Party and Facility
Rentals
BIRTHDAY PARTIES & EVENT RENTALS
The Colorado Railroad Museum offers the perfect setting year-round, for your next “Train-Themed” birthday party or celebration. Select one of several rental locations including 4 historic railcars located on the Museum’s 15-acre railyard, located in scenic Golden, Colorado.
Union Pacific Dining Car No. 4801
The 48-seat diner No. 4801 was one of 17 built for Union Pacific in 1949 by American Car & Foundry for use on the streamliners City of Los Angeles, City of San Francisco, City of Portland and City of Denver. Fine meals were cooked to order in a small galley staffed by a chef and three
You have the opportunity to host your own private catered meal for up to 44 guests on this exquisite UP Dining Car. Perfect for a reception, birthday, cocktail party or fundraiser. Rental of the Dining Car includes admission for all of your guests.
Diner Rental $200.00 per hour
$250.00 per hour after
Up to 44 people,
Upper Gallery
The Upper Gallery is an in-door rental location with access to HDTV Screen, Projector, 8-foot Tables, and Chairs. This is the perfect setting for your next business meeting or employee training session.
$100.00 per hour
$150.00 per hour after 5:00PM
50 people maximum, no hourly limit.
Photography Groups
Rate
$20 per person outside of normal museum hours ($30 during Special Events).
Terms
10 person minimum. Private photo shoots can be scheduled from 6am-9am or 5pm-8pm most weekdays.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For Birthday Caboose Rentals please contact the Museum at 303-279-4591.
In addition to birthday parties & celebrations the Museum has a wide range of rental options for your next event.
For more information on weddings, company picnics after hour events, and other venue rentals please contact the Museum’s Event & Volunteer Manager Danielle Ghear.
General Terms of Use
- Rentals are offered 7 days a week. Access to venues on weekends is based on availability and the yearly Colorado Railroad Museum events calendar.
- 30% deposit is due immediately upon booking to hold reservation
- Events must be cancelled 2 weeks in advance in order to receive a full refund of deposit.
- If applicable, liquor permits must be applied for, paid for and provided to the Museum by the party renting the venue.
- The Museum retains the right to cancel any rental event/meeting due to adverse weather or any phenomenon which puts the safety of guests and staff at risk, based on required safety regulations.
Chicago Burlington & Quincy Caboose No. 13862
Built-in 1917 this standard gauge wooden caboose has been retrofitted with eight Formica-topped tables, a large serving
counter, a special seating area in the cupola for young children, and bench seating!
$150.00 Standard Rental includes:
– All-day admission for 20 guests, ages 2 & older!
Additional admissions are available for $5.00 each.
– 1 helium Mylar Thomas balloon!
Available year-round (EXCEPT during Theme Events, Special Events
and Ride the Rails Days).
$200.00 Ride the Rails rental includes:
– All of the Standard Rental benefits plus unlimited rides for you and your guests!
Available during Ride the Rails Days.
The Caboose has heating, lighting and an electrical outlet. Available for select 2 hour rental periods daily: 9:15AM, 11:45AM & 2:15PM.
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Business Car No. 96
No. 96 was built by CB&Q as a traveling office with overnight accommodations and kitchen facilities. Up to twelve officers, board members or friends of the railroad could travel in quiet comfort to cities and towns served by the railroad. Help us raise funds to restore this car by hosting your very own private dinner on board the CB&Q.
Business Car Rental $1,500.00 Fundraiser Includes:
– Intimate Dining Experience for up to 6 guests on the CB&Q First Class Business Car
– Private Chef & Server will curate a multiple course menu based on your dietary preferences
– Drink service, tour of the rail car, dinner, dessert, sodas, tea and/or coffee included.
All Business Car Rentals occur after
Picnic Pavilion
The Museum’s outdoor Picnic Pavilion is the an excellent option for groups with a large number of attendees.
HOURLY
$400 per hour (full pavilion, 150 guest maximum)
$250 per hour (half pavilion, 75 guest maximum)
$150 per hour (quarter pavilion, 25 guest maximum)
$500 per hour after 5:00PM
DAILY
$1,200 Full Day (9am-5pm, 200 guest maximum)
$2,500 Full Evening (3pm-10pm, 200 guest maximum)
Terms
Museum is open to the public from 9am to 5pm. All hourly pavilion rentals include a 30 min set-up/clean-up window before or after event at your discretion. Alcohol is permitted after 5pm but guests must provide their own alcohol. If choosing the Full Evening option, your guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum and catch a train ride between 3-4pm. You will be able to begin set up in the pavilion for your event between 4-5p. All alcohol and food service can begin at 5pm.
Upcoming Events at The Colorado Railroad Museum
Boulder County Free Days
BOULDER COUNTY FREE DAYS To celebrate our partnership with the City of Boulder the Museum is proud to offer free general admission to all Boulder County residents select Fridays throughout the year: 2019 Schedule April 19, August 16 & October 25 Catch a ride behind one of the Museum’s historic steam locomotives in vintage passenger […]
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BOULDER COUNTY FREE DAYS To celebrate our partnership with the City of Boulder the Museum is proud to offer free general admission to all Boulder County residents select Fridays throughout the year: 2019 Schedule April 19, August 16 & October 25 Catch a ride behind one of the Museum’s historic steam locomotives in vintage passenger […]
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The Friday Tour – Cabooses
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each tour covers a specific theme (Locomotives, Cabooses, Railroad Kitchens, Highlight Tours , Settling Colorado or Railroad Post Office Cars)! Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety […]
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Trick or Treat Train
It’s full steam ahead for tricks, treats and trains! The Railroad Halloween Town is a safe place to enjoy Trick or Treating. Catch a ride behind a historic Denver & Rio Grande Steam Locomotive in vintage passenger cars hosted by conductors and engineers in full costume. Visit all of the special stops with your treat […]
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Ghosts of the Railroad Museum
Saturday October 26, 2019 7:30PM-11:00PM Are you afraid of ghosts? Do you have an interest in the paranormal? Join the American Association of Paranormal Investigators for an evening filled with fun, excitement and informative investigation! Admission: $25 ($20 for Museum Members) Doors open at 7:00PM. Attendees will meet our team of Paranormal Investigators at 7:30PM in […]
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