Free Admission Days

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.

2023 Schedule
Thursday March 16
Thursday May 11
Thursday October 5

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 (18+), $2 Children (2-17). Museum members and children under the age of 2 are free.

Capacity is limited, click here to order tickets in advance online!

BOULDER COUNTY FREE DAY

To celebrate 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 join us in 2022! Proof of residency is required.

2022 Schedule
Friday August 12
Friday October 21

Catch an optional ride in vintage passenger cars behind one of the Museum’s steam locomotives or diesel engines! Grounds & exhibits open 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Rides operate 10am to 3pm.

Admission: $10 adults, $5 children (ages 2-17), $8 seniors (ages 60+). Museum members, residents of Boulder County, children under 2 and active military personnel are free.
Ride Tickets: $4 adults (18+), $2, Children (ages 2-17). Museum members and children under 2 and residents of Boulder County are free.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS ONLINE IN ADVANCE!

*Residents must present their ID with a valid Boulder area zip code when checking in to receive free admission and rides.

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Come Hitch a Ride

15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives is waiting for you to explore. 

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