Forney Museum of Transportation

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Forney Museum of Transportation

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4303 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216

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A Cross-Country Car Excursion

"Growing from a private car collection to the eclectic vehicle collection that exists today, the Forney Transportation Museum in Denver, Colorado, contains such oddities as Amelia Earhart’s car, a bashed up Herbie the Love Bug, and one of the world’s largest steam locomotives, all brought to “life” by aging, dead-eyed mannequins. J.D. Forney, founder of Forney Industries, began his vehicle collection in 1961 after his wife and children gifted him an antique car like the one he had wooed his wife in. Starting with this single car, Forney began to expand, taking in not just unique cars, but strange vehicles of all kinds, adopting the slogan, “Anything on Wheels.” Following this ethos, the collection came into possession of famous cars like Amelia Earhart’s old roadster, the “Gold Bug,” and a version of Herbie the Love Bug that was beat up from filming; strange custom cars with eight wheels and small plastic autos that rolled on just three; weird antique vehicles such as an old medicine show stagecoach and a steam-powered tractor; and maybe most imposing of all, a Union Pacific “Big Boy” steam locomotive, one of the largest ‘engines’ of its kind ever produced (there were only 25 of them ever made). To fill out the refurbished vehicles, a handful of mannequins were placed behind the wheel or nearby as though admiring the vehicles with their unblinking gaze. Strangely, the original Forney museum location featured a whole exhibit on famed Colorado cannibal Alfred Packer, although this was rightfully mothballed when the museum moved to its current location. Today the museum still presents one of the most unique vehicle collections anywhere in America, and arguably the world, with over 600 pieces currently in the collection. However, as the collection of odd conveyances continues to grow and change, the mannequins that live in the museum do not, although at this point their strangeness fits right in." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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10 Best Museums in Denver | Condé Nast Traveler

"Art snobs may want to look elsewhere, but the Forney Museum will appeal to nearly everyone else (we swear!). In the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood of RiNo is this collection of more than 600 buggies, motorcycles, steam locomotives, airplanes, fire trucks, bicycles, and cars. Keep an eye out for Amelia Earhart’s yellow buggy, an 1888 Denver cable car, and a bicycle from 1817." - Megan Barber

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Ashley Irvin

Google
This place was so much fun to visit. They have a great collection of different type of transportation vehicles from cars, airplanes , and motorcycles. It was definitely fun for the whole family.And we really enjoyed it. The gift shop is awesome, and the employees were super helpful and nice.

Samantha Warner

Google
This place has some of the most amazing cars I’ve ever seen. They also have one of 8 of the largest steam locomotives ever built. I had full body chills the entire walk through. I highly recommend this place if you have any time to spare on a tripe or especially if you’re local.

Randy Sloman

Google
I remember going to the old location where the big REI is off I-25 when I was quite a bit younger. This location is quite a bit smaller but better curated and maintained. Very friendly staff and great displays. Not a railroad person but I very much enjoyed the big boy train and the video alongside that shows how a steam engine actually works. Spent more than 4 hours in there and can't wait to go back. A definite must-see even if you just feel like walking around for an hour or so

Pi Kositphon

Google
Get a free access today due to the Memorial day. But I wouldn't mind paying $16 for the fee. A lot of cars, traina that you can walk through, and the model train is so impressive! Don't miss it. I would recommend to visit here if you have 1 -1.30 hr.

Jonah Grahn

Google
One of the most unique transportation museums I’ve been to! Planes, tractors, bike, motorcycles, cars, trains… there’s a lot to take in but everything was laid out well and very clean. It was definitely the highlight of my trip!

Starlene

Google
The Forney Museum is for adults and kids of all ages. There is free parking in front of their building, and there are stairs and a ramp for entering this amazing, clean building. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The exhibits have descriptions of most vehicles. I would recommend stopping in if you like trains, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. I will revisit when I go back to Denver. This is a neat place!

Drew DiGiorgio

Google
Not just a car museum, but an interactive transportation experience. Your walk through old train cars, kids can build models, and operate a huge N scale train set. The cars are great too.

Robert M Ditto

Google
An AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! You can casually walk around and view all of the vehicles on display, read the plaque of noted information and old ephemera for those vehicles. The Big Boy 4005 steam locomotive is an INCREDIBLE piece of train history right there on display.

Ron W.

