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Afternoon Highlight Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

Adventure Day

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

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 […]

Become a Museum Volunteer

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

JOIN THE EXCITING TEAM OF COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS BY ATTENDING A VOLUNTEER FAIR ON SATURDAY, August 24 Colorado’s most popular and comprehensive railroad museum is looking for volunteers! If you like the idea of helping guests learn about the fascinating and important roles that railroads have played (and continue to play!) in the history […]

Galloping Goose Rides

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum is excited to operate "Galloping Goose"  rides select Sundays in 2024 onboard Rio Grande Southern Motorcar No. 7! Sunday August 18, 2024 Sunday August 25, 2024 Sunday September 1, 2024 Grounds open 9 am – 5 pm, rides operate every 30 minutes 10 am to 3 pm (crews take a lunch […]

Railroad Kitchen Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

Galloping Goose Rides

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum is excited to operate "Galloping Goose"  rides select Sundays in 2024 onboard Rio Grande Southern Motorcar No. 7! Sunday August 18, 2024 Sunday August 25, 2024 Sunday September 1, 2024 Grounds open 9 am – 5 pm, rides operate every 30 minutes 10 am to 3 pm (crews take a lunch […]

The Storybook Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

10am 1st Tuesday Each Month 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. The Little Engine That Could, the Little Red Caboose and of course, Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the […]

RPO (Railroad Post Office) Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

Steam & Diesel Locomotive Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

Freight Train Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

Caboose Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

NO TRAIN RIDES TODAY

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Train rides for Saturday, September 28th are completely SOLD OUT. While train rides are not available this day, general admission is still available for visitors to explore the Museum. Train rides will be available every Saturday in October.

The Storybook Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

10am 1st Tuesday Each Month 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. The Little Engine That Could, the Little Red Caboose and of course, Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the […]

SCFD Free Admission Day

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

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. Catch an optional train ride behind a Diesel Engine, inside vintage passenger cars! Grounds & exhibits open 9am to 5pm. Rides operate 10am to 3pm. Admission: Free Ride Tickets: $4 Adults […]

Colorado Rails & Cocktails

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Memories Aboard the American Orient Express with Steve Patterson Delve into an evening of captivating stories and vivid photography as author and lecturer Steve Patterson brings a wealth of firsthand experience from his years aboard the American Orient Express, once America's premier rail cruise train. From its humble beginnings in the 1990s to its peak […]

Event Series Saturday Train Rides

Saturday Train Rides

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

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 […]

Galloping Goose Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

Event Series Saturday Train Rides

Saturday Train Rides

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

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 […]

Steam & Diesel Locomotive Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

Event Series Harvest Haunt

Harvest Haunt

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Halloween-themed steam-up event comes back to “haunt the rails!” Grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. Guests are encouraged to come in costume for Trick-or-Treating! Enjoy the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard, “not-so-spooky” Haunted […]

Event Series Harvest Haunt

Harvest Haunt

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Halloween-themed steam-up event comes back to “haunt the rails!” Grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. Guests are encouraged to come in costume for Trick-or-Treating! Enjoy the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard, “not-so-spooky” Haunted […]

RPO (Railroad Post Office) Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

Event Series Saturday Train Rides

Saturday Train Rides

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

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 […]

The Storybook Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

10am 1st Tuesday Each Month 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. The Little Engine That Could, the Little Red Caboose and of course, Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the […]

Caboose Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

Railroad Kitchen Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

Freight Train Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

Steam & Diesel Locomotive Walking Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlight Tour every Friday at 10:30am Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM 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 […]

The Storybook Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

10am 1st Tuesday Each Month 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. The Little Engine That Could, the Little Red Caboose and of course, Donald Crews’ Freight Train provide the suitable inspiration for this adventure at the […]

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