If you’re planning a visit soon, please be aware that the Colorado Railroad Museum will have adjusted hours for the holiday season. Here are the important dates to keep in mind: Early Closure (2 pm): November 22 (Day Before Thanksgiving) Closed: November 23 (Thanksgiving Day) Closed: December 24-25 (Christmas Eve + Day) Closed: December 31 – January 1 (New […]
Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
ATTENTION: The Colorado Railroad Museum will be closed this weekend, January 18 and 19, 2025 due to the Arctic cold front heading our way. Since the Museum is primarily outdoors, we are taking precautions to ensure the safety of our members and guests along with our paid and volunteer staff team during this extreme cold. […]
ATTENTION: The Colorado Railroad Museum will be closed this weekend, January 18 and 19, 2025 due to the Arctic cold front heading our way. Since the Museum is primarily outdoors, we are taking precautions to ensure the safety of our members and guests along with our paid and volunteer staff team during this extreme cold. […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Want to learn more about the Steam & Diesel Locomotives? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s 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 […]
Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Want to learn more about the Railroad Caboose Car? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s 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 […]
Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]
This one of a kind tour takes you on a trip throughout the Museum’s rail yard inspired by some of the best of children’s literature! Railroad themed, of course. Titles like The Little Engine That Could, The Little Red Caboose and Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the Colorado Railroad […]
Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Want to learn more about the Rio Grande Southern Motorcars, also known as "Galloping Geese?" Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety […]
Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Want to learn more about the Railroad Kitchens? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s 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 […]
Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]
Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Want to learn more about Railroad Post Cars and how the railroad moved mail on rails? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a […]
Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Want to learn more about how freight trains and how the railroad moved goods from one location to another? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is […]
JOIN THE EXCITING TEAM OF COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS BY ATTENDING A SPRING VOLUNTEER FAIR ON SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Colorado’s largest railroad museum is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping guests learn about the fascinating and important roles that railroads have played (and continue to play) in the history and development of the […]
Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]
Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]
This one of a kind tour takes you on a trip throughout the Museum’s rail yard inspired by some of the best of children’s literature! Railroad themed, of course. Titles like The Little Engine That Could, The Little Red Caboose and Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the Colorado Railroad […]
Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]
Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]
To celebrate our partnership with the SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District) the Museum is proud to offer free general admission to all visitors select Thursdays throughout the year. Tour the Museum grounds and exhibits before catching an optional train ride aboard vintage passenger cars! Grounds & exhibits open 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Rides operate 10:00AM […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Want to learn more about the Steam & Diesel Locomotives? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s 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 […]
Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]
Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]
All Aboard for Spring Break at The Colorado Railroad Museum! From March 18-21, 2025, enjoy Train Rides, pop-up exhibits from local cultural partners, a craft project, and a host of other special activities and demonstrations. This year’s Spring Break theme is coal, celebrating Colorado’s rich railroad and mining history. It’s a week of hands-on activities related […]
All Aboard for Spring Break at The Colorado Railroad Museum! From March 18-21, 2025, enjoy Train Rides, pop-up exhibits from local cultural partners, a craft project, and a host of other special activities and demonstrations. This year’s Spring Break theme is coal, celebrating Colorado’s rich railroad and mining history. It’s a week of hands-on activities related […]
All Aboard for Spring Break at The Colorado Railroad Museum! From March 18-21, 2025, enjoy Train Rides, pop-up exhibits from local cultural partners, a craft project, and a host of other special activities and demonstrations. This year’s Spring Break theme is coal, celebrating Colorado’s rich railroad and mining history. It’s a week of hands-on activities related […]
All Aboard for Spring Break at The Colorado Railroad Museum! From March 18-21, 2025, enjoy Train Rides, pop-up exhibits from local cultural partners, a craft project, and a host of other special activities and demonstrations. This year’s Spring Break theme is coal, celebrating Colorado’s rich railroad and mining history. It’s a week of hands-on activities related […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Want to learn more about the Railroad Caboose Car? Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s 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 […]
Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]
Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]
Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM (and select dates at 1:30PM), 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 […]
Want to learn more about the Rio Grande Southern Motorcars, also known as "Galloping Geese?" Visitors are invited to join our trained tour guides & delve more deeply into a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety […]
Select Saturdays mid-January thru early May & October. Select Thursdays-Sundays mid-May thru mid-August. There is something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it all again at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Take a Train Ride pulled by a […]
Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]
This one of a kind tour takes you on a trip throughout the Museum’s rail yard inspired by some of the best of children’s literature! Railroad themed, of course. Titles like The Little Engine That Could, The Little Red Caboose and Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the Colorado Railroad […]
Selected Tuesdays mid-January-early May, selected Sundays August & October. The Colorado Railroad Museum is pleased to announce the return of Galloping Goose Train Rides in 2025. These will operate select Tuesdays from mid-January through early May (coinciding with family programming at the Museum) and select Sundays in August & October! These unique Galloping Goose Rides […]
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