Membership Levels and Benefits
The Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation (Colorado Railroad Museum) is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization recognized as one of the foremost independently-supported railroad museums in the United States. It has achieved this status in large part because of the enthusiasm and effort of thousands of individuals during the past 50 years. Please help us preserve Colorado's wonderful railroad history by participating in the following ways:
Annual membership comes with many benefits of year-round access to the artifacts, exhibits, special events and “steam up” days that have made the Colorado Railroad Museum a favorite destination of families and rail fans for 50 years.
—General Member Benefits—
Free general admission according to your Member level
Free admission to Museum events such as the Bunny Express Train
and Santa Express Train
Discount and advance ticket purchase on featuring popular
railroad characters and stories
Discount on Seminar series that explore railroad history
Subscription to the Iron Horse News magazine
10% discount on purchases in the Depot General Store
Invitations to Members Only opportunities
Family • Special 50th Anniversary Membership • $50 Annually
All of the above Member benefits plus:
Free general admission to the Museum for 2 adults and
your children or grandchildren under age 16
Family Premium • $80 Annually
All of the above Member benefits plus:
Free general admission to the Museum for 2 adults
and up to 5 more individuals (7 total guests)
Two general admission guest passes
10% discount on Red Caboose party rental
Individual • $30 Annually
All of the above Member benefits plus:
Free general admission to the Museum for 1 individual
For junior rail fans, the Pee Wee Club offers a special fare and age-appropriate opportunities.
Pee Wee Club • $10 Annually
A special package of benefits including:
Free general admission to the Museum for 1 child age 2-12
10% discount on admission for family members
Invitations to exclusive Pee Wee Club events
10% discount on purchases in the Depot General Store
—Sustaining Member Benefits—
Beyond your personal enjoyment and learning at the Museum, your generosity as a Sustaining Member helps preserve our railroad history. We’re proud that the Colorado Railroad Museum is recognized as one of the foremost independently supported railroad museums in the United States, thanks in large part to the enthusiasm and effort of thousands of rail fans.
Patron • $250 Annually
All General Member benefits plus:
Free general admission to the Museum for 2 adults
and up to 5 more individuals (7 total guests)
Six general admission guest passes
Free passes for Seminar series
10% discount on Red Caboose party rental
Life Member • $1000 Single Gift
All General Member benefits plus:
Free lifetime general admission to the Museum for 1 individual
One 4”x8” personalized memorial brick in the
Robert W. Richardson Library garden
Free passes for Seminar series
10% discount on Red Caboose party rental
15% discount on purchases in the Depot General Store
$500 of Life Member fare is placed in the Museum’s endowment fund
General admission does not include admission to Theme events.
Membership Tax Deductibility
Founded in 1959, the Colorado Railroad Museum (Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation) is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The tax-deductible amount of your membership will be indicated on your receipt.
