LEARN AND EXPLORE

Stories, crafts, educational tours and interactive experiences highlight the fun and exciting learning opportunities available at the Colorado Railroad Museum!

Catch a ride on-board Rio Grande Southern’s unique “Galloping Goose” Motorcar select Tuesdays January through mid-May!

Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month January 16th, – May 7th, 2024!

Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 age 60+.
Rides: $4 adults, $2 ages 2-17.
Free for Museum members and children under age 2.

Catch a ride on-board Rio Grande Southern’s unique “Galloping Goose” Motorcar select Tuesdays January through mid-May!

Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month January 16th, – May 7th, 2024!

Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 age 60+.
Rides: $4 adults, $2 ages 2-17.
Free for Museum members and children under age 2.

Catch a ride on-board Rio Grande Southern’s unique “Galloping Goose” Motorcar select Tuesdays January through mid-May!

Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month January 16th, – May 7th, 2024!

Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 age 60+.
Rides: $4 adults, $2 ages 2-17.
Free for Museum members and children under age 2.

Need a place to take the kids while they are out of school during Spring Break? The Colorado Railroad Museum has a solution! Enjoy Train Rides, pop-up exhibits and reenactors, a craft project, and a host of other special activities and demonstrations. It’s a week of hands-on activities related to the railroad and those connected with it. Mark your calendars now for March 19-22, 2024!

 Activities and demonstration take place each day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Train Rides will depart every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission: $10 adults. $5 ages 2-17. Members and children under age 2 are free. Train Rides: $4 adults and seniors. $2 ages 2-17. Members and children under age 2 are free.

All Aboard for Spring Break! Train Ride seating is limited, and reservations are recommended: Click Here to reserve yours today!

Catch a ride on-board Rio Grande Southern’s unique “Galloping Goose” Motorcar select Tuesdays January through mid-May!

Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month January 16th, – May 7th, 2024!

Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 age 60+.
Rides: $4 adults, $2 ages 2-17.
Free for Museum members and children under age 2.

STORYBOOK TOUR

10am 1st Tuesday Each Month

This one of a kind tour takes you on a trip throughout the Museum’s rail yard inspired by some of the best of children’s literature! Railroad themed, of course. The Little Engine That Could, the Little Red Caboose and of course, Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the Colorado Railroad Museum.

Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids 2-17, $8 seniors (60+). Museum members and children under age 2 are free.
Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus general admission. Museum members and children under age 2 are free.

Click here to order tickets online in advance!

STORY TIME AND CRAFT

10am-11am 3rd Tuesday Each Month

Join staff and volunteers at the Colorado Railroad Museum as they share some of their favorite children’s stories with a decidedly railroad theme followed by a fun make-and-take craft!

2023 Dates
• March 21
• April 18
• May 16
• June 20
• July 18
• August 15
• September 19
• October 17
• November 21
• December 19

Recommended ages 4-6 years old. Included with general admission!

Story Time and Craft is also available online! Check out our awesome playlist of train themed children’s stories on our YouTube channel by clicking here! A new story is added the third Wednesday each month!

SPRING BREAK WEEK

Special Activities – Tuesday-Friday, March 21-24

Included with General admission, optional train rides available.
Need a place to take the kids while they are out of school during Spring Break? The Colorado Railroad Museum has a solution! Enjoy Train Rides, pop-up exhibits and reenactors, a craft project, and a host of other special activities and demonstrations. It’s a week of hands-on activities related to the railroad and those connected with it!

Activities and demonstration take place each day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Train Rides will depart every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Admission: $10 adults, $5 kids 2-17, $8 seniors (60+). Museum members and children under age 2 are free.
Train Rides: $4 adults, $2 kids 2-17. Museum members and children under age 2 are free.

Click HERE to order tickets in advance!

All Aboard for Spring Break! Train Ride seating is limited, and reservations are recommended.

Child Pushes Turntable with Volunteer

THRILLING THURSDAYS

Every Thursday from May 11 – August 10, join us for Thrilling Thursday  from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m! Each Thursday features historic characters, demonstrations, and special guests from our cultural partner organizations. A weekly Pop-Up Exhibit will explore this summer’s theme of innovation, and kids can “scavenger hunt” for our mascot, Spike! Enjoy craft activities, turntable demonstrations, try out our low-tech but fun locomotive simulator, and learn about telegraphy, too. Bring your kids, grandkids and friends—they’ll enjoy learning about Colorado’s rich railroad heritage while having fun, too! (Included with regular Museum Admission). Train Rides also available 10am–3pm!

CLICK HERE ORDER TICKETS ONLINE
Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 seniors ages 60+. Free for Museum members and children under age 2.
Train Rides: $4 adults, $2 ages 2-17. Free for Museum members & children under age 2.
Grounds open 9 am – 5 pm, rides operate every 30 minutes 10 am to 3 pm (crews take a lunch break at 12:30 pm).

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17155 W. 44th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403

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