Yelp
The Forney Museum of Transportation is an amazing collection of automobiles, motorcycles, train artifacts, and any other means of transportation that you can imagine. It includes Amelia Earhart's Kissel Gold Bug roadster and one of the few surviving "Big Boy" locomotives. The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and love to answer questions about any of the artifacts. The museum hosts a special exhibit that changes every three months, so there's something new to see every time you visit. I encourage my friends and relatives to visit when they're in town, and I hope you'll do the same.
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Bruce K.

Yelp
I've been to a few dozen transportation museums across the US and elsewhere (my collection Transportation Museums: https://www.yelp.com/collection/0cY-NQxr4PY3Wntj3uA-xw). This one is definitely one of the most interesting and most varied. Trains and cars and motorcycles and even bicycles. This is a two or three hour museum at a minimum! All sorts of great things to see! 1928 Oakland Sport Roadster, 1918 Buick Series E Model 45, 1908 Sears Motor Buggy, 1950 Jaguar Mark V Drophead Coupe, 1925 White Model 15-45, 1909 International Harvester Company. There is a huge bay of motorcycles that was nicely laid out. I'm not a motorcycle fan but I recognized the Triumphs and Indians and Hondas. Another big display of fire trucks, some modern, some classic, all very cool. The trains were quite cool and some of them could be walked through. Great to get close to these monster machines. [Review 18987 overall - 87 in Colorado - 2511 of 2022.]
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Courtney K.

Yelp
Bottom Line: A large warehouse like building filled with a variety of artifacts related to transportation. Admittedly I went to the Forney Museum of Transportation to see the Union Pacific x4005 Big Boy locomotive on display but this museum is packed with bikes, motorcycles, cars and even a bumper car. I wasn't sure if I should carve out time during my quick stay in Denver to visit the Forney but after watching their videos on YouTube I decided I needed to see it in person. Something that is very impressive about the collection is that a lot of it is privately owned and generously on loan. I've never seen so many gorgeously restored and colorful cars in one place. As a train fan I spent about half my time at the museum checking out the locomotives and rolling stock. This was my fist time seeing a Big Boy locomotive in person and it sure was impressive! I loved that I had to walk past it for a long time because its so long. Very cool. Also related to railroads I liked the variety of railroad china displayed and the maintenance-of-way exhibit. Other fun things were the purple Cadillac, yellow Hispano Suiza H6A, the 7-Up Mustang 5.0, the tandem bicycle built for four (three too many in my opinion!) and the Elitch bumper car. We did a quick pass through the museum before leaving where I got some cool playing cards with pictures of North American locomotives on them. I'm already looking forward to playing solitaire and nerding out with those cards. The gentlemen working the desk when we left was friendly. There was plenty of parking in Forney's private lot which was appreciated. I have to say that something that was a first for me was that they don't allow bags in the museum and that even included my little wristlet. I can't recall any other museum where bags weren't allowed but I'm sure they have their reasons. Anyway, they provide lockers (more like vertical filing cabinets with a key) so I stuffed my valuables in my pockets and left my wristlet in the locker. Overall, this is a really impressive museum and I glad I got to visit.
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Jose H.

Yelp
The Transportation museum is one of the cool things left in Denver. There's such a passion and love for what they're doing here. They really seem to take care of everything here giving little stories and having mini ads of the cars. They even add fun little details like how much the car would cost today with inflation adjustment. Not to mention there's also a giant train which was really cool for an extra detail. I get the idea of the name but they should really focus on cars / Bikes and just move the train out. It takes up a lot of space where we could maybe add a bit more things. There's even a little coloring area for kids to spend time! There's a gallery in the back with toy car collections which is honestly such a cute little detail. Their gift shop definitely need work as it's mostly just reselling stuff and not enough toy cars to capitalize on kids who might wanna take one home. They could also maybe sell prints of the ads or pictures of the cars they have to help sell more. Over all this place was a really nice surprise and interesting even for non car fans. Forney's Museum of Transportation is definitely for me! (of transportation)
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David G.

Yelp
I felt a little like Sheldon Cooper visiting the Forney Museum of Transportation... Really cool trains that helped shape America. You can truly appreciate the grit the men that ran these beasts must have had. Cool and eclectic car and motorcycle collections. Not a deep nor unique collection but some nice cars. Cool Caddys, nice Hispano Suiza, Olds, Studebaker and one of a kinds. Worth 2-3 hours of your time.
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The Critical J.

