Rail Days
Rail Days returns in 2025 with the exciting theme, “Machines in the Age of Rail.” Designed for grades 2-8, this immersive experience takes place on April 24-25, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Admission is $6 per student, with free entry for teachers and chaperones.
Celebrate the impact railroads had on the growth of Colorado and the West through a variety of hands-on activities. Ride behind a historic Colorado locomotive, learn Morse code, explore the simple machines used to run the railroad, push our 55-ton turntable, meet with area cultural partners, and more!
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COLORADO ACADEMIC STANDARDS
For more information on which standards a specific program addresses, please email roni@crrm.org.
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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
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 roni@crrm.org
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 Colorado high school curriculum standards. Below is a list of our adult tour offerings:
- Highlights Tour
- Locomotives Tour
- RPO Tour
- Freight Car Tour
- Kitchen Car Tour
- Communication on the Railroad Tour
- Caboose Tour
