Union Station
Union Station
4.5
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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For 50 years this stately and historic depot served as a major hub for transcontinental rail service. Today, it remains a monument to grand rail stations of the early 20th-century and includes four museums: the Utah State Railroad Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Browning Kimball Car Museum and the Browning Firearms Museum.
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Natsy42
Orem, UT336 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
If you’re interested in history, at least stop and take a peak in the lobby, it’s gorgeous.
The museum is fine but not horribly exciting for kids. We did all enjoy the toy train that goes through meticulously decorated scenes in multiple rooms.
If you love trains you’ll like seeing the engines outside.
We didn’t go in the Browning Museum, but the rest of the museums took us about an hour total.
The museum is fine but not horribly exciting for kids. We did all enjoy the toy train that goes through meticulously decorated scenes in multiple rooms.
If you love trains you’ll like seeing the engines outside.
We didn’t go in the Browning Museum, but the rest of the museums took us about an hour total.
Written April 7, 2022
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cornwall15
Durham, NC242 contributions
Aug 2021
I was surprised to find that the train station functionality is only a small part of what you will experience here. There are about 5 museums in and around the station that are covered by one ticket and its a decent, though not outstanding, place for children. Lots of free parking is available in front of the station.
Written September 29, 2021
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,235 contributions
Feb 2022
This fascinating museum, built in 1889, used to be a busy transit station, back when Ogden was more of a stop on the transcontinental train lines; even after Amtrak took over train service here in the 1970s, this building has been incredibly well-maintained. It's now a museum, and you can really see an interesting variety of older trains, which are also cared for very well. The museum also has a lot of history about the region's role in migrations, westward expansions, and technological innovations. There's a small art gallery with photographs, as well as a research library. Definitely worth a visit for anyone who has an interest in history and/or trains.
Written February 19, 2022
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Karly P
Peoria, AZ195 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
When researching what to do around Ogden, I kept seeing Union Station come up in relation to the Railroad Museum, but was having difficulty distinguishing the two. Turns out they are the same and there are four more museums to visit! As a horse girl, I loved the Rodeo Museum. The classic cars museum was awesome, and my husband enjoyed the Browning Firearms Museum. We both enjoyed the Chinese Art Exhibit, and my understanding is that this is a changing gallery. Also, they have a local artist sticker machine, so bring some quarters!!
Written June 17, 2022
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James P
Sturgeon Bay, WI30 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The building holds 6 different exhibits... train cars and engines, an art exhibit, a cowboy exhibit, the building of the transcontinental railway and children's interactive area, antique cars, and a massive antique gun exhibit with the history of Browning Guns. In addition, the volunteer staff was amazing. They were right there to share passionate information and facts. You could tell they loved what they did.
Written March 20, 2024
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Kate D
South Yorkshire, UK493 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Impressed by the diversity of the museum exhibits, trains, railway, guns, cars and cowboy related items.
Very friendly and informative staff. We spent 2 hours there but wish we had longer. Parked in town in a 2 hour spot. Plenty of parking outside.
Very friendly and informative staff. We spent 2 hours there but wish we had longer. Parked in town in a 2 hour spot. Plenty of parking outside.
Written September 29, 2024
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Lisa S
Salt Lake City, UT20 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
Loved that they had 4 museums for 1 low price. $5/adult took us into museums for cowboys, trains, antique cars, and guns.
Written April 2, 2016
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Choo-Choo
Bellevue, NE101 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
I was on vacation in the Salt Lake City region, and this place was recommended to me by a fellow railfan... it was an easy trip on the UTA FrontRunner commuter rail train, then a short walk from the station... the outdoor exhibit of locomotives and cars is quite diverse and fascinating... plus on the same station site are several other museums and a restaurant...
Written March 27, 2016
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BarbD85
Sequim, WA16 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Excellent food and great place to dine out, food was above and excellent , will go there again. Staff was excellent too. New kinds of food plus old favorites too. Can not wait to go again.
Written March 17, 2016
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David C
Phoenix, AZ16 contributions
Oct 2015
Wonderful value. Certainly worth a visit with several small museums encompassing vintage cars, railroads, cowboys, art, etc. We had lunch in the Union Grill which is recommended. The meatlof was great!
Written October 11, 2015
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We parked along main street in front of the building. No issues finding parking.
Written May 8, 2019
Trisha J
Meridian, Idaho
Wondering if any of the ski resorts offer summer gondola/tram rides during the week? Snowbasin only offers weekends according to the website.
Written August 4, 2018
I just spent the week at snowbird and they had the tram running. It’s a beautiful ride.
Written August 5, 2018
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