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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.

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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
January 17, March 7, April 25, June 13, August 1, August 22, September 19, November 7

Steam & Diesel Locomotive Walking Tour
January 24, March 14, May 2, June 20, August 8, September 26, November 14, December 26

Caboose Walking Tour
January 31, March 21, May 9, June 27, August 15, October 3, November 21

Galloping Goose Walking Tour
February 7, March 28, May 16, July 4, October 10, November 28

Railroad Kitchen Tour
February 14, April 4, May 23, July 11, August 29, October 17, December 5

Railroad Post Office Tour
February 21, April 11, May 30, July 18, September 5, October 24, December 12

Freight Train Tour
February 28, April 18, June 6, July 25, September 12, October 31, December 19

Guided Theme Walking Tour & General Admission: $13 adults, $8 kids 2-15

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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.

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2025 Lecture Dates:
April 4, 2025 – A Ticket to Tomahawk Movie Night – Click Here to learn more and order tickets!
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.