An actual train would be a nice addition.

Stopped by here to see some trains for a couple of hours. We were told there were about 70 trains and this place does not disappoint. We did enjoy the setup of this museum and learned about the history of Union Pacific in Cheyenne. I did enjoy the Rail Art exhibit.

Depot Museum serves as a visitors center. Very interesting items throughout. Beautiful area inside and out.

Interesting place right by the tracks with lots of railroad history. A must for train enthusiasts. We liked the 2nd floor observation deck and seeing the long freight trains rumble through.

Excellent place to visit for people I’d all ages. Michelle is fantastic and knowledgeable about the trains and history. Exceptionally clean and covid conscious. Highly recommend everyone to come and visit. Only sad thing was the model train was not running due to covid. I would like to return and see the train run and find the three dinosaurs hiding in the scenery. Thank you Michelle for a great visit.

During Frontier Days there is a lot of activity downtown. The rest of the year not so much, but the Depot Museum has some neat Wyoming history.

The Cheyenne Train Depot Museum is located inside the train depot. The bottom floor is a museum about the history of trains in the area. The top floor has a model train layout that was painstakingly moved there. The guy running the layout the day we visited was helpful in talking about train history in the area. Worth a visit.

The most difficult thing was finding parking (I guess there was some sort of festival happening the next day in the plaza where most of the parking was being used to set up for vendors)...

And don't miss the Cheyenne bus tour. Takes 2 hours but it's worth the time to find out about Cheyenne.

It is in the old train depot, a beautiful building. The exhibits are terrific. They tell how the transcontinental railroads were built and the difficulties of choosing the route and the funding. There is lots of great memorabilia of the Union Pacific days with China displays and photos of the dining cars from many years and how it changed over time. Lots and lots of stuff train enthusiasts will like. Upstairs there is an absolutely incredible model train set up that was built by a man in Nebraska, over a period of 30 years and recently donated it to the railroad museum. It is huge and terrific.

Very interesting displays that cover many different aspects of railroad operation and life. I'm not a railroad buff but still found this to be educational and enjoyable. Don't miss the hand-carved replica of the Big Boy steam locomotive toward the end of the museum. There is a huge model railroad on the second floor.

The architecture of this building makes it. There is a miniature train exhibit upstairs. The staff was really sweet. Trains pass by all day long. Eye candy galore.

A definite must on any visit to Cheyenne in the historic railroad depot. Very modest entry fee and friendly staff.
The museum is split over two floors, the first covering general railway history with some great photos and memorabilia. The second is given over to a viewing platform where you can see the sidings and an incredible model railway which has the most amazing attention to detail I've ever seen.

I am a disabled vet with back problems so I cannot walk much. This is one day I wish I would have brought my buggy.
I walked around the little center looking at the boots and reading the informative plaques that I didnt even realize when I started limping.
I have plenty of time to post this because my swollen back and strained muscle will not allow me to limp too far from my couch. Even though I hurt bad enough to smack the dr that helped my momma find me under that certain rock I WILL be going back.

Fun to see all the cowboy boots down town. Great to experience the western history of the town and the area. Love the cowboy shops right here and the plaza with happenings all the time. The museum across the street is great too.

We found the displays very informative and well done. They focus on Wyoming and Cheyenne RR history. There are lots of photos and explanations of how things work. We spent about 90 minutes in the museum.

you are walking by it's worth popping into and it a main fixture of downtown as it centers around the depot and this seems to be a major attraction for the area.

The entire area/campus is pretty nice with several placards set-up to help inform about the history of the area.

Went on the trolley tour and got a ticket that included this museum. Its a bit obsessive on trains. Generally a lot of reading materials. The section on hobos and tramps was very interesting

The depot is it to risk the museum. It really highlighted the impact of the railroad in this part of the country. I may not return again but I would certainly recommend it to others.

We were lucky to go to visit on a Depot Day and went out to see all the UPS trains on a School Bus which was great.

Paid a senior rate of $8 which was overpriced. They even asked for a donation on top of that at the end! I expected the minature trains on 2nd floor to be running but it was just the models. We finally asked if any of the trains could be running and they let my husband run one of the sets.

Had a wonderful time touring the museum lots of history building the transcontinental railroad and the model railroad exhibits were just outstanding with the amount of details

This museum has lots of interesting local relics from the old west. Be sure to take the time to walk through it while you are in the area.

Spent 3 hours at the Cheyenne Depot Museum. If my legs were stronger, I would have stayed even longer. They have an interesting display of railroad memorabilia, almost exclusively from the Union Pacific Railroad. So much information on the building of the Transcontinental Railroad and the development of the west.
The Depot is the actual building that was constructed by the Union Pacific Railroad to serve as an example of the wealth and strength of the railroad. It is a magnificent structure that has been refurbished and embellished. It is an amazing building, and a showcase of the community.

The classic red sandstone railroad depot was totally restored inside and out and a plaza constructed in front of the building. The mainline of the Union Pacific Railroad runs on the tracks behind the building, but it is no longer an operating depot. Many functions for the city are held year round at the “Depot Plaza” especially during the summer months. The museum has an excellent collection of old Cheyenne artifacts, period pieces and photographs. One of the must sees in Wyoming’s Capitol city.

Whether you're a train enthusiast or not this place is fantastic! So much to see and so much to learn about.
The photos from a bygone era are wonderful.
Interactive stuff for the kids (and the big kids!).
We spent much more time than we'd expected to but we didn't want to miss any of it.
We even went off and found the Big Boy 4004 in the park across town.

The Cheyenne Depot Museum is housed in the old train depot. You can easily spend an hour or two here, or 30 minutes. The cost was only $8 per adult.

First floor exhibits detail the history of the railroad in Wyoming and especially Cheyenne. Photographs, artifacts, and hands-on exhibits will entertain young children and educate adults.

The second floor gives you a view of the rail yard, and if you're fortunate, you'll see a train passing through. Most of the second floor, however, is dedicated to model trains. Most of this exhibit is hands-off, but there is an electric model you can take your turn driving along the track along the mountains, through a tunnel, and into the town.

There is also a small souvenir shop of things Wyoming.

If you like trains & the history of them, this is your place. Lots of information & a huge model train set up with different towns. My teenage son really liked it.

The Cheyenne Depot Museum is rich in history and should be visited on your way into town. The museum has a nice gift shop where you can buy t shirts, cowboy hats, and lots of trinkets. The Depot has a large map of the Union Pacific Railroad printed onto the lobby floor and shows the might might of the Continental railroad back in the 1880*s.

It was nice to see something open on a Sunday. There wasn't much to see inside, but if you like museums, you'll find something you like about this one. I liked shopping in the gift shop and taking pics in front of the huge boots. Not a bad way to spend time in this cute little area.

The cost was $8 for adults and it was a nice way to spend an hour or two to learn about the history of Cheyenne and Wyoming.

Wonderful museum with history, models, and train-related memorabilia. Would have like more opportunities to view the actual trains passing through.

My wife and I toured the museum and she enjoyed it much more than she thought she would. I thought the displays were top notch with the variety of static displays and audiovisual displays. We also enjoyed the model railroad displays on the upper floor that are all working models. We were very pleased with the visit.

April 16/17 spent some time exploring the museum - really the old Union Pacific station. These old stations really are architectural works of art and this one has been refurbished recently. The history of the railways opening up the country is quite a story (and of course recent demise of UP passenger service). Some beautiful sculpting outside the museum, each with a rather poignant tale to tell. And of course no visit would be complete without a trip to visit "Big Boy", steam engine 132 ft long, 26 only built during second world war, used to pull loads up severe gradients into Cheyenne and Ogden (engine can be seen in local park).
Museum certainly worth a short visit.

We used it because the a small tourist information stand was there. They were quite helpful. We looked at the entrance to the museum and judging by the other reviews we should have gone in . We thought it was small and not worth the money.

