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!
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.
Have a great holiday!
December 14th and December 15th at 1 pm
Celebrate the holidays with a proper British Afternoon Tea in a unique setting among a plethora of vintage transportation
& holiday decor!
We have sold out. Thank you!
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.
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:
For questions and how to contribute, contact our
Our 15 month pinup girlfriends calendar is out! Don't miss the chance to get your copy today! Click here to order.
Click the links to download our coloring book and word search!
Coloring Book
Train word search
Automotive word search
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
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
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.
The Timme Motorcycle Collection
Come and see some incredible vintage Indian, Honda & other rare motorcycles! *Exhibits subject to change without notice*
Visit our Gallery
Make sure to visit our gallery. Our gallery features various die-cast models, art, and other artifacts related to transportation.
"Go Swift-Go Safe-Go Saab!"
October 31st - February 3rd
*Exhibits subject to change without notice.*
Thursday-Monday 10am 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*
We are closed the following holidays:
New Years Eve
New Years Day
Easter
Independence Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve and Day
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.
