Sioux City Railroad Museum

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Sioux City Railroad Museum National Register of Historic Places Originally known as the Milwaukee Railroad Shops, the Railroad Museum is located along Highway 12 in Sioux City, Iowa.
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Located at the former Milwaukee Railroad Shops, the once large and industrious complex has been uniquely transformed into a museum with more than 100 years of rich history and tells on-going and ever evolving story. The 30 acre museum site is nestled in between the scenic Loess Hills and the Big Sioux River. This historical treasure was built in 1917 and was once a large industrial complex that serviced and repaired locomotives and railcars for 65 years. Only a handful these places still exist in the United States, and after several years of preserving and restoring what has remained, the museum is able to showcase rare artifacts and architecture that represent an important and influential time in our nation’s history. Combined with the historical atmosphere, The Railroad Museum creates a unique environment for friends and families to learn and enjoy. We are building tracks for the future!

Got a trunk? We’ve got a spot for you!We’re looking for trunks for Trunk or Treat at the Sioux City Railroad Museum on O...
10/10/2026

Got a trunk? We’ve got a spot for you!

We’re looking for trunks for Trunk or Treat at the Sioux City Railroad Museum on October 17 & 18! Starting at 12:30 PM each day until the treats run out.

Spots are FREE! Bring your family, represent your business, or get your car club together. Decorate your trunk, bring candy to hand out, and help us give the kiddos a fun Halloween!

Have a business you’d like to get in front of local families? This is a great opportunity for some free advertising while joining in on the fun.

Register for a trunk:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sioux-city-railroad-trunk-or-treat-spooktacular-tickets-2003239428055?keep_tld=true

Get those costumes ready, Siouxland! And yes, the dog needs one too.Fall-O-Ween at the Roundhouse is happening October 1...
10/01/2026

Get those costumes ready, Siouxland! And yes, the dog needs one too.

Fall-O-Ween at the Roundhouse is happening October 17 & 18 at the Sioux City Railroad Museum, and we’ve got a whole weekend of spooky fun planned!

10 AM to 4 PM both days
Admission is a free will donation supporting the museum.

Here’s what’s happening:

Haunted railcar
Train rides
Indoor and outdoor vendors
Concessions
Activities
Trunk-or-Treat BOTH days starting at 12:30 PM until supplies run out!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
11 AM: Miss Paranormal Pinup Contest
Registration is required. Contact Para911SCIA on Facebook or email [email protected] to sign up.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
10 AM: Halloween Dog Costume Contest
Bring your dressed-up fur babies! Dogs must be leashed and friendly with people and other dogs. Please clean up after them.

11 AM: Halloween Costume Contest
All ages are welcome, with individuals, couples and families invited to join in!

We’re also welcoming vendors! Outdoor spaces are available for $50, which includes BOTH days. Contact Mystic Market Siouxland on Facebook for vendor booths!

Grab the kids, call your friends, put on something spooky and come spend the weekend with us!

For contest details or Trunk-or-Treat information, message PARA 911 SCIA on Facebook or email [email protected].

More event information at siouxcityrailroadmuseum.org or call 712-233-6996.

10/01/2026

Long before the Sioux City Railroad Museum was a museum, it was a major maintenance yard serving steam locomotives from across the country. Read more below:

The Archaeology Study is taking place today. Please dress for rain - grab your rain gear. There are some areas that are ...
09/26/2026

The Archaeology Study is taking place today. Please dress for rain - grab your rain gear. There are some areas that are tented. We have 4 archaeologists on site today.

We’re looking for vendors for Fall-O-Ween at the Sioux City Railroad Museum! This is a two-day event on October 17 and 1...
09/21/2026

We’re looking for vendors for Fall-O-Ween at the Sioux City Railroad Museum!

This is a two-day event on October 17 and 18 from 10 AM to 4 PM. The vendor fee is $50 and covers both days. We have indoor and outdoor spaces available, and all types of vendors are welcome!

There will be train rides, a haunted railcar, trunk-or-treat, costume contests, concessions and activities throughout the weekend.

If you’d like to join us, fill out the application here:

https://pci.jotform.com/form/261985015874164

Tag someone who should be there!

Address

3400 Sioux River Road
Sioux City, IA
51109

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

(712) 233-6996

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