Out of all the places we saw on our trip to Cheyenne, most of those in our family liked this museum the best. It was perfect for our children and elderly father, who loves trains. The main level museum had so many objects and details (maybe a little too many to try to digest at once). The small gift shop, also on the main level, had reasonable prices.
Everyone appreciated and enjoyed the hand-crafted train layout by Harry Brunk on the 800 square foot second story, but it was a bummer that no one was there to operate it (probably due to COVID). The second story also has 4 armchairs where you can relax and enjoy watching all the modern day trains go by.
An hour should be sufficient time to see the museum and train layout, but we definitely could have spent more time at the museum and around the area. It would be nice if they had some real engines on display to see, but we knew in advance that they didn't have any.
The museum is within walking distance to restaurants and neat old buildings around downtown, which was very well-kept.

Its well worth stopping and having a look around the Cheyenne Depot museum. Even if your not that into trains its a good place to find out about the history of the area. The depot itself is a lovely building built in 1886. $10 well spent. There is free parking on the streets near by. They also have a great gift shop.

This is probably an excellent museum for railroad enthusiast, but I am not one of them. If you are, be sure to visit this museum. If not, don't waste your time and money.

Convenient parking. Restored Union Pacific, art-deco style, train depot. Working train yard is adjacent.Very nice gift shop. Clean restrooms. LOTS of train exhibits and history.

Brilliant place to visit, we always seem to find a railway museum on our trips, I love the way the have put a map into the floor of the what was once the waiting room, lots of interesting bits to both see and read, the model railway layouts were great and there is also 4 very comfy armchairs to sit in and watch the outside trains going past, well worth a visit

Great gift shop. Lots of options and found a perfect Christmas ornament. Don’t have time to go through the museum on this trip.

Fascinating memorabilia from the history of trains, including diner service ware and conductor chairs. Nice videos about early labor of building the tracts to story of Big Boy steam engine. Upstairs is the most incredibly large model train layout that took one man 30+ years to build. If you are interested in trains, you will love this. There is even a viewing area to watch the current trains coming in and out of the yard.

It had been several years since I visited. It is a nice museum, dedicated to the railroad and the depot in particular. Very nice exhibits. Lots of artifacts nopt usually seen. We stayed about an hour, skimming over quite a bit.

In these COVID times, we didn't wear msaks, not many people in the museum and easy to distance. Clerk in gift shop ( nice!) was masked.

Restroom in the museum was closed, but there are nice ones in the main depot. THe main depot is nice, but nopt as decorative as the one inSan DIego.

Great historical museum, centering on the Union Pacific's story of crossing the continent, and Wyoming's part in it (including the shenanigans that went along with it). Very good interactive displays, a guided-by-cellphone free option, and even voice recollections by employees on some displays that were very interesting first-person recollections. Allow yourself at least 2 hours for the walk-through... there is a good halfway point where you can sit and rest on the second floor at the west end with a view of the main line and the roundhouse, and COMFY CHAIRS!

A very well equipped museum with a lot of the old west and railroad history in one place. The staff offer a lot more than just museum information which is helpful for the first time or folks re-visiting Cheyenne.

Great Railroad Museum that captures the legends of the West. In-depth review of the Union Pacific Railroad expansion Across America and the 42nd Parallel. 2 hours allowed a brief view of the museum. Second floor has a model railroad exhibit, large and extensive. I did not get to see that. I will return from War Museum and to see the railroad display on second floor good interesting gift shop with unique items.

Some Hands-On displays like an opportunity to ring a locomotive Bell. Only one ring per person please I rang it five times glorious resonance and a beautiful tone. Go ahead Ringgit as much as you want. Everyone will enjoy it

It’s a bit small for the price IMO. I would’ve liked maybe to see a train parked near by. Overall I’m happy we visited but left wanting a bit more.

If you're into trains, this is your place. However, if you're looking for a place to take the kids, this place has drawbacks for younger kids. Theres a lot to look at, but very little to interact with. On the day we went, the one interactive train wasn't working. Still, the kids enjoyed the train that travelled around the rooms for a quarter. There's a really small kid area, but nothing to write home about. Overall, I'm glad we went. Not sure that I'd go back, though.

Very interesting museum. They expose a lots of photos, films and miniatures trains.
You learn how they built the railroad by that time under which conditions they worked. Interesting was also how they traveled in the different classes.

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One is struck by the simple beauty of the place the second you walk in. The clock and original mail boxes and the worn shiny floors is an instant return to another era when the RRs ruled the West. Free parking is plentiful and the Souvenir Shop; while some what pricey, is chock full of gifts that is suited to everyone back home. The displays are endless and very interesting; even to the younger ones of our party. The Union Pacific Railroad was the basis for the fabled history of this beautiful part of our country and the story comes alive in this place. Cheyenne is worth making the trip. Especially if you go during Frontier Days. Best Rodeo EVER!!!

Gift shop, visitor center and place to pick ups trolley tickets, Boots decorated on the property and around town are quite interesting too.

Excellent place to visit in general and the depot museum certainly a must.
Very informative staff and, as you would expect, full of train memorabilia and the model train exhibit (which one man took years to complete) is well worth seeing and children would love it.
Lots of things to do and see in cheyenne itself and we would recommend the horse drawn carriage ride where a very b
Knowledgeable gentleman driver gives so much local information on the historic buildings as you ride in style.

Located in the old Cheyenne Railroad Depot this museum is for the train enthusiast. Unlike other museums and historical sites in Cheyenne there is a paid admission to this one, and frankly questionable if worth it. My family and I were looking forward to this one most of all but was a bit disappointed. The first floor has some nice exhibits and artifacts, cool maps, and models. The second floor is a model train scape. Though very well done it is non-working and could be better presented. I'm no train enthusiast but I've actual seen better (Greeley, CO). It was not very big and only took up a small portion of the old Depot. There was no staff anywhere other then in the gift shop to collect the admission fee. I liked the effort and direction but this museum would be much better with a focus and a simple redesign. If you've got the time check it out, but only after you've checked out what else Cheyenne has to offer.

TBH - the main museum exhibit is really geared toward the railroad nerd. There's general history to be sure and I learned quite a bit about how Cheyenne became Cheyenne - and avoided the fate of other railroad towns. But I could have also gone down a rabbit hole of highly specific train types, had I stopped to read everything. Then again, it was not crowded and you pick and choose - digested enough about the diesel electric changeover - more on to the next. The upstairs model RR is really the thing to see however. Even though there was only 1 train running while I was there, the tableaux was varied and interesting. Always appreciate these when they are well done and this one is. Walk around the town is nice too, as I'm from DC metro, and this is a very different feel. Leave yourself some time for that.

This celebrates Cheyenne's historical significance as a train transit center. There is an elaborate model train of many of the stops along this section of track, and nice artifacts in the other room. There is a small gift shop. This is immediately next to the train yard so you can watch all of the trains from the second floor. It's not large or exotic, but tasteful and relevant to its location.

Took a solo long weekend trip to Cheyenne and while there visited this museum for the history of railroads. There is so much information and so many artifacts. It was quite the learning experience. I highly recommend this adventure - especially for railroad buffs.

The renovated station was impressive and I could just imagine it bustling with passengers. The museum was $8 per adult and worth it to preserve these sites. There is seating on the 2nd floor where you could watch the rail yard in action. I'm glad we stopped.

My Daughter and I visited last weekend. The station itself where it was hoppin busy at one time is now just an empty shell. Book racks and benches are gone. The ticket booth is covered not too mention the other 2 ticket booths are just gone. A restaurant was added that stunk of greasy french fries. The point of the visit was to take a step back into time but that feeling is nowhere to be found or smelled. They do offer a small fee to see some stuff from the past but in what is called a museum but we passed on it

The Cheyenne Depot Museum is a great place to spend a morning or afternoon by yourself, with your kids or the whole family. The gift shop is the great starting point. The merchandise is quality and not typically "tourist" priced. The museum is complete, amazing and totally interactive. DO NOT forget to go upstairs to the model train display. It is one of the most complete and functional you will ever see!

