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  • Tuesday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE.For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for […]

  • Friday Tour: Highlights

    The Friday Tour

    Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM & 1:30PM they acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme (tba soon) is explored using a variety of Museum […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages […]

  • Tuesday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October.Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE.For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information regarding these […]

  • Story Time & Craft

    Join the staff and volunteers of the Colorado Railroad Museum in-person on the third Tuesday each month 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.Can't make it to an in-person event? Check out the […]

  • Friday Tour: Highlights

    The Friday Tour

    Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM & 1:30PM they acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme (tba soon) is explored using a variety of Museum […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Friday Tour: Highlights

    The Friday Tour

    Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM & 1:30PM they acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme (tba soon) is explored using a variety of Museum […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Tuesday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE.For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information regarding these […]

  • Storybook Tour

    Storybook Tour

    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 […]

  • Friday Tour: Highlights

    The Friday Tour

    Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM & 1:30PM they acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme (tba soon) is explored using a variety of Museum […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Friday Tour: Highlights

    The Friday Tour

    Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM & 1:30PM they acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme (tba soon) is explored using a variety of Museum […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October.Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE.For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information regarding these […]

  • Tuesday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October.Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE.For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information regarding these […]

  • Story Time & Craft

    Join the staff and volunteers of the Colorado Railroad Museum in-person on the third Tuesday each month 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. Can't make it to an in-person event? Check out […]

  • Friday Tour: Highlights

    The Friday Tour

    Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM & 1:30PM they acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme (tba soon) is explored using a variety of Museum […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October.Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE.For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information regarding these […]

  • Friday Tour: Highlights

    The Friday Tour

    Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional walking tours. Starting at 10:30AM & 1:30PM they acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme (tba soon) is explored using a variety of Museum […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • SCFD Free Admission Day

    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. Admission & Ride […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Colorado Rails & Cocktails

    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 - Topics TBAAdmission: $20 ages 21+ only.Admission includes 2 beverages of your choice: beer, wine or soda and snacks. Doors open at 6 PM for early  enjoyment of Museum displays […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Small Wonders Weekend

    Small Wonders Weekend

    At this celebration of toy trains and scale model railroading, guests will “marvel at the minis” while exploring the Museum’s impressive small-scale railroads, including the extensive on-site layouts operated by the Denver Garden Railway Society and the Denver HO Model Railroad Club. For this special weekend, the High Plains 3-Railers will set up a modular O gauge layout in the Museum Pavilion, bringing even more […]

  • Small Wonders Weekend

    Small Wonders Weekend

    At this celebration of toy trains and scale model railroading, guests will “marvel at the minis” while exploring the Museum’s impressive small-scale railroads, including the extensive on-site layouts operated by the Denver Garden Railway Society and the Denver HO Model Railroad Club. For this special weekend, the High Plains 3-Railers will set up a modular O gauge layout in the Museum Pavilion, bringing even more […]

  • SCFD Free Admission Day

    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. Admission & Ride […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Thrilling Thursdays (with Ride)

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Colorado Crossings: F&CC Reunion

    Colorado Crossings: F&CC Reunion

    Denver’s largest annual rail enthusiast event—the Colorado Railroad Museum’s Colorado Crossings steam-up weekend—returns for 2026 on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17!  More information about this year’s theme, “Florence & Cripple Creek Reunion” will be announced soon! Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. […]

  • Colorado Crossings: F&CC Reunion

    Colorado Crossings: F&CC Reunion

    Denver’s largest annual rail enthusiast event—the Colorado Railroad Museum’s Colorado Crossings steam-up weekend—returns for 2026 on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17!  More information about this year’s theme, “Florence & Cripple Creek Reunion” will be announced soon! Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. […]

  • Thrilling Thursdays (with Ride)

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Boulder County Free Admission Day

    In celebration of our partnership with the city of Boulder, Colorado, the Museum is excited to offer free general admission & train rides select dates to all residents of Boulder County. If you count yourself as a Boulder County resident, we invite you to visit in 2026! Proof of residency is required. Catch an optional […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Thrilling Thursdays (with Ride)

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Dinosaur Express Train

    Dinosaur Express Train

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

    Dinosaurs are coming back to Golden, Colorado…only this time, they are arriving on the Dinosaur Express Train! On May 31st and June 1st, railroad tracks will meet dinosaur tracks for a weekend of family fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum as the Dinosaur Express Train chugs into the station. The world’s first Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus […]

  • Dinosaur Express Train

    Dinosaur Express Train

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

    Dinosaurs are coming back to Golden, Colorado…only this time, they are arriving on the Dinosaur Express Train! On May 31st and June 1st, railroad tracks will meet dinosaur tracks for a weekend of family fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum as the Dinosaur Express Train chugs into the station. The world’s first Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus […]

  • Thrilling Thursdays (with Ride)

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Colorado Rails & Cocktails

    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 - Topics TBA Admission: $20 ages 21+ only. Admission includes 2 beverages of your choice: beer, wine or soda and snacks. Doors open at 6 PM for early  enjoyment of […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Thrilling Thursdays (with Ride)

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Thrilling Thursdays (with Ride)

