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The Friday Tour: Locomotives
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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Train Rides
Catch a ride inside the unique Rio Grande Southern “Galloping Goose” Motorcar No. 7! Grounds & exhibits open 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Rides operate 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children (ages 2-17), $8 seniors (ages 60+). Museum members, children under 2 and active military personnel are free. Ride Tickets: $4 adults (18+), $2, Children […]
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The Friday Tour: Highlights Tour
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 […]
Find out more »Golden, CO 80403 United States
Train Rides
Catch a ride inside the unique Rio Grande Southern “Galloping Goose” Motorcar No. 7! Grounds & exhibits open 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Rides operate 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children (ages 2-17), $8 seniors (ages 60+). Museum members, children under 2 and active military personnel are free. Ride Tickets: $4 adults (18+), $2, Children […]
Find out more »Golden, CO 80403 United States
Railroads and the American Industrial Landscape: Ted Rose Paintings and Photographs – New Exhibit Opening!
The railroad is a central American icon and has inspired some of the most important artists of the 19th and 20th centuries including Ted Rose. Rose created stunning, mostly black-and-white photographs of American Industrial settings in the 20th century. The Center for Railroad Photography & Art (www.railphoto-art.org) and the Colorado Railroad Museum have collaborated to […]
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Donor Update & Annual Donation Appeal
Celebrating our 60th anniversary this summer has not only prompted us to look back at the wonderful achievements of our past, but to look to the future. The Colorado Railroad Museum has an exciting future ahead, and I hope you’ll join me and the Museum’s entire...
Colorado Railroad Museum closed
Due to the local winter weather warning in effect for Golden, CO and the surrounding area, the Colorado Railroad Museum will be closed today, Tuesday November 26, 2019. We are digging out from a large snowfall and will re-open from 9:00AM-2:00PM Wednesday, November...
Colorado Gives Day
It's the 10th anniversary of Colorado Gives Day. Join thousands of Coloradans to support local nonprofits on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. This annual statewide movement celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. The $1.5 Million Incentive...
Cyber Monday
December 2, 2019For Cyber Monday the Museum is offering a store-wide 15% discount (excluding magazines, snacks and used books)! Museum members save 30% off (life members get 35% off)! No need to enter a special discount code, the sale is live in our online store, just...
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...