We liked it. Upstairs there is a miniature train set that is huge and so much detail. On Fridays the man who put it together is there and we went on a Friday. Staff are very friendly.

Even with my son's military discount, it cost $7 a head to enter. It wasn't bad, but most of the exhibits seemed a little worn and we didn't get to see the video at all. If you are looking for a way to kill a couple of hours in Cheyenne it's OK, but I wouldn't worry to much if I missed it.

I visited the Visitor Centers website before traveling to Cheyenne. It was completely deceiving. The shopping was limited. Everything is closed on Mondays, even in the summer. The attendant in the Visitor Center didn’t have much to tell us, probably because there isn’t much to do. Skip this town when visiting Wyoming.

The museum had a lot of interesting information, great displays and the builing itself is a must see.

Great exhibits and good explanatory signs. Some good videos and an amazing miniature railroad display upstairs. The old depot is well preserved.

The Cheyenne Depot Museum was worth the eight dollar admission charge if only because of the wonderful model railroad housed in the building. There was a great deal of reading and a host or guide to provide clarification or explanation would have improved the experience. Staff were very friendly gave a discount in the souvenir shop following our visit.

My family enjoyed the Museum tour, especially the miniature display of railways and cities. We watched the trains come into the station from the second floor (seats available). Very neatly kept! There was a "history of railway" map engraved on the floor of the station/depot which was not only informative but also quite fascinating to look at.

Visited the day of the Hispanic Festival so the area in front was full of booths. I spent too much time finding a parking spot. (not that is was that crowded) Couldn't enjoy the architecture or plaza art. Horse wagon ride only went around the block cause driver said locals won't tip. He was a great guide, interesting, but I wanted more. Too late for the trolley tour unless I wanted to miss the first part which may have been the best part, you never know.

Picked up a walking tour map, but I had the impression it was created a few years back and I didn't feel like the place was somewhere I wanted to walk for blocks solo. (Empty storefronts, etc. ) The map was well done.

I can appreciate the locals holding events, just not conducive to my wanting to see the area.

So I left and I did drive around a bit and saw some historic houses. Liked what little I did see.

Don't go when there is an event if you want to fully experience the downtown architecture and history. Disappointed that my experience was not so great because I wanted to see the history, not a food focused event. If my timing were better, I think it would have been more enjoyable

I was there for a railroading holiday so this museum was a must. Very nice, light and well laid out. Operating model railroad on the top floor, and a viewing area, with seats, for viewing the action outside.

Restored railroad depot in Cheyenne with a museum. Anyone into western or railroad history will enjoy. Didplays were fairly well done.

Was worth two hours of our vacation - enjoyed the history of the Union Pacific Railroad and the building of the railroad in the West - of the hundreds photos and exhibits none mentioned train robberies - guess they only happened in TV westerns

An excellent opportunity to learn about the history of the railroad across the west. The building was an architectural gem, well worth a visit.

Beautiful old train station with the vibration of the hey day of the time past. Visitor center inside. Wonderful extensive gift shop and they sell ice cream!

Reasonable admission fee, and TONS of information at all of their very creative displays! More info than we could really take in, in the little over an hour we spent there, yet still learned a lot by skimming it. Nice views out to the still active train yard with some antiques cars sitting around. The model train & the story behind it upstairs is amazing!!

In on a business trip from Chicago and hitting a number of locations in Cheyenne. Went into the museum and found the visit to be very interesting and to see the history of the area and Cheyenne itself. Well worth the stop!

My wife and I love old train depots that have been saved from the wrecking ball and converted to new uses. The depots in Omaha, St. Louis, Chattanooga, Cincinnati, Kansas City, and Savannah come to mind. We need to add one more to the list… Union Pacific’s depot in Cheyenne! This extremely attractive building has become the center point of Cheyenne’s downtown since it was turned over to the city in 1993 and restored to its former glory. We enjoyed the museum part of this building since it focused on the arrival of the Union Pacific to these parts and that railroad’s quest to establish a transcontinental railroad. The construction pictures of that initial venture were very helpful in demonstrating the hardships involved in building the rail line west of Cheyenne. The use of this building over more than 100 yrs as documented by pictures and text was also very interesting.
One of the upstairs rooms houses a monumental model railroad display that is quite remarkable. It is the largest rail road layouts we’ve seen on our road trips and was extraordinary in its details.
The Depot and museum is a most worthy attraction that should be on every visitor’s “to do” list while in Cheyenne.

Visited whilst waiting for a trolley bus tour. Glad we did, lots to see. Learnt a lot about the Wests' history. really good displays. An hour well spent.

The Cheyenne Depot Museum. The building itself is grand, stylish, and absolutely beautiful and must have been the focalpoint of the town (it is said the Union Pacific RR built it purposely in this location so that the governor and legislators would have a straight-line view of it, reminding them of the importance of the UP to the state of Wyoming). The museum is set up as a historical time-line re: travel from East to West, initially by horseback or wagon train or (if one were wealthy enough) by taking a Clipper ship around the horn to California. It also details the importance of Panama: if one were to take a Clipper to Panama, disembark and walk or ride the 30 miles or so to the Pacific side, and take another ship, they could save a lot of time. But it was the building of the railroad which made all the difference! When gold was discovered in California, miners could get to the fields in weeks instead of months. So this museum details the building of the railroad, from initial surveying to completed rails. It also has a large collection of photos of steam locomotives and train cars. And of course, the museum details the importance of the city of Cheyenne in that era. Finally, upstairs is the most complete and remarkable train set imagineable! It was built by a man named Harry Brunk and is the world famous model railroad layout, the Union Central & Northern, an HOn3 scale.

Farmers market going on so parking lot was full. Nice brewery inside and a good souviner shop. Glad we stoppe din

While visiting Denver one day we decided, 'what the heck, let's go to Wyoming'. Not knowing what we were going to do when we got there, we were pleased to stumble upon this place in Cheyenne.

The museum was crammed full of railroad artifacts, replicas, and stories. The biggest hit, of course, was the model railroad.

It's small, but that didn't keep our kids from being entertained for more than an hour.

The plaza is really cool, and offers a quaint historic feel. The museum is a must see site, offering quite a bit of information on the old days of the railroad past. Really interesting, could spend a couple hours here. The really cool part is upstairs where they keep the model railroad. The largest railroad model set I've seen. It's quite something to behold. The little ones would love it. There's even a small train set the kids can operate.

Trains are not something I am typically interested in studying however I found this place to be educational and fun for the whole family. Make sure and go see the model train up stairs!

Everyone was very nice! The store, the restaurant was very good, bathrooms were clean. Just a good time!

If you loved "Hell on Wheels" you will enjoy this museum. It is a good hour or two activity while in Cheyenne in an historic building finished in 1889. Upstairs is an amazing model train display that was 30 years in the making. Sadly, it wassn't running while we were there and I am pretty sure it can't actually run anymore.

The history of Union Pacific and other railroad lines is well presented in this museum. My main purpose for going was to see the architecture of the beautiful building. It did not disappoint.

A good way to spend an afternoon, good price and plenty of railroad history, be sure to walk out the back and upstairs to the comfy chairs and watch the train roll past form the inside viewing area.

During Cheyenne Frontier Days, the population of of the city swells from 65,000 to approx 250,000. The Pancake Festival is FREE and they move more than 6,000 people along at day of the event, that is near the Depot.

Trains contribute to our daily lives as much as trucks do. This museum is a celebration of this magnificent machine with a strong frontier slant. As people moved west Cheyenne became a major part of the story that is the American West. This museum tells the story from many points of view. From the pioneer, the settler, the crews, the family waiting and the one left behind, and from the perspective of technology and solving the issues of getting more and more commerce through. Loved the artifacts from lost baggage, the beautiful model train upstairs, and the tour of the restoration shop. Well done, and well curated.