Yelp
this is by far the best transportation museum I've ever seen. They have freight trains, bicycles, motorcycles, and all kinds of street vehicles. Staff is friendly and the price is cheap
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Chris H.

Yelp
A Truly impressive Museum. Be prepared to spend at least an hour if not more, depending on your level of car interest. There's probably at least 150 automobiles. Plus at least 6 trains, a couple of planes, 50ish motorcycles, and buggies. At $15 it is worth the money to visit. Óverall an easy 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely, there's so much to see that you could easily miss things. On a side note: They have Amelia Earhart's car. Very cool.
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Sara N.

Yelp
We had a blast here, well at least the majority. It's a neat museum tucked back near the coliseum and the price isn't too expensive. My younger one was bored because it's not particularly engaging. The adults all loved it to include my uncle who was visiting from out of state . He was giving my younger one quarters so she could keep the model train running. He loves trains and loved seeing the big boy in person because of the pictures I sent last summer when a different one passes through Denver. I found some of the displays both neat and questionable. Like the 90's caddy on display. I didn't understand why it was there. There is a substantial collection of motorcycles as well. All in all, it was worth it. Look for the Burma Shave signs.
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Michael B.

Yelp
Great museum for gearheads or if you're just interested in diverse forms of motorized transportation from the last 150 years. Highlights for us were the Big Boy 4005 locomotive, an example of the largest steam locomotives produced, and Amelia Earhart's "gold bug" car. This museum has lots of great examples from the early years of automobile manufacturing, a collection of fire engines, lots of motorcycles, and some interesting oddball cars and trucks. This museum is more for visitors who are already interested in this kind of thing than for newbies who might develop an interest. There are no explanatory videos, audio guides, docent tours, or interactive exhibit components, and the signage gives minimal explanations and history. I think most children would find a visit more tedious than exciting, but good for adults.
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Kara H.

Yelp
This is such an interesting museum! Tons of motorcycles, bikes, cars, and trains, even a couple of planes! Don't miss Amelia Earhart's yellow peril (called that by her friends because her driving was so bad), an experimental car/plane/boat, and a restored train car and dining car. Really enjoyed learning so much about the history of transportation. If you like reading the signs, you will probably spend at least 2-3 hours. If you are a local and have a Denver public library card, they are offering free tickets to many of the museums in town, including this one.
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Werner W.

Yelp
This place was worth the visit. Easy to reach from I70 and free parking (a treat in Denver). Guy working the reception desk was nice. I think it was a little weird to have to be buzzed into the museum section, but I'm sure they have their reasons. To be honest, I am not a car guy, I did however enjoy looking at the cars and seeing how we once conquered the road. There are some beautiful cars on display, motorcycles, bicycles. The locomotives on display are massive. I wish however there would be a way to walk through the trains. Looks like that may have been possible pre-COVID, or maybe just on a tour. If you read the plaques by each car you can probably spend a few hours there. If you are a member of the Denver Public Library you can get a pass for free admission, but adult tickets are only $15. Worth a visit!
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Matt S.

Yelp
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 walking around and learning about the evolution of transportation in general. They even have an old trolley car! Lastly, their Matchbox car collection is incredibly impressive located just off the gift shop so be sure not to miss that on the way out.

Dorothy S.

Yelp
Very nice variety of cars and bikes, if you a collector or an admirer of all thing vintage this is a CO must see
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Chris O.

Yelp
Awesome!!! Lots of things to look at.. The trains are huge!! Some you can climb up on to peel inside.. but walking up and down the sides to see the 26" wheels.. plumbing and what it took to power the "big boy".. and the overall weight!! Crazy!! The
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Bill T.

Yelp
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 hundreds of models, miniatures, etc. I loved the huge variety of things they had and am very thankful to the collectors who generously lent or donated to the museum. In the main room, there are plenty of cars, bikes, motorcycles and trains. They have a wonderful Jaguar exhibit with models spanning decades. Some truly unique and beautiful machines. The highlight of the trains had to be the Big Boy engine. Most people know the N&W 611 is my favorite steam engine but the Big Boy 4005, even with its tragic history, is amazing as well. What I really enjoyed also was seeing the families with kids exploring the museum. The kids seemed to be really engaged and were fascinated by everything. It's nice to see people put down their phones for five minutes and look at things in real life! Will definitely come back here next time I'm in Denver.
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Barb N.

