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The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

SCFD Free Admission Day

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

To celebrate our partnership with the SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District) the Museum is proud to offer free general admission to all visitors select Thursdays throughout the year.Thursday October 5 Catch an optional train ride behind a Diesel Engine, inside vintage passenger cars! Grounds & exhibits open 9am to 5pm. Rides operate 10am to 3pm. Admission: Free Ride […]

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

Colorado Rails & Cocktails

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

An Evening of Colorado History - Relax, enjoy a beverage and travel back to a time when railroads shaped the American West. Train Robberies in the Rocky Mountain West - Friday, October 6 - with local historian Lauren Giebler. Enjoy an evening of Colorado history! This month’s topic is one that seems appropriate in the lead-up […]

Saturday Train Rides

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Climb aboard one of our locomotives on static display and you can re-live the magic of the rails all over again! Then, catch a ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive! Rides […]

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

Saturday Train Rides

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Climb aboard one of our locomotives on static display and you can re-live the magic of the rails all over again! Then, catch a ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive! Rides […]

Scout Day

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum is welcoming Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Explorers and their families to enjoy special scouting-specific activities. From 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. this day, learn safety around railroads with Operation Lifesaver and hone your skills in model railroading with the Denver Garden Railway Society and Denver HO Model Railroad […]

Story Time & Craft

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

10:00AM-11:00AM The Third Tuesday Each Month Join the staff and volunteers of the Colorado Railroad Museum as they share some of their favorite children’s stories (with a decidedly railroad theme) followed by a fun "make-and-take" craft! Recommended ages 4-6 years old. Included with General Admission. • 2023 Titles TBA! CLICK HERE ORDER GENERAL ADMISSION ONLINE General […]

Golden Spike Monument Whistle-Stop

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Golden Spike Monument (www.spike150.org) is an inspiring 43-foot-tall golden spike created to reflect on the achievement of building America’s first transcontinental railroad and the untold stories of the diverse railroad workers who made it possible. Artist Douwe Blumberg and his team spent 28 months creating the Monument in his studio in rural Kentucky, and now the […]

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

Boulder County Free Day (with Rides) & Friday Tours

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

To celebrate our partnership with the city of Boulder, Colorado, the Museum is excited to offer free general admission (with train rides) select dates to all residents of Boulder County. Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour (10:30 a.m.) acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the […]

Event Series Harvest Haunt

Harvest Haunt Express

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Halloween-themed steam-up event comes back to “haunt the rails!” Grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, 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 […]

Event Series Harvest Haunt

Harvest Haunt Express

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum’s annual Halloween-themed steam-up event comes back to “haunt the rails!” Grounds are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, 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 […]

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

Saturday Train Rides

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Climb aboard one of our locomotives on static display and you can re-live the magic of the rails all over again! Then, catch a ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive! Rides […]

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

Story Time & Craft

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

10:00AM-11:00AM The Third Tuesday Each Month Join the staff and volunteers of the Colorado Railroad Museum as they share some of their favorite children’s stories (with a decidedly railroad theme) followed by a fun "make-and-take" craft! Recommended ages 4-6 years old. Included with General Admission. • 2023 Titles TBA! CLICK HERE ORDER GENERAL ADMISSION ONLINE General […]

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

Story Time & Craft

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

10:00AM-11:00AM The Third Tuesday Each Month Join the staff and volunteers of the Colorado Railroad Museum as they share some of their favorite children’s stories (with a decidedly railroad theme) followed by a fun "make-and-take" craft! Recommended ages 4-6 years old. Included with General Admission. • 2023 Titles TBA! CLICK HERE ORDER GENERAL ADMISSION ONLINE General […]

Closed Christmas Eve

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum will be closed Sunday December 24th, 2023. The Colorado Railroad Museum will re-open on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 at 9:00AM. Happy holidays!

Closed Christmas

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum will be closed Monday December 25th, 2023 in observance of the holiday. The Colorado Railroad Museum will open on Tuesday December 26th, 2023 at 9:00AM. Happy holidays!

The Friday Tour

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

Highlights Tour every Friday 10:30AM-11:30AM Special Topic Tour every Friday 1:30PM-2:30PM Guided Theme Tour: $3 plus General Admission (Free for Museum Members, ages under 2). Each Friday, the Museum offers two traditional tours. The Highlight Tour acts as a wonderful introduction to the Museum, its collections and the railroads impact on Colorado’s history. Visitors can […]

Closed New Year’s Eve

Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, United States

The Colorado Railroad Museum will be closed Sunday December 31, 2023. The Museum will open on Tuesday January 2, 2024 at 9:00AM.

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15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives is waiting for you to explore. 

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17155 W. 44th Avenue
Golden, CO 80403

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Open Daily
9:00am – 5:00pm

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(800) 365-6263

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