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Summer 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 […]
The Friday Tours – 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
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 […]
Colorado Crossings: F&CC Reunion
Denver’s largest annual rail enthusiast event—the Colorado Railroad Museum’s Colorado Crossings steam-up weekend—returns for 2026 on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17! More information about this year’s theme, “Florence & Cripple Creek […]
Colorado Crossings: F&CC Reunion
Denver’s largest annual rail enthusiast event—the Colorado Railroad Museum’s Colorado Crossings steam-up weekend—returns for 2026 on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17! More information about this year’s theme, “Florence & Cripple Creek […]
Thrilling Thursdays (with Ride)
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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It’s #ThrowbackThursday!
In honor of Colorado Crossings returning to the Museum this weekend, we're looking back at the magnificent parade of Geese and Steam from last year's event! But what would you say if we mentioned this year's event will be EVEN MORE action-packed?!For 2026, not only...
#TriviaTuesday
Today's question is: Which locomotive currently on display at the Museum was given the nickname "Lulu Belle" years ago?a) D&RGW No. 346b) Standard Oil No. 1c) D&SNG No. 7d) M&PP No. 1
#ThrowbackThursday
It's #ThrowbackThursday! Today, we are looking back at all the fun we had during Small Wonders Weekend last year. Don't miss this celebration of model and toy trains - it returns THIS WEEKEND, May 2-3 to the Colorado Railroad Museum! Remember to book your tickets...
The Misadventures of the Galloping Goose
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Storyteller Extraordinaire Deitz Brooks for Story Time as he reads some of his favorite, train-themed children's stories online! This episode we are reading "The Misadventures of The Galloping Goose" retold by Phillip Nilsson, illustrated...
Dining on the Rails April 2026: Sugar Beets and Pullman Company Strawberry Shortcake
At the end of April 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is thrilled to open a brand-new exhibit: Creating Colorado by Rail: 150+ Years of Mining, Agriculture, and Tourism. This exhibit will focus on three of Colorado’s major industries historically and in the present....
#TriviaTuesday
It’s #TriviaTuesday and it’s also National Volunteer Week! In 2025, volunteers generously donated a total of 39,456 hours of their time to the Museum. Today’s question is: To which functional area did volunteers contribute the most hours during 2025? A) Model...
