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Tuesday Goose Rides

Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), […]

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The Friday Tour

Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM & 1:30PM they acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on […]

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Saturday Train Rides

Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available […]

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Tuesday Goose Rides

Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October.Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 […]

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Story Time & Craft

Join the staff and volunteers of the Colorado Railroad Museum in-person on the third Tuesday each month as they share some of their favorite children’s stories (with a decidedly railroad […]

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Santa and the Goodnight Train

Santa and the Goodnight Train

Join Colorado Railroad Museum Storyteller Extraordinaire Tessa ter Horst for Story Time as she reads some of her favorite, train-themed children's stories online! This episode we are reading "Sant and the Goodnight Train" written by June Sobel, illustrated by Laura...

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SPECIAL WEATHER-RELATED UPDATES: Friday 12/19/2025

SPECIAL WEATHER-RELATED UPDATES: Friday 12/19/2025

(Updated Sunday12/21/2025 at 11:45 a.m.) As of right now, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ SHOWS ARE STILL ON for TONIGHT, Sunday, December 21! The Colorado Railroad Museum has brought in generators to make sure we can run the show. In anticipation of the fact that power may...

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Dining on the Rails: Mock Turtle Soup

Dining on the Rails: Mock Turtle Soup

Happy December! For this iconic holiday month, we are featuring mock turtle soup along with the history and holiday rates on the Denver & Rio Grande (D&RG), and later Denver & Rio Grande Western (D&RGW) railroads. Let’s dive into the history of Denver...

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#ThrowbackThursday

#ThrowbackThursday

It’s #ThrowbackThursday! Today, in honor of Colorado’s recent winter weather and the start of ski season, we’re taking a look back at the Ski Train, a beloved part of Colorado’s rail history that has transported passengers from Denver to Winter Park for nearly 70...

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We’re Thankful this Thanksgiving

We’re Thankful this Thanksgiving

To our cherished supporters, generous donors and dedicated volunteers, the Colorado Railroad Museum extends a heartfelt thanks for your unwavering commitment. Your support helps us nurture a community where diverse voices are amplified creating richer and more...

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Story Time & Craft: Delivery Day

Story Time & Craft: Delivery Day

Join Colorado Railroad Museum Storyteller Extraordinaire Tessa ter Horst for Story Time as she reads some of her favorite, train-themed children's stories online! This episode we are reading The Little Engine That Could: Delivery Day written by Matt Mitter,...

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