This major train station was at a big crossroads in the early days. The ticket hall has been restored to 1930's condition and the marble floor replaced exactly as when built. There is extensive exhibits inside and twice a year the yards and turntable are open to the public. They are restoring the longest locomotive ever built and next May it will go into steam and carry passengers south to Utah. A really interesting day, with no traffic problems as the City is fairly small, and there are plenty of places to eat around the station. Well worth a visit, even though the only train on display is in a nearby park, but it is also one of those 'longest' trains, known as Big Boy.

The old depot building is gorgeous, and the museum isn't overly large. The history was interesting, though it could have used a grammar check on some of the signage. I definitely learned a few new things! The best part was the gigantic miniature train display upstairs, which is fantastically detailed. I only wish we could have seen it run!

The exhibits take you through the history of the UP, the people and the trains. Well presented and explained. A working model railroad is operated on the second floor which also offers a viewing platform of the UP railroad tracks. Souvenir/gift store.

We stopped here on our road trip mainly to stretch our legs. This place was a nice surprise. Beautiful historic building that was lovingly restored and packed with train history. Exhibits are presented well with antiques and photos that portray all aspects of the train experience. Upstairs is a model railroad that everyone especially children will enjoy. Worth the stop.

The museum houses memorabilia and stories about the railroad history of the old west and beyond! There is an impressive wood sculpture of locomotive that is not to be missed, The building is quiescent late 1800 rail depot. Beautifully restored for the museum. Located in an interesting restored downtown Cheyenne

Went on a Friday afternoon and were the only ones there. Tickets are free for kids under 12 and $7 with military discounts. There's a lot to see and read. Little hands on for kids, but with COVID this is a good thing.

I absolutely loved the second floor model train display. I was fascinated by the little tiny people and the detail that needed to be attended to in order to make something that small. Was also very amused by the dinosaur, nice thing for kids to hunt for. The amount of history included with the displays on the first floor was also fascinating for the geek in me. Really enjoyed the visit. A lot of reading so may not be of interest to younger kids but there is a play area for them.

Wow what a refurbishment - the place looks amazing. I loved the floor with the map on it. Nice to see it being used. rather than lying empty Cute gift shop.

We travelled with friends from Denver up to Cheyenne, Wyoming to see this museum.
It is the last remaining railroad depot from the 19th century transcontinental railway, and it is very impressive. A lot of work has gone into it's restoration in order to tell the story of the railway. It contains a lot of detailed information, which is well presented, and made our journey well worth while.

Very nice museum. Informative, interesting history of the area and trains. Nice displays. Nice gift shop. My husband loved the massive model train set up in the second floor of the museum.

The depot museum had a lot to look at from the railroads. There is a beautiful hand made model of the 4014 Big Boy steam engine, made from wood and a really cool model railroad on the second floor. Lots of neat things to look at and play with.

Well furnished and interesting Wyoming railroad history done by
Union Pacific railroad personnel. Gift shop on premises, also.

This old working station has a limited special from Cheyenne and Denver. The experience is average but this is not a great place to spend time. Better place to buy stuff.

It'll cost some coin to visit the Cheyenne Depot Museum. However it'll be worth it for the Model Train Enthusiast. The exhibit is a non-moving show piece that has been meticulously put together taking uncountable man-hours to create. The model train exhibit takes up the second floor of the museum while the first floor is a quick walk thru rail road history. It takes less than an hour to tour.

I made a quick stop in front of the building to admire the facade, which is very beautiful. Two of the boots, famous in the city, are opposite. Entrance is paid.

While vacationing in Cheyenne, we visited this treasure of a museum displaying all facets of the important history of the railroad into the American West. This history centers around Cheyenne that truly benefitted from being a depot for many rail companies but most importantly the Union Pacific. They have some real American rail treasures on display with good information provided about them.
It is all housed in Cheyenne's wonderfully restored UP rail depot that dates to the late 1800's from expansion of rail between our coasts in the 1860's.
I must admit we're not railroad enthusiasts but we absolutely loved this museum and all of what it offered us for a nominal entry fee of $7 each for military/seniors and $8 for adults. Took us only about 2 hours but did not read/see all.

We were just breezing through on an overnight stay and we stopped over there. We did not actually go in the museum we went to the visitor center. Could not find anything on TripAdvisor for the visitor center. The lady was very helpful. It is a cute quaint old historic town.

We spent an hour here, but could have happily spent another. There's a lot of good explanation and history, engagingly presented. Although they should get rid of that little map of land grants to railroads they have near the beginning of the museum-- that map misled generations of schoolchildren, showing 80% of Iowa given to railroads, when it was much much less than that. Either replace it or exhibit it as misinformation. The wooden big boy was amazing. Lots of beautiful art too.

The Cheyenne Depot Museum is a gorgeous piece of history that is an absolute work of art. The moment you enter into the spacious station you are transported back in time to the late 1800s. The attendant is very helpful and can answer questions about the entire town. The museum is a bit dated but very informative with lots of artifacts and interactive stations with materials from the time period. There is a large model train set upstairs which is highly entertaining. This gem of a museum perfectly captures what the old west in Cheyenne was all about.

Went here as second choice because the main western museum apparently was closed as the address (confirmed at the visitor center) was blocked with "no entry" signs and no other information or detour.

The museum is primarily about the Union Pacific RR and is next to an active line. There are many artifacts of interest. On the second floor are model train exhibits and museum pieces from model RR manufacturers such as Lionel.

We did not leave enough time to thoroughly enjoy this museum. If you are a train and history enthusiast, there is so much to see!

One of the best exhibits about early railroads in the US and the building of the transcontinental railroad. A very complete and educational story. Upstairs is a large exhibit of model trains. All you want to know about early rail travel in the US.

went to Cheyenne had a walk around city loads of art works everywhere, very clean and tidy went to state building very nice the grounds very well kept and everyone very nice , loads to see at train depot. well worth a visit .

This place is full of all kinds of knickknacks and souvenirs. We went here to buy gifts for all the children. There was a little lady who worked here who was very kind. And helped us with other things to see in visit around the town. I would recommend stopping by just to see the building and all the cool things inside.

We recently visited here during a day spent visiting four of Cheyenne’s downtown museums; we wanted to learn about the settlement of Cheyenne after the railroad was brought through here. We had no trouble finding free street parking nearby; there is a modest admission charge. The museum is located in a small part of the restored train depot. We found the displays interesting, although the museum seems dated and would benefit from some updating and expansion. The top floor had numerous model railroad setups, but there was only one small train in operation. We spent about 45 minutes here in total. We have been to much better and more comprehensive railroad museums (including in our home state of PA), but we were glad we stopped by.

If you like trains this museum is a must to see.
They have a lot of information and exhibits.
The displays are very well done.
Good family event.

Although mostly a Union Pacific Railroad museum, it should be very entertaining to anybody interested in old west history.

Cost $8 to actually walk through the musuem, but you can get a feeling of the building without the musuem.

This was a worthwhile stop and we learned a lot about the railroad of the old and modern west. Spent about 2 hours inside and also bought several trip gifts at the store

Interesting informative and educational. It's located in the historic Cheyenne train depot in the former baggage area. There is a railroad exhibit on the first floor and a large HO scale model railroad on the second floor. Its also a great spot for train watching. Well worth a visit and open on Sunday too.

Really interesting to learn the history of Cheyenne. The railroad played such a big part of this town, and it still does...!

My husband loves trains, so we decided to take a quick day trip to Cheyenne to visit the museum. If you enjoy train history then this would be a good stop for you. The museum is small and but packed full of artifacts. The also gave us a military discount.

Was awesome to see the main hub of all the big money from the past close to the plains hotel. It is in the center of town . lots of food and drink restaurants. Safe place to take children.

