The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 600 artifacts relating to historical transportation. It began 60 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!
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.We ask people to practice social distancing - staying at least six feet away from visitors not in your party.
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.We ask people to practice social distancing - staying at least six feet away from visitors not in your party.
Services
The Forney Museum's Adopt-An-Artifact program allows you to choose from the artifacts shown below and get special benefits such as private museum tours and personalized photos. Adoptions start at ONLY $100 per year. These make great gifts for transportation and history buffs and car enthusiasts alike!
For all of our bookworms out there, see about joining our book club, co-hosted with Ax and Allies. We have a group called Speed Reading on Goodreads. Anyone, local or non-local may join the platform and participate in discussions about the material we read. For details and to RSVP to club meetings and events, check out the link here for more information.
A virtual tour highlighting artifacts in our collection in tandem with transportation history in the United States. Guided tours enhance any group experience. Tours are conducted by our knowledgeable staff and allow groups to learn more about the history of our museum, artifacts in our collection, and the evolution of transportation.
Align your business with a treasured museum which has inspired over 1.5 million visitors with transportation history. Choose your favorite vehicle to sponsor and get special benefits like photo shoots and up-close looks. Prices start at $100! Sponsor a rotating exhibit and have your brand attached to some of the most special vehicles on display.
The Forney Museum of Transportation provide event and meeting rental space for all types of events- birthday parties, graduations, galas, fundraisers, nonprofit events, wedding receptions, corporate events, seminars, trainings, and more! Located just 5 minutes from the heart of Downtown Denver, the Forney Museum event venue in Denver provides your guests with a unique and memorable experience.
Reviews (16)
Matt S.
Nov 18, 2021
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If you're a car buff (particularly classic cars) you definitely shouldn't miss this museum! I can't believe this hasn't been reviewed more, however the high reviews should tell you everything you need to know. The car collection is absolutely awesome (they have Amelia Earhart's car) but it's so much more than just a car museum. Living up to its name, they have some awesome locomotives/trains that are incredibly well preserved. They also offer exhibits with bicycles, motorcycles, and coaches, too! This is a fantastic place for kids and families, but I had a blast just
Barnaby M.
Jul 29, 2021
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Karen S.
Mar 11, 2021
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My husband and son are huge train enthusiasts and I'm a history buff. We've visited the Forney Museum quite a few times over the years and we always have fun. They have a fascinating collection of trains, antique cars, and other vehicles and machines. Their display includes the retired Union Pacific "Big Boy" steam locomotive; the largest ever built. Wandering around the museum is a great way to spend an afternoon for tourists and locals alike. These places cost a lot to operate, so please support this local attraction!
Bill T.
Dec 04, 2019
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Put this on your "to do" list for Denver! Located in an out of the way spot, a little off the beaten path, this is a terrific place staffed by wonderful people who really love what they do. If you're a transportation nerd, plan on spending a few hours here.
Whenever I visit a big city, I see if they have a transportation museum and was thrilled to find this one in Denver. Riding the light rail from Union Station, we got off at the 38th/Blake stop and walked about 10 minutes to the museum.
At $12 for adults, it's a bargain. The front has a gift shop and a room with
Whenever I visit a big city, I see if they have a transportation museum and was thrilled to find this one in Denver. Riding the light rail from Union Station, we got off at the 38th/Blake stop and walked about 10 minutes to the museum.
At $12 for adults, it's a bargain. The front has a gift shop and a room with
Christie B.
Oct 28, 2019
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Elise C.
Oct 27, 2019
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This place has SO much stuff and on such a HUGE scale! I mean, where else can you see a full-size train engine, let alone a few of them? I have never seen anything like this and I loved getting the chance to imagine what travel and transport were like in previous eras.
This is definitely worth the stop. Check it out while you're in town, and you won't regret it!
This is definitely worth the stop. Check it out while you're in town, and you won't regret it!
Mike K.
Aug 10, 2019
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This is a wonderful place for automobile and train buffs. The Big Boy locomotive is impressive and BIG. I enjoyed viewing the trains from track level but really enjoyed the platform viewing. The size of the trains is overwhelming.