Yelp
Fascinating museum of cars, trains, bicycles and a few aircraft. The current Cars of the 1940's exhibit is great! Easy to spend a few hours here.
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Karen S.

Yelp
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!

Mary C.

Yelp
Nice collection of vehicles! Worth a visit if this is your type of thing. They will ask you to put your purses or backpacks in a locker drawer (you'll get a key) since bags are not allowed in the museum. Signage out front could be overlooked if you're not familiar with the area.
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Christie B.

Yelp
I was so surprised at how much I enjoyed this museum. There are so many beautiful vintage cars to see; also included are bicycles, motorcycles, trains and airplanes. Plan on staying a couple of hours. It's self guided and you will want to have plenty of time to read all the interesting facts.
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Barnaby M.

Yelp
Fantastic museum! A perfect choice for a rainy, hot or snowy day in Denver. Well worth the admission price. Incredible pieces. Huge amount of historical modes of transportation!
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Heather T.

Yelp
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. Highly recommended.
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David R.

Yelp
This place has so much history! There are trains, planes, and automobiles, plus motorcycles, bicycles, and miniatures. It's an awesome and inspiring stop!

Lolo M.

Yelp
There were many very interesting cars on display, and we took lots of pictures. The museum was clean and well maintained. We didn't, however, like being treated like thieves when we were forced to lock up my small little purse in their lockers. What would I steal? What is small enough to fit in my purse that wouldn't have fit in my pocket if I wanted to steal something. To be told no purses or backpacks were allowed was off putting to say the least. There has got to be a kinder way to treat people.
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Elise C.

Yelp
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!
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Jacob A.

Yelp
There is so much cool stuff to see here. Enjoyed all the history. Definitely a museum worth checking out if you're in town. Took a couple hours if you want to read all the info.
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Alice Q.

Yelp
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 open for being an awesome leisure and project to complete on "lists of things to see." Otherwise, admission fees are fair: ADULTS (13-64) $11, SENIORS (65+) $9.00, CHILD (3-12) $5, CHILDREN UNDER 3= FREE. You can expect to experience even more than just trains and cars... but a exhibit of Indian Chief Motorcycle Lines, Illinois Trains, Brantley Airplanes, even carriages for children and bicycles!! I think the waxed dummies were very creepy at first, but they actually were wonderfully dressed and very cool, considering they were based on passed people such as Thomas Edison for example. I think this place is awesome. Jefferey Warren, our clerk who issued us our tickets and locker key, was incredibly helpful and very accommodating. Thanks again. I love their prices of their gift shop. It's fairly priced from 25 cents - $50.00
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Michele M.

Yelp
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...repeatedly. Now I understand they cannot let people just run amuck touching everything, that would just be silly but a few more interactive items would be nice. Now the good: While this is not the largest museum they have a pretty good selection of vehicles and they are BEAUTIFUL!! My man is a car guy and there were quite a few he had never even heard of. You can wander around at your own pace and take as many photos as you would like. There are postings about each car that tells a little history. They have coaches, cars, motorcycles, trains, bicycles and airplanes. Overall I really enjoyed it.
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Mike K.

Yelp
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 angle. The museum is located away from the street in an industrial neighborhood that your Uber driver has never visited. $10 senior admission is well worth the price.
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Megan P.

Yelp
This place is really cool!! They have cars from the early 1900's-1980's. They trains are cool too, especially the luxury one, I could just Imagine the wealthy in them back. This was definitely worth the $10 or $12 that I paid to get in. I would suggest anyone go check this out.
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Christian B.

Yelp
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's through the 1970's. Its interesting to see how the styles and mechanical aspects have changed throughout the years. They even have a tribute to Wilbur and Orville Wright who once sold and repaired bicycles before using bike parts to build the first "flying machine". This is an trip through history of transportation and something that everybody of all ages will enjoy.
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Richard E.

Yelp
I am history fan so it was so interesting for me. The museum gave me an opportunity to travel back in time when represented cars were a piece of art. I saw a great collection of vehicles from motorcycles to cars, trucks and even locomotive trains! I will definitely go back here again and I will take my nephew with me. Hope, he will have a great time as well
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Aly V.

