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About California State Railroad Museum

The California State Railroad Museum (CSRM) in Sacramento is a Smithsonian Affiliate housed in the California State Parks system. It showcases restored locomotives, cars, and educational exhibits that celebrate the golden age of rail travel. Whether you’re a history buff, traveling with family, or planning a day out with friends, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

Address: 125 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The museum is a short walk from the Old Sacramento Waterfront and is easily accessible by multiple transit options. CSRM is open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with last admission at 4:30 pm. Members enjoy free admission.

Below you’ll find essential information on seating capacities for the venue’s spaces, parking and transportation options, and recommended nearby hotels and dining to enhance your visit. We’ll also note notable events to watch for throughout the year.

Seating capacities are published for key venues within the California State Railroad Museum complex, so you can plan events or tours with confidence:

  • Museum Roundhouse: 500 seated or 700 standing
  • Museum Theater(s): 135 each
  • Sierra Scene: 40 seated or 60 standing
  • Eagle Theatre: 150
  • Excursion Train: 225
  • The 1849 Scene outdoor space: capacity several thousand

Popular annual and seasonal experiences include the Polar Express Train Ride, Excursion Trains (April–September), and Story Time on Mondays (free with admission). For planning, remember to check the date to be announced if you’re waiting on a specific event schedule. We’re here to help you find tickets, secure your seats, and make your visit smooth and enjoyable.

Connections to public transit are straightforward: Sacramento RT Light Rail technologies serve the Archives Plaza stop nearby, and Amtrak Capitol Corridor provides regional access. Parking options include on-street metered parking (10 am–10 pm, 90-minute max), two long-term garages (Old Sacramento Garage and Tower Bridge Garage), and bus parking behind the museum. We can help with transit tips and hotel/restaurant recommendations near Old Sacramento to optimize your trip.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 125 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (official Parks page). Some CSRM pages list 111 I Street as the location; the Parks page confirms 125 I Street as the museum address.
  • Venue type: Museum in the California State Parks system and a Smithsonian Affiliate; features restored locomotives, cars, and educational exhibits.
  • Hours and admission: Open daily 10:00 am–5:00 pm; last admission 4:30 pm; adults $12, youths $6 (ages 6-17); children 5 and under free; members free.
  • Parking: On-street metered parking (10 am–10 pm, 90-minute max); long-term parking in two garages (Old Sacramento Garage and Tower Bridge Garage); bus parking behind the museum.
  • Transit: Accessible via Sacramento RT Light Rail (Archives Plaza stop); Amtrak Capitol Corridor connections; nearby Capitol Valley/Amtrak stations provide access to the museum area.
  • Nearby hotels: Numerous hotels within walking distance of the Old Sacramento Waterfront.
  • Seating/chart (publicly published space capacities): Museum Roundhouse – 500 seated or 700 standing; Museum Theater(s) – 135 each; Sierra Scene – 40 seated or 60 standing; Eagle Theatre – 150; Excursion Train – 225; The 1849 Scene outdoor space – capacity several thousand.
  • Notable events hosted: Polar Express Train Ride (seasonal); Excursion Trains (April–September); Story Time on Mondays (free with admission).
  • Renamed/demolished: No evidence of demolition or renaming; CSRM remains the California State Railroad Museum.