Tickets to the Polar Express at the Colorado Railroad Museum go on sale today. They will sell out quickly, so if you hope to go this year, buy your tickets as soon as you can.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns to the Colorado Railroad Museum in November and December 2026 for another season of unforgettable holiday magic! Experience a three-part theatrical extravaganza that combines live performance, immersive storytelling, and a journey aboard an authentic steam train.
Your evening begins in our dazzling, heated THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion, where you’ll enjoy holiday caroling, a lively performance of the “Hot Chocolate” song and dance—served with cocoa and cookies, of course!—and finally, a dramatic re-enactment of The Polar Express story. Next, step outdoors and gather around as Smokey and Steamer sing and dance “together” to prepare for the journey. Then, thrill to the arrival of the train and climb aboard vintage coaches pulled by an authentic, coal-fired steam locomotive for a ride to the North Pole. The night concludes with an opportunity for a personal visit with Santa himself, capping off an experience filled with wonder and Christmas spirit.