On a recent trip to Colorado, I drove up to Cheyenne to see the Depot Museum. As the name indicates, it’s located in the former Union Pacific Railroad Depot. The depot has been beautifully restored, and the museum is located in the on the West half of the main floor. At first, the central theme is Cheyenne and how the railroad was responsible for the founding of the town, but further into the exhibits, the focus shifts more onto the railroad itself. After visiting the first floor, you can take an elevator upstairs to an area that overlooks part of the rail yard so that you can watch the action. There is also an extensive model railroad layout upstairs which is interesting to look at.

All in all, I found it very interesting. If you’re a railroad buff, or like reading about the history of early Cheyenne, or even just like watching trains, I recommend you spend the time to go see this museum.

Located in the old Union Pacific Railroad Depot, this museum offers great photos of the railroad's early days, as well as a huge upstairs working narrow gauge railroad model that took its creator thirty years to build (it was finally moved into this museum where it takes up an entire floor). The local guides know all sorts of railroad lore and will talk to you as long as you want.

The Depot Museum is a great historic spot in downtown Cheyenne. There is more train history here than most can manage but its all presented professionally and engages the visitor. Upstairs is an awesome model train setup that took 30 years to build; one of the best layouts I have seen. we had no problem with distancing; few people there. Entrance fee is also reasonable.

union station really neat place to go and see all that has happened in railroading, the up stairs is super display to the public in the times of railroading. The person or persons that did this are very talented, at the time the display wasn't in operation but you can see alot.

Very interesting items to review. Great old train details and a very nice minature set up depicting the travel out west in olden days, doesn't operate every day though so need to check first.

Very interesting. My husband and I walked over to the Museum from the Plains Hotel. We enjoyed walking around learning the history of the Union Pacific. My husband is very interested in trains, so when we went upstairs, he was in heaven with all the model trains, and the many layouts. He was also, able to talk with one of the employees who was very knowledgeable.

This was a fun stop to see beautiful architecture. The museum was about to close so we weren't able to see the exhibits but it's worth a stop to see the building and visit the gift shop. They also have a non painted boot so you can see what they looked like when first made.

I grew up in Cheyenne and moved away 30 years ago but go back to see family and always stop by the Depot. The museum is nice, but the building is amazing.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Cheyenne Depot Museum. If and when you visit Cheyenne it is worth the visit especially if you like trains and history. Enjoy.

I love trains. The old depot is grand and has the memories of past rail travel. On the second floor is an observation area you can sit in comfort and watch the Union Pacific go by. Awesome museum is located in the building also and upstairs are scale trains running, great place to take kids. Really nice now they have one of the few remaini g big boy steam engines there.

Had a good time, but seemed a bit advanced for my 4 year old. They had some stuff for him to do, but was more geared towards an older audience.

A cute museum. Not very big. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was fun to see the way people used to travel. The man on the second floor knew a lot about model trains.

I visited the Cheyenne Depot Museum on an off-day while working in the region. I was keen to visit the museum, as I am particularly interested in railroad history. I was pleased with the experience on this visit.

The depot itself is marvelously restored, and is worth seeing in itself. It should (and seems to) be a point of pride in the Cheyenne community. The museum is not especially large, but has a good amount of historical exhibits, art, and other items - specific (obviously) to the Union Pacific. While the bulk of the exhibits perhaps focus on the UP operations in the Wyoming region, there is overall good coverage of the entire transcontinental rail history. All of the exhibits are easy to review and understand for all audiences, and there are just enough items that are "kid-friendly" to keep them from quickly getting bored.

In addition to the exhibits, there is a second floor that features a comfortable viewing area of the UP mainline, which features near-constant train traffic to observe. Also on the second floor is an expansive HOn3-gauge model railroad layout that was built and maintained by a local man over the course of decades, then moved to the depot upon the man's passing. While it was not in operation the day of my visit, it was nice to get to see the layout.

I would also encourage visitors to ask about the roundhouse visits or chances to see the restored UP locomotives (including a "Big Boy"). Those opportunities were not available the day I visited, but had I been working in the region in November, I would have returned as several weekend opportunities were scheduled.

Admission for the museum is fair and won't take a huge bite out of the budget. There is also a small gift shop which does feature some items unique to Cheyenne or unique for railroad history collectors.

Overall, this is a solid attraction, and is good for all ages. While there are more comprehensive and expansive rail museums around the country, this one is very nice, has its own unique qualities, and worth the stop.

All though all we had time was to visit the gift shop here. I found the staff very helpful and enjoyed the setting outside with the huge cowboy boots. They had lots of souvenirs for not just the museum but also for Cheyenne. Was neat I was very glad we went that day as the next day was inventory and they were going to be closed.

This is an interesting place to visit if you are interested in the Union Pacific railroad. The Depot consists of offices, a brew pub, a museum, and a gift store.

Nice museum with lots of railroad information. Wish they had more room to display it. We enjoyed the videos on the running of the railroad yard and how they took care of the steam engines best. There are other films too.

Hard to believe the city was about ready to implode this place at one time. The people of Cheyenne stood up and took a stand! Not only good for them, but glad to see they could teach common sense to the city officials. They have done a wonderful job with the Cheyenne Depot – it sports a museum of the railroad as it impacts Cheyenne and the growth of America as well. It also has a visitor’s center which is filled with information and a person there to assist with questions, ideas and suggestions. The far end of the depot also has the “Accomplice Beer Company”. Offering a wide variety of freshly brewed beers and various tasty food options. Looks like the city officials are waking up to the idea of “if you build it. They will come”. When I visited the Accomplice Beer Company that evening, it was packed with people. A side from that, the Museum and gift shop are worth the time – filled with exhibits, sights, sounds and history. There is plenty of parking and there is plenty of active trains passing through the backside of the depot. Well done. Enjoy, safe travels and Cheers!

Cost was $8.00 to do a lot of reading, Need more train displays and Museum pieces cause that what people want to see, Lady taking the money was not very friendly. Building itself was very nice. The public needs more access to the Steam Room, once a month is not good. Model train upstairs was so so, needs updating. Need a penny Pinching machine

This is history the way the Company wants you to know it. It's a carefully and thoughtfully curated exhibit of the story the Union Pacific likes to think of itself, staged in timeline fashion from surveying the land to riding the modern passenger line. The posters are highest quality graphics, the construction and lighting are state-of-the-art, the elements included are interesting and relevant. This is the high-school textbook version of history, it's worth noting, with no trace of the complexity, grit, and messiness of the way events and personalities actually happened in the settling of the west. "Hell on Wheels" this definitely is not.

One of the great delights is a model narrow-gauge railroad that occupies much of the second floor of the building, the Union Central and Northern (UC&N) layout created by Harry Brunk of Clarkson, Nebraska. To my great surprise, the town portrayed is Black Hawk, Colorado, a mining town just down the road from my home in Boulder County. The level of care and precision that this model represents is impressive, and I spent more time with this exhibit than I did with the main exhibit on the main floor.

The gift shop was mostly stocked with kitschy items made elsewhere. It reminded me of what I've seen at airport concessions, with less attention to local or regional arts, crafts, literature, artworks.

For those interested in historic preservation, the Cheyenne Depot Museum building is nothing short of stunning. Clearly this is a project of love for the community.

Seeing this Museum was the sole purpose of my travels to Cheyenne, and I was not disappointed.

If you like trains, you will love this sprawling museum. They had everything trains. Upstairs was miniature train sets that were donated to the museum. I would have liked to climb onto a railroad car that could have been parked in an area for visitors to see, but there were no real trains to climb on.The architecture was splendid though.

Real nice historic building. Trains constantly coming and going out back. Information booth offered great advice on what to go see and where to eat. Well worth the visit.

Depict. Is. Quite. Nice. Trolley. Tickets. Sold. In the. Depot. Had. Lunch. And. Beer in the Accomplice which is. Either entered. Inside through bathroom. Entrance doors. Or. Outside. By. Depot.

