School Programs
The mission of the Colorado Railroad Museum is to preserve and convey the rich history of railroading in the Rocky Mountain region through acquisition, research, exhibition, and education. Bring the history of the railroad to life in your classroom with a field trip to the Colorado Railroad Museum! We have a range of experiences designed to support your classroom’s educational needs for a range of grade levels.
The Colorado Railroad Museum’s school programming for school groups is designed to engage students using historical objects and primary sources that build critical thinking skills, encourage vocabulary development and address Colorado Academic Standards. Whether it’s one of our ongoing programs or a program related to our changing exhibitions – the Colorado Railroad Museum is committed to helping your students connect with and understand the topics critical to making Colorado what it is today, and the instrumental role that railroads played in that story.
Hope to see you soon!
Reservation Request Form
Please fill out the form that most fits your group needs below to request your reservation. The Education team will get back to you to confirm your reservation details. This may take 7-10 days for processing.
*Please note the Museum is closed on Mondays.
- Field Trip and School Group Reservation Request Form
- Disability Group Reservation Request Form
- Adult Group Reservation Request Form
Questions? Email education@crrm.org
Plan Your Trip!
Logistics
Availability
- Field trips are available by reservation Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Reservations are required at least two weeks prior to your planned visit.
Admission & Train Rides
The Museum requires one adult chaperone for every 5 students. Students must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at all times while on Museum property.
- Student Admission only: $4.00
- Student Admission + Train Ride: $6.00
- Chaperone Admission: Free
- Chaperone Admission + Train Ride: Free
COLORADO ACADEMIC STANDARDS
For more information on which standards a specific program addresses, please email education@crrm.org.
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Programs Offered
Explore on Your Own
Grades: PreK – High School
This self-guided tour begins with a short welcome by museum staff before you set off on your own adventure.
Trains!
Grades: PreK-2nd Grade
Learn the names of the different rail cars & the work they do.
Westward Ho!
Grades: PreK-5th Grade
Explore the railroad’s impact on westward expansion and Colorado’s settlement.
Adult Tours
Grades: High School
Any of our adult tours can be adapted to meet Colorad high school curriculum standards. Below is a lsit of our adult tour offerings:
- Highlights Tour
- Locomotives Tour
- RPO Tour
- Freight Car Tour
- Kitchen Car Tour
- Communication on the Railroad Tour
- Caboose Tour
