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There’s no shortage of things to see and experience for railfans at The Colorado Railroad Museum. From featured exhibits, to our large collection of rolling stock and Roundhouse restoration facility — you are sure to learn and be inspired by Colorado’s railroad history.
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Cub Scout Day
2019 Schedule 10:00AM-12:00PM Saturday, October 19 (reservation required by Monday October 15, 2019) Cub Scouts will enjoy a variety of activities that complement their Arrows of Light Adventures including: participating in the flag ceremony, trying their hand at geocaching, exploring tools used on the railroad, identifying the rocks and minerals used by trains, meeting an […]
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Ride the Rails Saturday
Catch a ride behind one of the Museum’s unique Rio Grande Southern “Galloping Goose” Motorcars. Grounds & exhibits open 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Rides operate 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Admission: Museum Members and Children under 2 are free. Children (2-15) $5, Adults $10, and Seniors (60+) $8. Ride Tickets: Adults (16+) $4, Children (2-15) $2. Museum members […]
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Boulder County Free Days
BOULDER COUNTY FREE DAYS To celebrate our partnership with the City of Boulder the Museum is proud to offer free general admission to all Boulder County residents select Fridays throughout the year: 2019 Schedule April 19, August 16 & October 25 Catch a ride behind one of the Museum’s historic steam locomotives in vintage passenger […]
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BOULDER COUNTY FREE DAYS To celebrate our partnership with the City of Boulder the Museum is proud to offer free general admission to all Boulder County residents select Fridays throughout the year: 2019 Schedule April 19, August 16 & October 25 Catch a ride behind one of the Museum’s historic steam locomotives in vintage passenger […]
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The Friday Tour – Cabooses
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each tour covers a specific theme (Locomotives, Cabooses, Railroad Kitchens, Highlight Tours , Settling Colorado or Railroad Post Office Cars)! Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety […]
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VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE
Saturday October 5, 2019 11:00AM-3:00PM Have you ever wanted to help in your community, and enjoy working with a diverse and interesting group of people? Do you like sharing Colorado’s rich history with visitors from all over the globe? The Colorado Railroad Museum is...
MUSEUM CLOSED Aug. 24
Due to the road closures in the Golden, CO area for the Colorado Classic Bicycle Race on Saturday August 24, 2019 the Colorado Railroad Museum will be closed. We will re-open on Sunday August 25, 2019 at 9:00AM. The Colorado Classic® presented by VF Corporation (Aug...
60th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate the Colorado Railroad Museum’s 60th Anniversary this summer! Thursday-Sunday July 11-14, 2019 <strong>July 13 & 14 Special Event Admission: </strong>Adults $20, kids (2-15) $10, seniors (60+) $15. <em>Museum members, children under...
Ghosts of the Colorado Railroad Museum
Saturday July 27, 20197:30PM-11:00PMAre you afraid of ghosts? Do you have an interest in the paranormal?Join XX Paranormal Communications for an evening filled with fun, excitement and informative investigation!Admission: $25 ($20 for Museum Members)Doors open at...
After 12 Years of Restoration RGS Steam Locomotive No. 20 Has Come Home
Golden, CO (June 4th, 2019) – The famous Rio Grande Southern Locomotive No. 20 will be rolling into the Colorado Railroad Museum today after undergoing restoration in Strasburg Pennsylvania for the past 12 years. While the locomotive is 80% complete, the remaining...
Transcontinental Railroad Symposium
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad with a decidedly Colorado twist. Friday, Saturday & Sunday June 7-9, 2019 The top scholars in railroad history explore the struggles undertaken to build one continuous line of track from coast to...
