The California State Railroad Museum relies on the generosity of friends and supporters to help fulfill our mission to build interpretive programs and exhibits, preserve railroad history, and provide high-quality services to our guests.

Individuals and corporations can contribute to the Museum in a variety of ways. We encourage you to contact the non-profit California State Railroad Museum Foundation for information on planned giving, in-kind donations, memorial donations or to discuss your individual needs. We can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We have outlined our categories of giving below, and we hope you will choose to make a contribution in whichever way suits your interests and needs. Please choose from the following:

• Donate Now
• Honor or Memorial Gifts
• Major Gifts
• Endowment Gifts
• Capital Projects
• Restore Sierra No. 3, the "Movie Star" Steam Locomotive