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 […]
Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden, Colorado for three weekends of fun this September as the annual Day Out With Thomas event celebrates 30 years of fun-filled family memories! THE PARTY TOUR will be stopping at the Colorado Railroad Museum on the weekends of September 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21, 2025. Day Out With Thomas™ is a fun-filled family […]
Peep! Peep! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden, Colorado for three weekends of fun this September as the annual Day Out With Thomas event celebrates 30 years of fun-filled family memories! THE PARTY TOUR will be stopping at the Colorado Railroad Museum on the weekends of September 6-7, 13-14, and 20-21, 2025. Day Out With Thomas™ is a fun-filled family […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In celebration of our partnership with the city of Boulder, Colorado, the Museum is excited to offer free general admission select dates to all residents of Boulder County. If you count yourself as a Boulder County resident, we invite you to visit in 2025! Proof of residency is required. Catch an optional train ride behind inside […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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