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Colorado Power Days

    Colorado Power Days

    This weekend, the focus will be on power of all types—check out antique tractors, hit-and-miss engines, vintage automobiles, even a fire truck. And of course, steam locomotion, too! There will be fun activities for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular admission and train ride pricing applies. Advance purchase of admission and […]

  • Colorado Power Days

    Colorado Power Days

    This weekend, the focus will be on power of all types—check out antique tractors, hit-and-miss engines, vintage automobiles, even a fire truck. And of course, steam locomotion, too! There will be fun activities for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular admission and train ride pricing applies. Advance purchase of admission and […]

  • Thrilling Thursdays (with Ride)

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Summer Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Day Out With Thomas Member Sales Open

    Day Out With Thomas™ is a fun-filled family event that takes place at Heritage Railways across the country. Every ticket includes a train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as well as access to a full day of activities for all to enjoy including live entertainment, photo ops with Sir Topham Hatt, lawn games […]

  • Day Out With Thomas Public Sales Open

    Day Out With Thomas™ is a fun-filled family event that takes place at Heritage Railways across the country. Every ticket includes a train ride with a life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as well as access to a full day of activities for all to enjoy including live entertainment, photo ops with Sir Topham Hatt, lawn games […]

  • Boulder County Free Admission Day

    In celebration of our partnership with the city of Boulder, Colorado, the Museum is excited to offer free general admission & train rides select dates to all residents of Boulder County. If you count yourself as a Boulder County resident, we invite you to visit in 2026! Proof of residency is required. Catch an optional […]

  • Colorado Rails & Cocktails

    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 - Topics TBA Admission: $20 ages 21+ only. Admission includes 2 beverages of your choice: beer, wine or soda and snacks. Doors open at 6 PM for early  enjoyment of […]

  • Wild West Days

    Wild West Days

    As summer begins to wind down celebrate Colorado’s Gold Rush heritage with special programming and ride behind one of the last coal-fired steam locomotives operating in Colorado! Activities will include Gold Panning demonstrations, turntable demonstrations, and more happening around the Museum’s 15-acre railyard. Plenty of photo opportunities will of course also be on hand—including the […]

  • Wild West Days

    Wild West Days

    As summer begins to wind down celebrate Colorado’s Gold Rush heritage with special programming and ride behind one of the last coal-fired steam locomotives operating in Colorado! Activities will include Gold Panning demonstrations, turntable demonstrations, and more happening around the Museum’s 15-acre railyard. Plenty of photo opportunities will of course also be on hand—including the […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Day Out With Thomas

    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! Thomas will be stopping at the Colorado Railroad Museum on the weekends of September 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27, 2026. Day Out With Thomas™ is a […]

  • Day Out With Thomas

    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! Thomas will be stopping at the Colorado Railroad Museum on the weekends of September 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27, 2026. Day Out With Thomas™ is a […]

  • Day Out With Thomas

    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! Thomas will be stopping at the Colorado Railroad Museum on the weekends of September 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27, 2026. Day Out With Thomas™ is a […]

  • Day Out With Thomas

    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! Thomas will be stopping at the Colorado Railroad Museum on the weekends of September 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27, 2026. Day Out With Thomas™ is a […]

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Member Sales Open

    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ offers a unique, three-part theatrical extravaganza of Holiday Magic. Holiday Caroling and the “Hot Chocolate” song and dance kick things off each evening, performed in our newly renovated, heated POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion. A ride to the North Pole aboard vintage coaches, pulled by an authentic, coal-fired steam locomotive, is next. And finally, […]

  • Day Out With Thomas

    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! Thomas will be stopping at the Colorado Railroad Museum on the weekends of September 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27, 2026. Day Out With Thomas™ is a […]

  • Day Out With Thomas

    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! Thomas will be stopping at the Colorado Railroad Museum on the weekends of September 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27, 2026. Day Out With Thomas™ is a […]

  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Public Sales Open

    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ offers a unique, three-part theatrical extravaganza of Holiday Magic. Holiday Caroling and the “Hot Chocolate” song and dance kick things off each evening, performed in our newly renovated, heated POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion. A ride to the North Pole aboard vintage coaches, pulled by an authentic, coal-fired steam locomotive, is next. And finally, […]

  • SCFD Free Admission Day

    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. Admission & Ride […]

  • Colorado Rails & Cocktails

    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 - Topics TBA Admission: $20 ages 21+ only. Admission includes 2 beverages of your choice: beer, wine or soda and snacks. Doors open at 6 PM for early  enjoyment of […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]

  • Sunday Goose Rides

    Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January through early May, late August and October. Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors (ages 60+). Museum Members and children under 2 are FREE. For 2026, the Colorado Railroad Museum is implementing modest price increases. Click Here for more information […]

  • Saturday Train Rides

    Take a Train Ride pulled by a powerful diesel electric locomotive on Saturdays mid-January through mid-May, late-August & October. Over the summer season, that frequency increases, with Train Rides available Thursday-Sunday from mid-May through mid-August. Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Online Admission & Ride: $17 Adults, $7 Kids (ages 2-17), $15 Seniors […]