Plan Your Visit

Admission

  • The Museum is open to the general public; all visitors are asked to make a free-will donation in support of the Museum’s operational costs.

Hours

  • The Museum is open to the general public; all visitors are asked to make a free-will donation in support of the Museum’s operational costs.

Year 2026

16 March 2026 thru 2nd week of December 2026:
Monday – Friday: 10 AM – Noon
Other times open by appointment

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3rd week of December 2026 thru 2nd week of 2027:
Open by appointment only

The Museum is OPEN by appointment during all other times.

Call Steve Adams to arrange a visit by appointment or book an event,

712-621-2687

Directions

From U.S. Hwy 34 and State Hwy 48 intersection on the north side of Red Oak:

  • Go south on Hwy 48 1.5 miles to Short Street.
  • Turn left/east on Short Street; go 2 blocks to Second Street.
  • Turn right/south on Second Street; go 1 long block to the entrance of the 
  • Restored BN Depot & World War II Museum driveway on your right.

 

From State Hwy 48 south of Red Oak:

  • Pass under the railroad overpass; continue north on Hwy 48 to Short Street.
  • Turn right/east on Short Street; go 2 blocks to Second Street.
  • Turn right/south on Second Street; go 1 long block to the entrance of the 
  • Restored BN Depot & World War II Museum driveway on your right.

Parking

Parking is free.  Parking on the Museum campus is somewhat limited due to the Depot’s elevated location and historic, narrow driveway. 12-15 cars may park on the main Museum campus at this time. Two ADA parking spaces are provided in the main Museum parking lot.

Additional free parking is available on the lower gravel parking lot with direct access using the concrete stairway with handrail or on the streets adjacent to the Museum campus.  

Accessibility

The Museum is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible from the west side of the Depot; access the walkway at the south end of the parking area. Enter on the accessible ramp through the south door.

Two ADA parking spaces are provided adjacent to the west side of the Depot in the main campus parking lot.