Small quarters, some with masks although required, too many bodies, and there is a charge to see the actual museum. I had no motivation to go beyond the gift shop.

We took a day trip up here while visiting my dad in the Denver area. Quite the beautiful structure complete with a clock tower. The museum on the inside had a lot of history mainly on the Union Pacific railroad which dominates this region. The model railroad display was cool even though it wasn't running. The big highlight for me was the train viewing area on the second floor. There is a busy UP yard here and there are plenty of trains that pass on a daily basis. I wish I had more time I would have spent more time there. The gift shop inside has a good selection of items, great for any train or history lover!!

This is a great place to visit if you like the history of a city. There is a restaurant and brewery attached to the east of the main terminal. Worth a stop if traveling through Cheyenne.

GREAT! Lots of knowledge here. Cool model train railroad upstairs. Many hours put into this layout. History galore. Knowledgeable people.

When we got there with family, it was closed, but could see some of the trains from far away, probably is good but didn't see much

We were in Cheyenne on a Sunday after the museum closed. We could not go in the museum so we walked around outside. A lot of interesting items to see. Would like to return when the museum is open.

A very nice museum to say the least cost $40 to get the family in but worth it. On the second floor they had a model trail to scale the will blow you away! What a great piece of history. If you call the phone number at the museum while there you can get an automated tour of the place by voice. Very nice. And we got to watch the train yard from the observation deck.

We were surprised at the gorgeous Depot Museum in Cheyenne, WY. Attractive, informative nicely restored and helpful docents. A look back at the railroad history across America.

Here is an historic train depot re-purposed as a museum with a multimedia story of the building of travel and railroads. The narrative story of the train is told through text, old photographs, and relics of their era. I found the early videos of the gandy dancers working placing ties and bending rails fascinating.

The upper level of the depot houses a comfortable viewing area to watch as trains come and go on the multiple sets of tracks before you. There are many trains passing through during the day.

The upper level is also home to one of the most detailed ho scale model railroad layouts I have ever seen. I only wish I could have seen it run.

Great way to spend a couple of hours in Cheyenne. It was nice to learn about the railroads and the history.

Nice museum about the history of Cheyenne and the railroad. Lots of pictures from the building of the railroad thru Cheyenne to present day. Good variety of information and displays.

this museum gives an excellent picture of the city's relationship with the railroad. The exhibits and displays are very good. There is also an enormous train set to watch

It's in the old Union Station which is cool! Interesting artifacts and a LOT of information. There is an impressive miniature train upstairs.

We wouldn't have come here but we had bought an inclusive ticket when we did the trolley tour, so it was worth a look. For a railway enthusiast, this would have been heaven! We aren't that into railways but it was still interesting to see how it all happened and we were glad we came.

This museum is very unique. Learn about the forming of Cheyenne the Railroad and the political foundations of this area. Take a ride on the trolley that leaves from the Depot see the sites of Cheyenne. If when you return you are hungry and thirsty, visit Accomplice Located in the Depot for great eat and drink.

This is one of the oldest buildings in Downtown Cheyenne. The depot was instrumental in the growth of Cheyenne, and Wyoming. The state of Wyoming is still one of our least populated states, so come see what the quiet side of the USA is like.

Museum is split on two floors. First floor has a ton of pictures and small display area's which highlight Cheyenne and the Union Pacific railroad. The second floor has the main model train set, a small model train set that one child can operate, and a viewing area of the UP train yard. Definately something to do while in Cheyenne.

Beautifully restored train station. Museum has lots of railroad info. Worth a stop. And be sure to find the various painted boots throughout downtown.

This was a passenger depot at one time. Exhibits and video show the history of the station and Cheyenne. 2nd floor has miniature trains which were not in operation when I was there. Very interesting especially if you are into trains and their history in Cheyenne.
Gave a 4 rating because trains not running that day.

This was a great way to spend a couple of hours on a rainy day. Some interesting history of the area and also the history of the railroads through the mid west region.

The miniature railroad display in the second building was probably the best part of it though. The love and care and attention to detail put into creating it is evident. The volunteers that man the display are very knowledgeable if you have any questions.

Well worth the admission price.

There is a ton of details and history of the rail road in Cheyenne. Lots to read and see especially if you are into trains. Even seats to watch live trains go by. Be sure to go upstairs!

We all really enjoyed it. A lot of good information to take in. We were lucky the depot had a retire conductor that was touring the Depot with his friend. He shared a lot of information. Then the guy on the 2nd floor was just as amazing. A wonderful day for us. Thank you for having a wonderful tribute to locomotives

A great historical stop! Early American expansion comes to life! Also, take the trolley tour ! It is a great overview of Cheyenne and it’s history!

Interesting displays of the rail history in the area. Great pictures of the old steam era trains. Building has been totally refurbished but true to the original style.

The hub of downtown - there is a park across but the depot is quite beautiful to visit. They have an info booth and also local artists and craftsmen display wares inside. There is a museum (we didn't go in) and you can catch a trolley ride or carriage outside. Get a shaved ice or popcorn.

The museum was okay. The building was awesome. It's worth walking in (free) to see the inside. The museum's gift shop is large, and pretty awesome as well

The museum is great. The store is limited and many times imported from China. Store staff not very knowledgable of surrounding area or current (depot) events. Staff not outgoing (no pleases or thank you's).

I'm a model railroad fan and was particularly interested in the model train exhibit. I was very disappointed that it was unstaffed and no trains were running. The layout was great but I would have liked to have seen it in operation and would have enjoyed talking to someone about it.

The rest of the museum was nice but I felt very rushed by the lady in charge who was bound and determined not to close even a minute late. I got the feeling she was just an employee putting in her time, not any sort of real railroad fan.

Fun for young and old alike, and so well done. One part historical education, one part bring-out-the-kid-in-you. You can easily spend an hour or two here, then go next door to the Accomplice Brewery for lunch/dinner.

This is a beautiful old depot. It was a great way to share the past with the kids and experience the history of Cheyenne.

There is no "rolling stock". There was little rail activity to see from the observation deck. The model trains do not operate. Not worth the admission - even at the senior rate. What few actual artifacts they had were fine (especially the hand carved Challenger Locomotive), and there were films to watch, but I expected more than a bunch of pictures on the wall. I got more out of finding the real Challenger locomotive at a park about 2 miles away. Note: I think there are no public restrooms in the depot proper. You must enter the museum itself to use the facilities (which were clean and functional).

This is the place for you! Engineering, History, geology, human stories. It's a fabulous museum. Don't miss it!

The complete and interesting description of railroading. Even though my family are fairly well versed in railways and how they were created, this museum had even more and kept them interested for several hours. Well done, well presented even for a novice.

The full breadth of what the railroads have meant to Cheyenne. Work, travel, creation. Excellent viewing area of the UP freight main upstairs with a fabulous HO narrow gauge model centered in the Colorado Rockies and Georgetown.

This location had lots of vendors inside that were selling jewelry and other handmade items from the state. Everyone was so friendly and showing us several of their handmade crafts.

Spent a couple of hours looking at pictures and articles on the way it stared in the early days of Cheyenne,Wy 2nd floor model of the landscape and tracks thu Mountain and valleys

The building itself it so beautiful. The museum wasn’t bad, a little on the smaller side and perhaps a little expensive for what it is, however, my train obsessed grandsons enjoyed the visit. Their favorite part was the train set upstairs that they were able to control, as well as, the model set.

Although the museum focused on the history of Union Pacific railroad and its influence on the city of Cheyenne, it also gave a general history of the movement West in search of opportunity. I found the exhibits to be very comprehensive and well displayed. Many exhibits are interactive which I liked. The upper floor (glass enclosed) viewing platform is a great place to sit and watch the trains go by just beneath your feet. Both kids and adults will love the sprawling model railway exhibit on the second floor - a 30 year labor of love. Allow at least two hours to enjoy this museum.

