Mammoth Lakes History & Museums: Laws Railroad Musem, Bishop California

Laws Railroad Musem

Visitors head to Laws Railroad Museum and Historic Site for a chance to see original 19th century buildings, antique cameras, and historic locomotives.
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Overview

Laws Railroad Museum and Historic Site offers visitors a glimpse into a simpler time in American History. Come for a chance to see original period buildings dating back to 1800’s (including an early post office, print shop, and fire station), antique cameras, and of course, historic locomotives.

Location/Directions

Mailing Address:
PO Box 363
Bishop, CA 93515
(760) 873-5950

From Mammoth Lakes, take US-395 S 40 miles to Bishop. The museum is located off Highway 6 on Silver Canyon Road.

Hours/Seasons

Hours are 10am to 4 pm. The museum operates year round. 

Fees/Cost

Admission is free but donations are suggested.

More Info

The sites historic buildings house many original period artifacts including historic medical implements, a 1949 ambulance, and a Western Electric 11-Type telephone booth. A visitor favorite is the oil-fired steam engine Steam locomotive.

  • Admission is free but donations are suggested.
  • Located 40 miles south of Mammoth Lakes, in Bishop.
  • The Museum is open 10am to 4pm, daily.