Welcome to the Colorado Railroad Museum
Hours of Operation
The Museum is open year round, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We’re closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. And, we have special hours of operation on Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, so please call ahead for times.
Please note, the Museum will be closing at 12:30 PM on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. We are Open Easter Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Open to the public until 9:00 PM on the first Thursday of each month, The Denver HO Club features HO, HOn3 and electrics that represent Colorado rail history in miniature in the lower level of the museum.
During Summer time, June, July and August, we stay open an extra hour until 6:00 p.m.
Location
Located just east of Golden, the Colorado Railroad Museum is located only 12 miles west of downtown Denver off of I-70 exit 265 westbound or exit 266 eastbound.
17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403
For driving directions and a map, click here Google Maps
Contact Us
303-279-4591 or 800-365-6263
Fare Schedule
- Children (Under 2) Free
- Children (2 – 16) $5.00
- Adults $8.00
- Family (Two adults and children under 16) $18.00
- Seniors (Over 60) $7.00
Special Event Fare Schedules apply on steam-up dates. Click here for a full list of Special Events
- Children (Under 2) Free
- Children (2 – 16) $5.00
- Adults $12.00
- Family (Two adults and children under 16): $25.00
- Seniors (Over 60) $10.00
Museum Members - receive free admission
AAA Members - receive $1.00 off regular adult admission
Active Military Personnel - receive one free adult admission
Museum Members have free admission to regular and special events. Free admission does not apply to themed events such as Day Out With Thomas, and you’ll need to contact the Museum for additional information.
Members of the Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation (Museum members), Intermountain Chapter-National Railway Historical Society, Colorado Historical Society, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club, Denver HO Club and Denver Garden Railway Society have free admission by prior agreements. You’ll need to present your membership card to gain free admission, so have it handy.
Group Rates
Adult Groups
We offer a discount of 15% off regular admission prices for any adult tour group of 20 or more.
Children's Groups
$4.00 per child
Advanced reservations are required for children’s groups. Groups will have time to visit the Museum exhibits and grounds plus time for lunch in the picnic area if desired. A maximum of 60 children per group and all groups must be supervised at all times. We require one adult supervisor for every seven children (ages 10 and up) and one supervisor for every five children (under 10). Supervisors receive free Museum admission.
Head Start
Head Start groups pay only $.75 per person; no other discounts apply. The ratio of one adult for every four children is necessary for adequate supervision. The group total is not to exceed 60.
Disabled Groups
$1.00 per client, attendents are free.
Advance notice requested.
Tours Hosts
The Museum provides daily tours conducted by our tour hosts every morning and afternoon from May through September. Tour hosts also circulate through the Museum grounds during the day and are available to answer any questions relating to the Museum. its exhibits and equipment, or railroading in general.
Family or group tours may be scheduled in advance for specific dates and times throughout the year with enough notice. See one of our Gift Shop staff members or call 303-279-4591.
Picnic Areas
We have a large picnic area on the grounds and invite our guests to bring food and beverages to the Museum. But keep in mind we are an alcohol-free location.
Pets/Service Animals
Service animals are permitted throughout the Museum buildings and grounds.
