Never Stop Learning
The Colorado Railroad Museum’s popular topical lecture series, Rails & Cocktails, returns with a diverse schedule of talented presenters. Additional programs include Behind-the-Scenes Tours and other unique experience opportunities.
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history.
Visitors can also join us for the afternoon tour where each week our trained guides delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history.
Highlights Tour every Friday at 10:30AM-11:30AM
Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroad’s impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can also join us for the afternoon tour where each week our trained guides delve deeper into a different aspect of Colorado’s rich railroad history.
Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety of museum resources to help bring the subject to life with the understanding that guests are welcome to continue their visit on their own after their tour.
2025 Special Topic Tour Dates & Subjects:
Afternoon Highlight Walking Tour
Jan 17, Mar 7, Apr 25, June 13, Aug 1, Aug 22, Sep 19, Nov 7
Steam & Diesel Locomotive Walking Tour
Jan 24, Mar 14, May 2, June 20, Aug 8, Sept 26, Nov 14, Dec 26
Caboose Walking Tour
Jan 31, Mar 21, May 9, June 27, Aug 15, Oct 3, Nov 21
Galloping Goose Walking Tour
Feb 7, Mar 28, May 16, July 4, Oct 10, Nov 28
Railroad Kitchen Walking Tour
Feb 14, Apr 4, May 23, July 11, Aug 29, Oct 17, Dec 5
Railroad Post Office Walking Tour
Feb 21, Apr 11, May 30, July 18, Sep 5, Oct 24, Dec 12
Freight Train Walking Tour
Feb 28, Apr 18, June 6, July 25, Sep 12, Oct 31, Dec 19
Guided Theme Tour & General Admission: $13 adults, $8 kids 2-15 (under 2 is free), $11 seniors (60+). Museum members and children under age 2 are free.
An Evening of Colorado History – Relax, enjoy a beverage and travel back to a time when railroads shaped the American West.
7:00pm Select Fridays
Presentation lengths vary, bar opens at 6:30pm.
Admission: $20 Adults. Ages 21+ only. Admission includes 2 beverages of your choice (beer, wine or soda) and snacks.
2025 Lecture Dates:
April 4, 2025
June 6, 2025
August 1, 2025
October 3, 2025
Admission includes 2 beverages of your choice: beer, wine or soda and snacks. Doors open at 6:30 PM for early enjoyment of Museum displays and the presentation starts promptly at 7 PM. Presentation length varies by event and the doors close at 8:00PM.
Admission: $15 for members and $20 for non-members. 21 and older only. Advanced tickets required. Tickets available soon.
For the early part of January, the Colorado Railroad Museum does NOT offer Saturday Train Rides. The Museum Depot and Outdoor Railyard are open as usual Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Early winter in Colorado can be delightful, but when winter weather comes to Colorado, it can become frightful! Snowfall can vary greatly by region, and we strive to clear parking lots and pathways for your safety, but sometimes it’s just not safe. If it’s snowing mightily outside, or if the snow has just stopped after a large snowfall event, please call ahead (Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) before your visit: (303) 279-4591.
Tour The Colorado Railroad Museum
The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Enjoy touring our outdoor railyard filled with vestiges of Colorado’s rich railroad heritage. See our indoor HO Model Railroad and our Changing Exhibits. Then, catch a ride on-board a passenger train pulled by a powerful, vintage locomotive!
The Colorado Railroad Museum features a large, outdoor exhibit space and is effectively an active rail yard. Please wear appropriate clothing for Colorado weather and good footwear – we recommend good walking shoes or hiking boots as well as flexible layers. Grounds open Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday Train Rides depart every 30 minutes 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (crews take a lunch break at 12:30 p.m).
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