Adventure Day

Experience a Colorado adventure and explore railroad history!

  • Ride behind a powerful diesel engine inside passenger cars!
  • Learn about safety around railroads with Operation Lifesaver.
  • Hone your model railroading skills with the Denver Garden Railway Society and the Denver HO Model Railroad Club!
  • Experience the monstrous size of a Tunnel Motor.
  • Test your strength spinning a 55-ton turntable.
  • Experience what it was like to build part of a railroad track.

Scouts:

  • Work toward earning your Railroading Merit Badge!
  • Wear your uniform for a special discount.

Admission Pricing:
$14 adults
 ($10 admission, $4 ride)
$12 seniors ($8 admission, $4 ride)
$7 ages 2-17 ($5 admission, $2 ride)
$6 Scouts in uniform ($4 admission, $2 ride)
$4 Scout Leader in uniform ($0 admission, $4 ride)
Museum Members and under age 2 are FREE ($0 admission, $0 ride). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

ORDER TICKETS ONLINE HERE

Activities and train rides all take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The Museum grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance tickets recommended, especially if you have a specific train ride time in mind!

Please note that this ticket includes a train ride – please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure.

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15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives is waiting for you to explore. 

Address

17155 W. 44th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403

Office hours

Open Daily
9:00am – 5:00pm

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(800) 365-6263

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