Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Site | Bishop Museum and Historical Society

This dump wagon is among the many pieces of equipment that has been restored for display at the Laws Railroad Museum.
Rides on the restored historic Death Valley Railroad's Brill Car N^o 5, are offered on select weekends. See our train ride schedule for details.
See the authentic full-scale replicas of the original 20 mule team borax wagons, created by the Death Valley Conservancy.
Join us in a journey through the past at the Laws Museum.
The Owens Valley is in the eastern shadow of the magnificent Sierra Nevada. The C&C Railroad ran south as far as Keeler.
March 18th - 26th 2023, the restored classic narrow-gauge steam Engine N^o18 was in operation, here on our rails at Laws.

Laws Railroad Museum and Historical Site

Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
California Historical Landmark # 953.
Boasting 11 acres of exhibits and colorful Eastern Sierra history.
A popular, charming venue that can be rented for weddings and other special events.
A true historical gem that pays tribute to the spirit of railroad men, miners, packers, and other Eastern Sierra pioneers—even the mule, man’s best friend among pack animals!

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