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Experience Transportation History!

Experience Transportation History!

Experience Transportation History!

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We will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024 due to weather.

We will be closed Saturday, March 23, 2024 for private event.

The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 800 artifacts relating to historical transportation. It began 67 years ago with a single 1921 Kissel, but soon expanded to include vehicles of all kinds. Today it includes not just vehicles, but also buggies, motorcycles, steam locomotives, aircraft, carriages, rail equipment, fire apparatus, public transportation, sleighs, bicycles, toys & diecast models, vintage apparel and much, much more!

Our collection highlights include: Union Pacific 'Big Boy' Steam Locomotive #4005, Amelia Earhart's 1923 Kissel 'Gold Bug',  Forney Locomotive, Colorado & Southern Caboose, 1923 Hispano-Suiza, 1913-53 Indian Motocycle Collection, Denver & Rio Grande Dining Car,  Stutz Fire Engine, 1888 Denver Cable Car, 1923 Case Steam Tractor, 1817 Draisenne Bicycle, 500 Piece Matchbox Collection, and more! 

Our Mission

The Forney Museum of Transportation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which exists to collect, preserve, and exhibit items of artistic, historical and technological interest relating to transportation for the purposes of education and personal enrichment.

Forney Museum Hours:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Monday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Closed: Tuesdays & Wednesdays

  • We look forward to your visit!
  • Tickets are available at the door.
  • No bags or purses will be allowed. This includes backpacks and purses, Lockers are available.
    Admission Rates:
  • Adults.........................$17.00
  • Seniors(65+)..........$14.00
  • Children(3-12)......$9.00
  • Children under 3......Free


Forney Bike Drive

Annual Bike Drive

In an effort to improve equity in cycling and transportation, the Annual Bike Giveaway event gives bikes, helmets, locks and accessories to adults and children in need. In August 2021, our partners got together at the Valdez-Perry Branch Library to generate interest and share resources with the community on bike repair, bike paths, local bike libraries and more! Thanks to supporters and partners, we gave away a total of 83 bikes and fixed up 10 bikes for community members at the annual event. To keep this initiative going, the Forney is continuing to accept donations all year round.

This year event will be held at Swansa Elementary on June 24th at 2 pm.

    What We Need
  • We are accepting stable bicycles in riding condition.
  • Functional bike locks
  • Helmets, no older than 3 years
  • Bike repair kits
  • Elbow and knee pads

We are looking for volunteers and sponsors to help grow this event to serve more Denver communities.
Join the Cause!
Special thank you to our collaborators:

Second Chance Bikes   
Denver   
RiNoVELO    Bikes Together
Focus Points

For questions and how to contribute, contact our

2025/26 Pinup Girlfriends Calendar

2025-2026 15 Month Calendar

Our 15 month pinup girlfriends calendar is out! Don't miss the chance to get your copy today! Click here to order.


Forney Gift Card

Forney Museum Gift Cards

Forney Museum gift cards are here! Available in person or online here.


Newsletter

Newsletter

Our March newsletter is out! Click here.
You can find previous issues of our newsletters here.

For the Kids

Click the links to download our coloring book and word search!
Coloring Book
Train word search
Automotive word search


Denver Public Library Museum and Culture Pass Program

We are now part of the Denver Public Library
Museum and Culture Pass program! Follow the link for more information and to check out a Culture Pass to the Forney Museum and other fun organizations.
Denver Library Museum and Culture Pass

Arapahoe Libraries Exploration Pass

We are now part of the Arapahoe Libraries Exploration Pass program! Follow the link for more information and to check out a Culture Pass to the Forney Museum and other fun organizations.
Arapahoe Libraries Exploration Pass


Moffet Modlers

Moffat Modelers Railroad Group

They have been constructing and operating a 20’ x 100’ fixed layout model railroad system in 1:160 (N Scale) which models the former Denver and Rio Grande Western, now Union Pacific railroad line between Downtown Denver and the Moffat Tunnel, aptly named the Moffat Route.
Open every 2nd and 4th Saturday.
*Schedule is subject to change.

Motorcycles

The Timme Motorcycle Collection

Come and see some incredible vintage Indian, Honda & other rare motorcycles! *Exhibits subject to change without notice*

Gallery

Visit our Gallery

Make sure to visit our gallery. Our gallery features various die-cast models, art, and other artifacts related to transportation.

Current Exhibit

Hurrah for the Red, White & Buick!

Hurrah for the Red, White & Buick!
February 1st - April 29th

*Exhibits subject to change without notice.*


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Hours and Admission

Thursday-Saturday 10am to 5pm
Monday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 12pm to 5pm
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Admission Rates:
Adults.....................$17.00
Seniors(65+)..........$14.00
Children(3-12).......$9.00
Children under 3....Free

*Museum Parking is Free*
*Event parking may vary*

Holiday Closures

We are closed the following holidays:

New Years Eve
New Years Day
Easter
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve and Day

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Please note: We do not allow bags into our exhibit space.
That includes: Purses, Backpacks, Diaper bags, etc.

Our campus is a Smoking, Drug & Weapon free zone. Thank you.