We drove through Cheyenne, WY specifically to see the depot museum. It was jam packed with wonderful information about the building of the Union Pacific RR. There were no Big Boys in the depot, but there is a replica at the city park about a half mile from the depot. There was a fantastic miniature model train set upstairs. A gentleman worked on it for 40 years. Made the entire train set and display from scratch. It’s very impressive. There were 2 docents running the train and answering any questions. It was fantastic! So glad we stopped.

Not a huge museum but some very interesting exhibits if you are interested in trains. I am generally not, but as a visitor to the USA it was different enough and held my interest.
The building itself is of interest and lots of photos show its development over time as a main hub on the Union Pacific line.
There is a truly huge model railway exhibit upstairs but unfortunately it was not operating when we visited.
There is a souvenir shop but no cafe.

visited this because we've never been to Wyoming. The host was outstanding giving us directions for free parking and some of the history about the city and station. He directed us to a trolley tour which also gives you entry to three local museums for I believe is $17-$19 AAA and senior discount (over 60)! All three museums were filled with western memorabilia and were all interesting. The trolley tour and driver was very entertaining and we learned a lot. I could do it again tomorrow and would still learn and see something new! Things that most of us have only read about! The buildings and architecture in this area of town is a wonder with most of it 125 years or more old. Many of the buildings have a story or legend of the old west attached to them. You could spend all day exploring the museums and still not see it all

The Cheyenne Depot Museum was our main tourist stop. The history of the Union Pacific RR was real interesting to us...we watch a lot of Westerns. Enjoyed the model trains as a couple family members were always really into setting up, crafting their own buildings. The gentlemen in the model train area was kind & informative & knowledgeable so we really enjoyed the conversation. Glad we stopped.

The Cheyenne Deport Museum is a modest but vastly in-depth museum covering all facets of the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, with particular emphasis on the portion of the route which went through Wyoming. If you're someone who likes to read, you will need at least 2-3 hours to go through the dense collection of printed text explanations, which are supplemented by videos, audio recordings, and artifact displays. This is one of the only history museums I've ever been to that provides citations for what the text on the labels and signs, almost like a term paper would! It's a very interesting decision and helps point you in the direction of other books and materials that may be interesting. Standouts of the collection include numerous historical photographs, complete yet understandable descriptions of key railroad terminology, a remarkable wood-carved model of a Union Pacific Big Boy locomotive, and a large model railroad display on the second floor. The building itself is the original Cheyenne railroad station (a National Historic Landmark), so besides the museum, you can enjoy the station lobby. A nice gift shop has numerous train books and DVDs for aficionados, including publications unique to the area (originating from the Union Pacific Steam Shops, which are just across the tracks). Considering how remarkably inexpensive this museum is, the value you get is more than worth it if you are a railroad or history buff. I would even say it is worth coming to Cheyenne specifically for this museum, if you are passing through the area or trying to put together a railroad-themed road trip. Spending 2 hours here was not enough; I will be back!

Trip Advisor does not have the Sunday hours correct. They close at 3 pm. We arrived at 230 pm and were treated quite rudely by the woman in book shop, who said she would be turning out the lights at 250 pm and so there was no way we could see the museum. It definitely made us feel unwelcome in Wyoming . . . and particularly in Cheyenne.

This museum is dense - lots and lots of exhibits and text-y placards. If you love commercial trains (esp. Union Pacific ones), I suspect you'll love this museum. If you're not a train fanatic, you might find the density of the exhibits a bit overwhelming - and wish it were easier to get an overview (e.g., would have been nicer if each section had a better summary placard).

The scale train set upstairs is impressive in length and detail. It wasn't running though when we were there.

As it has a very heavy focus on Union Pacific, perhaps UP could subsidize the museum; with a lower entrance fee it would be worth a walk through for folks who aren't train enthusiasts. But (if I recall correctly), UP may have already done their bit by donating the building itself to the city of Cheyenne. For non-train enthusiasts, neither my wife nor I felt the museum was well worth the admission fee.

From the gift shop it looks like the Museum might not be worth the price of admission. But it is. You will learn more about the history of Cheyenne here than at any other location in town. We only had an hour to work our way through it. I wish we would have had two. Overall Cheyenne is a great town. Take the time to wander through town and see the historical buildings.

$8 entry fee I initially thought was a bit high but after visiting this great museum I think it is spot on.

It follows the history of the Union Pacific Railroad and building of the transcontinental route and the “Hell on Wheels” people that built it.

There is an observation area on the upper floor where you can watch the passing parade of UP freight trains which never gets old and also a model railroad.

Open from 9am until 5pm M - F and 3pm weekends in a beautiful part of downtown Cheyenne.

This is in the heart of down town Cheyenne the museum is interesting and the Trolley is an easy way to see the sights. A lot of redevelopment has taken place but there are still some historic buildings.

Great place to visit. We visited the museum and they also have a restaurant onsite. Great food. We also purchased tickets for the trolley. Love the history

We visited the restored train station and then payed to visit the museum It was interesting but required a lot of reading. There were many interesting exhibits and pictures that explained Cheyennes history as it related to train travel. There was an interesting video that explained the maintenance of the large steam engines.

The outside of the building is beautiful! I wish we could have gone in but they close at 3 on Saturday (we went in mid-May) . That is why I wanted to do this review to make people aware that the daily hours vary. Nearby are about five of Cheyenne's Big Boots. Found easy free 2 hour parking in a nearby lot. Sorry we missed the museum!

Every room is so full of info and displays that you could spend an entire day here. Covers the history of trains and Cheyenne, the Union Pacific in town, and trains in general, with active tracks just outside the window! Good for all ages, a really great gem in a beautiful historic building in downtown Cheyenne. Catch the artistic oversized boots around the depot, as well as in other parts of town, too.

Very well done presentation of the construction of the transcontinental railroad and the growth and evolution of rail transportation to modern day. The restoration done to the old Union Pacific station is first class. Go upstairs to see the model railroad layout! There's also an observation room upstairs where you can look over the UP yard. Then there's a brew pub in the east end of the station. They have a patio overlooking the UP yard and you can watch trains passing by 50 feet in front of you!

We thought we would spend an hour or so here, but we spent over three! Beautifully maintained and truly fascinating. Don’t miss the model train on the second floor.

The Cheyenne Depot Museum is located in the west wing of the historic Cheyenne Depot, which opened for business in 1887 as Cheyenne's first brick train depot. (The preceding depots were of wood and were destroyed by fire after a few years of their existence.)

Cheyenne owes its existence to the Union Pacific railroad. It was founded in 1867 as a tent city to benefit from the building of the transcontinental railroad. When passenger trains stopped coming to Cheyenne, there was no more need for the Depot. In 2004 the Depot was renovated and today houses the Cheyenne visitor center (as opposed to the Wyoming visitor center, which is out on I-25), and the Depot Museum, which tells the whole history of the founding of Cheyenne and the building of the railroad through Wyoming. The museum follows the timeline chronologically with plenty of large placards telling the story, as well as displays of surveyor tools, railroad equipment, and so on. There's a small play area for the littlest children who aren't in to walking around museums! A few audio reminiscences as well -definitely worth your time to listen to. After you've gone through the museum you can also visit, on the same ticket, the famous Union Central and Northern model railroad, which takes up a large room on the second floor of the east wing of the Depot. The scale of this railroad apparently isn't made any more, and sometimes the volunteer has a hard time getting the trains to start, but the dioramas themselves are so detailed and so huuuuge that it's impressive enough just to view those alone.

A very wet day gave the option of inside. The mesuem is crammed with interesting and insightful material. Educational and some model railway exhibits. This appeals to the railway historians but plenty of social history and context.

