Golden, CO venue guide
Plan your visit to Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, CO with entrance, accessibility, transit, parking, dining, and upcoming event details.
Bag policy
Official Plan Your Visit / Accessibility pages do not publish a concert-style bag size rule. Day Out With Thomas FAQ notes no locker/storage facilities and allows pre-packed picnic lunches (no alcohol; no onsite cooking). Confirm any bag/security rules for ticketed special events with the Museum (info@crrm.org / 800-365-6263).
Entrances
17155 W. 44th Ave, Golden. From I-70 exit 265 to Hwy 58 west to McIntyre, north to W. 44th, museum on right after Salvia — enter Lot A (overflow Lot B across street). Main Museum entrance not power-assisted. Hours Tue-Sun 9-5 (closed Mondays). Buy tickets online in advance especially for special events (2026 in-person special-event surcharge noted).
Upcoming events
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Venue essentials
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Official Plan Your Visit / Accessibility pages do not publish a concert-style bag size rule. Day Out With Thomas FAQ notes no locker/storage facilities and allows pre-packed picnic lunches (no alcohol; no onsite cooking). Confirm any bag/security rules for ticketed special events with the Museum (info@crrm.org / 800-365-6263).
Verified Sep 14, 2026Colorado Railroad Museum — Plan Your Visit / Day Out With Thomas FAQ
Verified Sep 14, 2026Colorado Railroad Museum — Location / Plan Your Visit
Paved walkways/ramps to Main Depot, Library Archives, Roundhouse. Accessible restrooms in Library plus new east-side facilities. Most ride ops chair-lift accessible (Galloping Goose not wheelchair accessible). No elevator to Upper/Lower Galleries in Main Depot. Motorized wheelchairs welcome; museum does not loan/rent wheelchairs. Email info@crrm.org or call 303-279-4591 / 800-365-6263.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO, 80403
Official Location page focuses on driving from Denver via I-70/Hwy 58 and does not name RTD routes or stops for the Museum. Confirm transit/rideshare to 17155 W. 44th Ave, Golden before travel.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Day Out With Thomas FAQ: guests may bring pre-packed picnic lunch (shared unreserved tables); no alcohol; no onsite cooking; food/drinks also available for purchase during that event. Permanent cafe not advertised as a daily amenity on general Plan Your Visit — confirm day-of offerings with Museum for non-event visits.
Verified Sep 14, 2026Colorado Railroad Museum — Day Out With Thomas FAQ
Accessible restrooms in the Museum Library building and newer accessible restroom facilities on the east side of the property. Event FAQ also notes accessible portolets during large events.
Verified Sep 14, 2026Colorado Railroad Museum — Accessibility
Depot Store in the Museum Depot; special-event merchandise tents (e.g., Day Out With Thomas) may operate separately. Members receive Depot Store discount on regular merchandise.
Verified Sep 14, 2026Colorado Railroad Museum — Day Out With Thomas FAQ
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