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The Friday Tour – Settling Colorado
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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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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Spring Break: Model Railroads
10:00AM-1:00PM Monday-Friday March 25-29, 2019 Included free with regular admission! Join us as we explore all things model railroads all week long! Hands-on activities, model railroad demonstrations, stories as well as fun make & takes - all themed around model railroading! Activities include: • Ask the Expert by Caboose • Denver HO Model Railroad Club […]
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The Friday Tour – Railroad Post Office Cars
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
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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Journey To Promontory
The latest documentary from award winning producer Rich Luckin, Journey To Promontory will air on Colorado Public Television KBDI-12 this Tuesday, March 19, 2019! Learn the facts about the building of the Transcontinental Railroad through interviews and historic...
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“All Things Model Railroads” Spend Spring Break at the Colorado Railroad Museum March 25-29, 2019
Generations of children have been enchanted by the detailed miniature world of model railroads. This year during spring break, the Colorado Railroad Museum is honoring this special hobby with a week of programming especially for the model train enthusiast, and those...
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Closed Thursday March 14, 2019
Due to local weather conditions in Golden, CO today, Thursday March 14 2019, the Colorado Railroad Museum will be closed. The Museum will open at 9:00AM tomorrow, Friday March 15!
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Closed for Remodeling
Sunday-Friday February 17-22, 2019 The Colorado Railroad Museum will be closed to the public for Depot Building Remodels February 17-22. The Museum will re-open to the public at 9:00AM on Saturday February 23, 2019!
read moreFree Admission For All Federal Employees & Families
Throughout the month of January, the Colorado Railroad Museum will be offering free General Admission to all federal employees and their immediate family members due to the current government shutdown. To receive free admission, employees must present a...
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No Shave November!
MALE CANCER AWARENESS! This month the Colorado Railroad Museum will be participating in No-Shave November. Not familiar with No-Shave November? This is a month-long journey during which participants forgo shaving and grooming in order to evoke conversation and raise...
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