


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...
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! THE PARTY TOUR will be stopping at the Colorado Railroad Museum on...
#TriviaTuesday
It’s #TriviaTuesday! Today’s question is: In what year did Amtrak begin operating the Winter Park Express, reviving the route of the classic Ski Train. A. 2015 B. 2009 C. 2017 D. 2016 Leave your response below as a comment! Want to learn more about the Amtrak Winter...
Story Time & Craft: Boy Of The Deeps
Join Colorado Railroad Museum Storyteller Extraordinaire Scott King for Story Time as he reads some of his favorite, train-themed children’s stories online! This episode we are reading “Boy Of The Deeps” by Ian Wallace. After Story Time, join...
Dining on the Rails January 2025: Manhattan and Dining Car Bar Service
Happy New Year! We figured we’d ring in 2025 with a celebratory cocktail as well as some history of bar service on railroad dining cars. We will be featuring a Manhattan (Pullman and Lucius Beebe style!), as well as beverage menus from various railroads. With the...
#TBT National Western Stock Show
It’s #ThrowbackThursday! In honor of the National Western Stock Show being in town, we’re looking back at the vital role railroads played in making this iconic event possible. When the Stock Show first began in 1906, trains were crucial for transporting...
Friday Tour: Highlights
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...
Train Rides
Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select dates! ! And, in response to the overwhelming popularity of our Tuesday rides, the Museum is thrilled to expand the schedule to include Sunday Goose Rides starting in March and running through mid-May!...