The Cheyenne Depot Museum is housed in the renovated Union Pacific Depot in downtown Cheyenne. The museum tells the story of the establishment of Cheyenne during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, the operation of the Union Pacific Railroad and the history of the construction of the Union Pacific Depot. You can view the Union Pacific Main Yard from the new building on the west end of the Depot, and experience the second floor of the Cheyenne Depot Museum which is a “touchable museum experience” that has received rave reviews from children of all ages.
The Depot Museum and Plaza have become the cultural and entertainment center of Downtown Cheyenne, striving to provide educational programming and events in conjuction with the City of Cheyenne that enrich the community. We thank you for your support and invite you to view our calendar of events!
501c(3) Non-Profit
The Cheyenne Depot Museum is a private 501c(3) nonprofit organization working to maintain the National Historic Landmark structure known as the Historic Union Pacific Cheyenne Depot. We receive no City, State, or Federal operational funding, and as such rely on the support of our members, event patrons, museum visitors, and contributors to help generate funding to ensure the proper care and maintenance of the building. Please contact us to learn about ways you can preserve this treasure for future generations.
Mission
To celebrate the spirit, teamwork, optimism and sacrifices of the men and women who built and are the life of the Union Pacific Railroad, the Cheyenne Depot and the City of Cheyenne.
Vision
To provide a sensory, emotional and historical journey into the perennial and enduring allure of the railroad. Visitors will leave infused with a deepened understanding of those who built and traveled the transcontinental rails, an understanding of the evolution of the modern rail industry, and a fresh and personal identification with the inspiring railroad story.