Automobiles that you grew up with (80's cars were on display during our visit) are such a joy to see again, especially when they are in excellent condition. Of interest to me were the Kissel (no relation, unfortunately) cars, especially Amelia Earhart's Gold Bug. It always amazes me that you can stand so close to vehicles and view them from every possible
Automobiles that you grew up with (80's cars were on display during our visit) are such a joy to see again, especially when they are in excellent condition. Of interest to me were the Kissel (no relation, unfortunately) cars, especially Amelia Earhart's Gold Bug. It always amazes me that you can stand so close to vehicles and view them from every possible
Megan P.
Aug 07, 2019
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Christian B.
Nov 05, 2018
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Whether you're into old cars, trains, planes, motorcycles or bicycles, this place is for you! Many of the vintage items either belong too or are on loan to the museum by a private owner. By each item displayed is a detailed description and history, which I found to be useful in explaining why the item is in the museum. Many of the cars and other museum items are for display only but there are are few items, such as the trains that can be interacted with. One of my favorite areas of the museum is " Biking through History " they have a large room with bikes from the early 1800&apos
Kathy F.
Sep 02, 2018
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Don M.
Aug 24, 2018
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Tour-de-force of transportation! Great if you're interested in automobiles, motorcycles, trains, and other modes of transport (whether old bicycles tractors, or small planes/copters). The Forney has a huge collection that it rotates every three months w/ different themes (American Cars of the 70s, camping vehicles, and so forth).
The exhibits encompass cars through the late 1800's to mid 1900s, amazing trains, and an extensive collection of classic motorcycles - from such well known makes as Indian and Honda to bikes from companies long gone and unknown today).
The collection houses
The exhibits encompass cars through the late 1800's to mid 1900s, amazing trains, and an extensive collection of classic motorcycles - from such well known makes as Indian and Honda to bikes from companies long gone and unknown today).
The collection houses
Tana P.
Jun 08, 2018
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Neat little place nestled in over near National Western Complex in Denver. They have some pretty neat items that we've not seen at other museums, including Big Boy, which we were there to see. Automobiles are the vast majority of the museum (very few planes). Pretty cool flow though, as the museum starts with very early transportation and moves through the ages. The children enjoyed it, but have a shorter than adult attention span and were bored about half way through.
TIP: Don't miss the little train table in the gift shop. For a quarter, the kids can drive their own train.
TIP: Don't miss the little train table in the gift shop. For a quarter, the kids can drive their own train.
Darrell L.
Apr 12, 2018
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Heather T.
Aug 05, 2017
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Our nephew came to stay with us last weekend. Being 11, we wanted something fun to do and I found this museum through Yelp.
Not only does this museum have gorgeous vintage cars, trains, motorcycles and bicycles, it also has funky weird wax mannequins from an old wax museum that was incorporated into the cars. There is nothing creepier yet amazing than seeing a wax doll girl holding a stuffed bear staring at you from a train window. Our nephew and I wonder if the mannequins come to life at night a la night at the museum.
Overall we all very much enjoyed this museum and it is very well done.
Not only does this museum have gorgeous vintage cars, trains, motorcycles and bicycles, it also has funky weird wax mannequins from an old wax museum that was incorporated into the cars. There is nothing creepier yet amazing than seeing a wax doll girl holding a stuffed bear staring at you from a train window. Our nephew and I wonder if the mannequins come to life at night a la night at the museum.
Overall we all very much enjoyed this museum and it is very well done.
Michele M.
Jun 18, 2017
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Let me start off by saying I did really enjoy my time here and I would recommend this to people who enjoy cars. I wish Yelp had 1/2 stars because I would give this 3 1/2. First the not so great: ladies they will not let you take your purse inside. What?? They make you put it in a locker. My purse is pretty small and there was no explaination for this. I found it a little off putting but not that big of a deal. There is absolutely no touching anything anywhere minus one car you can get into. And just in case you may forget that you can touch anything they have it plastered just about everywhere
Alice Q.
May 11, 2017
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I'm a time traveler, a brilliant historian and a student all at the same time at the Forney Museum of Transportation. The timeline of inventions on vehicles; man-made were mostly late 1800's to literally early 90's. A whole century and room for more! You can expect about 5 good hours here, if you actually take the time to enjoy the sections, the descriptions and the details of all vehicles. The exhibits change very few months or so. We were lucky to explore the 1930's Rolls-Royce exhibition that'll be taken off in late May. I'm so overjoyed because I think this is
