Special Events
HARVEST HAUNT
Saturday & Sunday October 21st & 22nd, 2023
The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Halloween-themed steam-up event is back! Grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., including train rides. Guests are encouraged to come in costume for Trick-or-Treating!
Enjoy the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard, “not-so-spooky” Haunted Railcars, a hay bale maze, and musical ensembles performing throughout the day in our outdoor pavilion. Bring your camera, and get a great picture of your group’s costumes in front of the Pumpkin Patch cart. Tasty treats and lunchtime food options will be available for purchase.
An authentic, coal burning Colorado steam locomotive will pull trains for this event. Regular admission and train ride pricing applies. Capacity is limited, so advance ticket purchase is recommended!
TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE SOON
Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 seniors ages 60+. Free for Museum members and children under age 2.
Train Rides: $4 adults, $2 ages 2-17. Free for Museum members & children under age 2.
COLORADO CROSSINGS
MAY 13th and 14th 2023
Celebrate the uniquely Colorado intersection of steam trains and Galloping Geese! Enjoy the rare thrill of THREE Galloping Geese and two coal-fired narrow gauge locomotives in operation. The event kicks off each day with a “parade” at 9:30 a.m., followed by train rides every half hour until 3 p.m. There will be fun activities for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular admission and train ride pricing applies. Advance purchase of admission and train ride tickets recommended.
Regular Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 2-17, Museum Members and under age 2 free.
Train Rides: $4 adults and seniors, $2 ages 2-17, Museum Members and under age 2 ride free.
COLORADO POWER DAYS
June 17th & 18th 2023
Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 seniors ages 60+. Free for Museum members and children under age 2.
Train Rides: $4 adults, $2 ages 2-17. Free for Museum members & children under age 2.
DINOSAUR EXPRESS TRAIN
MAY 27th and 28th 2023
Railroad tracks meet dinosaur tracks for a day of exciting family fun. Ride behind a coal-fired steam locomotive, departing every half-hour from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and follow the dinosaur tracks around the Museum’s 15-acre railyard. Dinosaur-themed activities hosted by Dinosaur Ridge and Morrison Natural History Museum. Check out a dinosaur-themed LEGO Layout created by the Denver Lego Users Group and build your own dinosaur creations. Meet “Mr. Bones” along with our famous Spike the Railroad Dog. Food, drink and tasty treats available. The Dinosaur Express Train brings together two childhood favorites in a day-long celebration. Capacity is limited, advance ticket purchase recommended.
Regular Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 2-17, Museum Members and under age 2 free.
Train Rides: $4 adults and seniors, $2 ages 2-17, Museum Members and under age 2 ride free.
Gold Rush Days
August 12th & 13th
Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 seniors ages 60+. Free for Museum members and children under age 2.
Train Rides: $4 adults, $2 ages 2-17. Free for Museum members & children under age 2.
