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
Year 2024
1st full week of March 2024 thru last week of November 2024:
Monday – Friday: 10 AM – Noon
Other times open by appointment
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Year 2025
1st full week of March 2025 thru 2nd week of December 2025:
Monday – Friday: 10 AM – Noon
Other times open by appointment
3rd week of December 2025 thru end of February 2026:
Open by appointment only
The Museum is OPEN by appointment during all other times.
Call Jolene Crawford to arrange a visit by appointment or book an event,
712-621-9099
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.
Accessibility & Parking
The Museum is handicap accessible by parking on the west side of the Depot; access the paver walkway at the south area of the parking area.
Enter on the accessible ramp into the south door .
Parking is free. Parking on the Museum campus is somewhat limited due to the historic driveway and elevated location of the Depot.
15-20 cars may be parked on the Museum campus at this time. Additional free parking is available on the streets adjacent to the Museum campus.