Stroll the Museum’s 15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives, passenger and freight cars, cabooses and even a G-scale garden railway. Watch as Colorado railroad history is brought back to life in our Roundhouse restoration facility with a working, hand-operated turntable. Visit the 1880s-replica Depot Museum building housing changing exhibits, along with the Denver HO Model […]
Stroll the Museum’s 15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives, passenger and freight cars, cabooses and even a G-scale garden railway. Watch as Colorado railroad history is brought back to life in our Roundhouse restoration facility with a working, hand-operated turntable. Visit the 1880s-replica Depot Museum building housing changing exhibits, along with the Denver HO Model […]
Sundays thru August 6, 2023. Activities operate 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rides depart 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join us at the Colorado Railroad Museum each weekend (through mid-August) for opportunities to explore history at your own pace! Volunteers are stationed at key locations throughout our outdoor Railyard to answer questions and point out some of railroading’s less […]
Stroll the Museum’s 15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives, passenger and freight cars, cabooses and even a G-scale garden railway. Watch as Colorado railroad history is brought back to life in our Roundhouse restoration facility with a working, hand-operated turntable. Visit the 1880s-replica Depot Museum building housing changing exhibits, along with the Denver HO Model […]
Sundays thru August 6, 2023. Activities operate 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rides depart 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join us at the Colorado Railroad Museum each weekend (through mid-August) for opportunities to explore history at your own pace! Volunteers are stationed at key locations throughout our outdoor Railyard to answer questions and point out some of railroading’s less […]
Stroll the Museum’s 15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives, passenger and freight cars, cabooses and even a G-scale garden railway. Watch as Colorado railroad history is brought back to life in our Roundhouse restoration facility with a working, hand-operated turntable. Visit the 1880s-replica Depot Museum building housing changing exhibits, along with the Denver HO Model […]
Sundays thru August 6, 2023. Activities operate 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rides depart 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join us at the Colorado Railroad Museum each weekend (through mid-August) for opportunities to explore history at your own pace! Volunteers are stationed at key locations throughout our outdoor Railyard to answer questions and point out some of railroading’s less […]
Tickets On-Sale to Museum Members Tuesday, July 25 Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden, Colorado for three weekends of fun this September. Let’s Get Colorful on a Train Ride Adventure! Join us at Day Out With Thomas™, where families can join the outdoor fun and Dream Big when the #1 Engine pulls into […]
May 18 – August 10, join us for Thrilling Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Each Thursday features historic characters, demonstrations, and special guests from our cultural partner organizations. A weekly Pop-Up Exhibit will explore this summer’s theme of innovation, and kids can “scavenger hunt” for our mascot, Spike! Enjoy craft activities, turntable demonstrations, […]
Stroll the Museum’s 15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives, passenger and freight cars, cabooses and even a G-scale garden railway. Watch as Colorado railroad history is brought back to life in our Roundhouse restoration facility with a working, hand-operated turntable. Visit the 1880s-replica Depot Museum building housing changing exhibits, along with the Denver HO Model […]
Saturdays thru August 5, 2023. Activities operate 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rides depart 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join us at the Colorado Railroad Museum each weekend (through mid-August) for opportunities to explore history at your own pace! Volunteers are stationed at key locations throughout our outdoor Railyard to answer questions and point out some of railroading’s less […]
Sundays thru August 6, 2023. Activities operate 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rides depart 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join us at the Colorado Railroad Museum each weekend (through mid-August) for opportunities to explore history at your own pace! Volunteers are stationed at key locations throughout our outdoor Railyard to answer questions and point out some of railroading’s less […]
Tickets On-Sale to Public Tuesday, August 1 Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden, Colorado for three weekends of fun this September. Let’s Get Colorful on a Train Ride Adventure! Join us at Day Out With Thomas™, where families can join the outdoor fun and Dream Big when the #1 Engine pulls into the Colorado […]
May 18 – August 10, join us for Thrilling Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Each Thursday features historic characters, demonstrations, and special guests from our cultural partner organizations. A weekly Pop-Up Exhibit will explore this summer’s theme of innovation, and kids can “scavenger hunt” for our mascot, Spike! Enjoy craft activities, turntable demonstrations, […]
Stroll the Museum’s 15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives, passenger and freight cars, cabooses and even a G-scale garden railway. Watch as Colorado railroad history is brought back to life in our Roundhouse restoration facility with a working, hand-operated turntable. Visit the 1880s-replica Depot Museum building housing changing exhibits, along with the Denver HO Model […]
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. The Phenomenon of Beebe & Clegg – Friday, August 4 Join photographer and railroad historian John Ryan (co-author of the Center for Railroad Photography & […]
Saturdays thru August 5, 2023. Activities operate 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rides depart 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join us at the Colorado Railroad Museum each weekend (through mid-August) for opportunities to explore history at your own pace! Volunteers are stationed at key locations throughout our outdoor Railyard to answer questions and point out some of railroading’s less […]
