Volunteer Fair

Volunteer Fair

JOIN THE EXCITING TEAM OF COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS BY ATTENDING A SPRING VOLUNTEER FAIR ON SATURDAY, June 7 Colorado’s largest railroad museum is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping guests learn about the fascinating and important roles...
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...
Day Out With Thomas

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

#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

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...
#TBT National Western Stock Show

#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

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

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!...
Galloping Goose Rides

Galloping Goose Rides

  Rides depart every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on select Tuesdays & Sundays mid-January thru early-May, late-August & October. Sundays (Autumn) August 17, 2025 August 24, 2025 August 31, 2025 October 5, 2025 October 12, 2025 October 26, 2025 Ride: $4...

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