The Steamshop was closed due to flooding and nobody said anything until after we had already paid for admission and had been walking around for 30 minutes. The ticket sellers were abrupt and unhelpful and we were highly disappointed to say the least as we hadn't traveled 2 hours to look at model trains but rather the real thing. Downtown Cheyenne was at least a nice enough walking town to get some good out of it and we drove down the road to see the Big Boy steam engine on display there (one of only 8 left in the world) so that was nice but for train enthusiasts, it was a disappointment.

If you have any interest in trains, this is well worth the time & money to visit. Enjoyed the viewing area of the train yard.

Easily located right downtown, this is a nicely renewed building. Very lovely inside and the sculptures outside are outstanding. They really reflect the effort the town has put into creating a lovely center park.

A converted train station from the days when the Union Pacific carried passengers across the West. Some of the exhibits of old train equipment are interesting. The model train layout on the second floor is really the highlight. Most of the time it is just a static display, but if you ask the attendant nicely, he'll run part of it for you.

The layout uses N-gauge (9mm) track. The modeling is exquisite, the labor of a lifetime by one dedicated guy.

Didn’t mind paying to look through this museum. It is easy to walk and read without a lot of clutter. A few movies 🎥 to give personal renditions. A very cool building as well.

A Union Pacific sponsored museum adjacent to the visitor center. It contains great displays and is free of charge. Check out the model train display and layout on the second floor. You can also watch the action in the Cheyenne rail yard from the second floor lounge. If you like trains YOU MUST GO. If you are not a fan of train, you should go and you might become a fan!

This is not a large museum but provides an overview of the history of the railroad through Cheyenne. There is a gift store. The building is extremely well preserved and there is a new brew pub being added to the opposite end of the depot.

It's a gorgeous building on the square in downtown Cheyenne, WY. There's a park, & one of the finest places to enjoy prime rib anywhere a few steps away at The Albany.

Disappointing experience. Nowhere in their website do they mention that the steam engines are not available at this time. Your admission price gets you into the gift shop and up stairs to see the model train setup. No trains in the model train area were running. Lots of photos of the past but to see an engine go to Holliday Park and see Big Boy for free.

I've been to the museum a couple of times they change it a little so there's always something new you'll like it

We were in Cheyenne for a quick visit and stopped to see the depot. The old depot was well restored and nice. It was not huge, of course, compared to a large urban depot. It was cool to compare the depot sizes of the eastern cities verses the western of the era. The museum was a nice collection of steam train items with some displays geared for kids. Upstairs, a very detailed and accurate train line model occupied almost the entire level. I do not remember the name of the line, but seems like it was the mining area in the mountains west of Denver. The museum staff were passionate and knowledgable about the trains and seemed to enjoy talking about the displays to visitors.

Great museum detailing the history of the Union Pacific Railroad and it's presence in Cheyenne. Informative displays and memorabilia you won't see anywhere else. Price is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for military and seniors, kids 12 and under free. Worth every penny.

My wife and I visited the museum two weeks ago on our first visit ever to Cheyenne. I did not know anything about it and we were pleasantly surprised by the variety of exhibits, historical artifacts and memorabilia contained in the two floors of the museum The building itself is a magnificent structure that was the city's train depot. It was so very interesting to learn of the railroad history of the west and Wyoming, and especially the role the Union Pacific played in the area's development. The attention to detail in the museum is remarkable. We enjoyed looking at the menus of the food served on the trains when dining cars were a big deal. The second floor contained a huge model train exhibit that was the lifelong project of a train lover and was wonderful to see. We wound up spending two hours here and were better for the experience!

The building is historic and the interior is interesting. You could spend a couple of hours easy just in the first floor museum. So many videos and exhibits to review and absorb. The second floor has this amazing miniature scale model train set up. It's just overwhelming to understand how they built the transcontinental railroad. This provides great information.

Great Museum, Great History On UP Railroad, Go Upstairs

This museum has a tremendous amount of history on the development and history of the Union Pacific Railroad in this area

Be sure to go upstairs and see the HOn3 model railroad exhibit. Be sure to talk with the old timers up there…a tremendous wealth of knowledge and information

The best part of the depot is what you see from outside. A beautiful building on the outside but not worth much on the inside. The Messenger Museum and Cheyenne's Botanic Garden are a better use of your time.

This is a very nice museum about railroading in general and the great Union Pacific specifically. It has some very fine displays of how locomotives work and beautiful historic records, models, artifacts, charts and maps showing in great detail the history and story of the Union Pacific.It is also nice that it is housed in the fine building that was the actual depot that was used by the UP in Cheyenne. Right out back is the famous UP Steam Shop where Big Boy 4014 was restored, and where 844 and 3985 reside. Along with the State Capitol building, this museum should not be missed by any visitor to Cheyenne.

We were here early on a Sunday morning and weren't able to access inside. It was worth finding it just to stand outside and imagine what the activity during its heyday.

I was last through Cheyenne July '79 at 6am and the bus stopped at the rail depot. Challenger 3945 was on display outside and it took 37 years to return. 3945 has gone for a rebuild and recommissioning but there was still much to see in the rail museum this is housed in the depot attic.

What a thing of beauty! The depot’s unique architecture makes it a standout on the high desert surrounding Cheyenne. A modern feat to have preserved such a structure is an amazing feat in itself. So much Union Pacific Railroad history compiled into various nicely narrated displays. The City of Cheyenne’s history is also represented in displays throughout museum. Many B&W pictures of transcontinental railroad construction underway on display. Historical track constructions dates present in floor of reception area, if vacant, you can peak. Numerous unique & historical artifacts on display. Gift shop inside. Multiple HO train layouts on upper floor of museum. Stop and enjoy.

I'm a local photographer and this place rocks it for weddings. They take REALLY good care of the bride and groom and its a wonderful, friendly, open atmosphere.

I will try and not to commercialize it too much but...

This place is sooo amazing. You honestly can’t get this type of history in a book (well maybe). I am only saying this because some places are doing away with this type of stuff that really shaped the US.

Coolest place I have ever been too.

Shopping:
Expect to spend $$$ (but worth it)
Great souvenirs.

Right in downtown Cheyenne. There is a charge (a little steep), but worth supporting this local museum. Wide range of exhibits about trains and train travel. Kids and adults enjoy this museum.

We weren’t able to spend time in the museum but the Depot is lovely and well restored. It was easy to imagine it’s hustle and bustle back in the days of train travel. The trains that go through town pass right outside the back windows of the building. We picked up visitor information for our destinations down the road.

This a wonderful, well kept and historic Station.

Located downtown, this is the anchor for all of Cheyenne's attractions and can not be missed.

The artifacts, the stories, and the ghosts that walk the rails all provide an insight in to Cheyenne and Wyoming Rail History.

Be sure to visit upstairs and see the model railroad set up. The detail is fantastic and it will make you wish that you had kept your childhood train set.

Parking is free in the lot across the street, however, it is only for two hours. However, on the same street ( 15TH ) and just west of The Museum is a FREE LOT where you can park all day. It is an easy five minute walk back to The Museum.

Our favorite part of the depot was actually the architecture outside. The interior hall has been renovated but was filled with a farmers market the day we visited. The museum has information on the railroad and it's impact on Cheyenne through the use of photos and storyboards. Also a nice collection of artifacts. We appreciated being able to use our cell phones for a self guided tour. The model railroad upstairs is quite impressive.

They knew how to build railway stations back in the past. This impressive building now houses a museum that tells the story of how Cheyenne developed on the back of the transcontinental railroad and how this shaped the City. If you are interested in the railways then this will interest you.

If you like trains or anything to do with trains, take the time to see this museum. There is so much train history here along with local pictures dating back to the 1800's. Shows how the rails were built, equipment used, how dining cars evolved. There are old menus showing prices of food on the train. The upstairs has a model railroad and display cases with very old train cars. Amazing history. We took almost 2 hours to go thru the museum reading the descriptions by the pictures and looking at all the stuff.