Sundays thru August 6, 2023. Activities operate 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rides depart 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join us at the Colorado Railroad Museum each weekend (through mid-August) for opportunities to explore history at your own pace! Volunteers are stationed at key locations throughout our outdoor Railyard to answer questions and point out some of railroading’s less […]
May 18 – August 10, join us for Thrilling Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Each Thursday features historic characters, demonstrations, and special guests from our cultural partner organizations. A weekly Pop-Up Exhibit will explore this summer’s theme of innovation, and kids can “scavenger hunt” for our mascot, Spike! Enjoy craft activities, turntable demonstrations, […]
To celebrate our partnership with the city of Boulder, Colorado, the Museum is excited to offer free general admission (with train rides) select dates to all residents of Boulder County. Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour (10:30 a.m.) acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the […]
Celebrate Colorado’s Gold Rush heritage! As the long days of summer wind down, join us at the Colorado Railroad Museum for a relaxing Gold Rush Days and Steamup event, featuring special programming plus steam-powered train rides! Celebrate Colorado’s Gold Rush heritage, and ride behind one of the last coal-fired steam locomotives operating in Colorado. Activities […]
Celebrate Colorado’s Gold Rush heritage! As the long days of summer wind down, join us at the Colorado Railroad Museum for a relaxing Gold Rush Days and Steamup event, featuring special programming plus steam-powered train rides! Celebrate Colorado’s Gold Rush heritage, and ride behind one of the last coal-fired steam locomotives operating in Colorado. Activities […]
10:00AM-11:00AM The Third Tuesday Each Month Join the staff and volunteers of the Colorado Railroad Museum as they share some of their favorite children’s stories (with a decidedly railroad theme) followed by a fun "make-and-take" craft! Recommended ages 4-6 years old. Included with General Admission. • 2023 Titles TBA! CLICK HERE ORDER GENERAL ADMISSION ONLINE General […]
Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]
The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Climb aboard one of our locomotives on static display and you can re-live the magic of the rails all over again! Then, catch a ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive! Rides […]
Have you ever wanted to help in your community, and work with a diverse and interesting group of people? Do you like sharing Colorado’s rich history with visitors from all over the globe? The Colorado Railroad Museum is now recruiting adults (18 or older) who are interested in volunteering to help communicate the Centennial […]
Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]
The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Climb aboard one of our locomotives on static display and you can re-live the magic of the rails all over again! Then, catch a ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive! Rides […]
Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]
The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Climb aboard one of our locomotives on static display and you can re-live the magic of the rails all over again! Then, catch a ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive! Rides […]
Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]
Tickets On-Sale to Public Tuesday, August 1 Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden, Colorado for three weekends of fun this September. Let’s Get Colorful on a Train Ride Adventure! Join us at Day Out With Thomas™, where families can join the outdoor fun and Dream Big when the #1 Engine pulls into the Colorado […]
Tickets On-Sale to Public Tuesday, August 1 Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden, Colorado for three weekends of fun this September. Let’s Get Colorful on a Train Ride Adventure! Join us at Day Out With Thomas™, where families can join the outdoor fun and Dream Big when the #1 Engine pulls into the Colorado […]
Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]
Tickets On-Sale to Public Tuesday, August 1 Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden, Colorado for three weekends of fun this September. Let’s Get Colorful on a Train Ride Adventure! Join us at Day Out With Thomas™, where families can join the outdoor fun and Dream Big when the #1 Engine pulls into the Colorado […]
Tickets On-Sale to Public Tuesday, August 1 Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden, Colorado for three weekends of fun this September. Let’s Get Colorful on a Train Ride Adventure! Join us at Day Out With Thomas™, where families can join the outdoor fun and Dream Big when the #1 Engine pulls into the Colorado […]
10:00AM-11:00AM The Third Tuesday Each Month Join the staff and volunteers of the Colorado Railroad Museum as they share some of their favorite children’s stories (with a decidedly railroad theme) followed by a fun "make-and-take" craft! Recommended ages 4-6 years old. Included with General Admission. • 2023 Titles TBA! CLICK HERE ORDER GENERAL ADMISSION ONLINE General […]
Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]
Tickets On-Sale to Public Tuesday, August 1 Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden, Colorado for three weekends of fun this September. Let’s Get Colorful on a Train Ride Adventure! Join us at Day Out With Thomas™, where families can join the outdoor fun and Dream Big when the #1 Engine pulls into the Colorado […]
Tickets On-Sale to Public Tuesday, August 1 Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden, Colorado for three weekends of fun this September. Let’s Get Colorful on a Train Ride Adventure! Join us at Day Out With Thomas™, where families can join the outdoor fun and Dream Big when the #1 Engine pulls into the Colorado […]
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15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives is waiting for you to explore.
17155 W. 44th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403
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