Yelp
I was looking for some good social distancing fun and came across the forney museum of transportation. My husband and I really enjoyed the walk through time. They have a great collection with everything from train cars, carriages, Indian motorcycles and the car from dukes of hazard. There is a great mix of real and replica old cars from movies and tv shows. I would come back with children or adults anytime. The place is run by very thoughtful and helpful staff. It's a true gem. Parking is very easy, they have a large lot.
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Kathy F.

Yelp
It was cool. It was a last minute stop. I'm was not disappointed, I'm glad we didn't miss it. A lot of cool cars, trains and even planes.
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Tana P.

Yelp
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. Pretty neat for adults and kids alike.
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Don M.

Yelp
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 Amelia Earhart's Kissel (her car, not her plane) and Big Boy locomotive -as well as a host of quirky (the Messerschmidt, among others) and works-of-art autos (the 1937 Cord 4-Door, et al).
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Darrell L.

Yelp
Pretty cool place. If you like old cars, trains, and motorcycles this place is worth checking out. We went on a Wednesday morning do it wasn't busy at all. It was $22 for 2 adults to get in. Worth the price. Saw some really old and some unique cars.
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Cherie C.

Yelp
Attention natives: this is the same museum that was once housed in the tramway building (now REI) at Confluence Park. My bf had lamented this museum's "closure" and cursed REI for making it go away. He'd loved visiting as a boy and missed the big trains and strange museum artifacts. Little did he know, the collection had simply moved (though to less attractive digs). We re-discovered it when we attended the stock show and saw the new(ish) Forney Museum location next to the coliseum. Mr. Forney collected cars, often accepting them as barter at his business. Mrs. Forney collected period clothing. Eventually, the family decided to share their collections with the world by opening the museum. Along the way, they acquired an old wax museum and incorporated historical figures carved in wax into their collection. Thus, this at -imes-oddball exhibit was born. The collection is not comprehensive, nor does it focus on one period of transportation history. It's simply a private collectors stuff now on display. But it's still pretty interesting. I loved the bicycle collection, though I'd have preferred a bit more historical information and background. Some items aren't even labeled. And the Wright brothers in wax freaked me out a bit. The old cable car was very cool, as were the other train/locomotive artifacts. We spent a few hours in the museum and had a great time. I even learned a bit about Denver history. Warning: if your kids love trains and cars, they'll like to see this stuff. But much of it is 'hands off' even though there's nothing more than a plastic chain to keep them from getting into the exhibit. So make sure they understand and can handle those rules--in most cases it's for their own safety and to preserve the artifacts. There's a gallery, though, with toy trains and other hands-on games for kids, and there are a few things (the trolley and a Model T) that they can actually touch. And they can have a birthday party in the trolley!
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Nadine S.

Yelp
This was a cool museum if you are into transportation. It's kinda tucked away and easy to miss but a great find. They had some awesome vintage cars, mustang collection, trains, bikes, motorcycle and lots lots more. Another plus, the admission is fairly inexpensive.
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Jason J.

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I absolutely love this place. The Ladyfriend took me up here as part of a birthday surprise, and I couldn't have asked for a better start! I love history, cars & motorcycles, and I'm partial to trains, too. Well, It's definitely the right place. They have so many incredible items, several vehicles that are literally the last existing ones of their kind, and lots of others that only have a few left. It's awesome. A hidden gem, a really well kept secret. It's huge, 70k sqft, with more room to expand, and they've got it filled up with really amazing stuff. Really not much else you can say. It's a wonderful place to go and spend a couple hours walking around. If you like history and autos, it's the place for you. Absolutely awesome!
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Kaila S.

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Super cool museum featuring vintage planes, trains, cars, motorcycles, farm equipment, buggies, and bicycles.
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Denise P.

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What a great place! Took my 15 and 10 year old boys here during a trip to Denver and loved it! Great collection and helpful, friendly staff
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Steve P.

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I went to the Forney Museum of Transportation to check out the Man Crafts first Friday event on 12/4. I have to say I was shocked and impressed at the same time. I had no idea the museum was even where it was, not to mention all of the cool stuff inside! The two items that stood out the most to me were the two train locomotives you walk past as you walk from parking to the entrance. The first I noticed was a big snow blower engine with the giant red blades facing out towards you. Right next to the snow blower is one of the massive Big Boy locomotives from steam era. The part I thought to be most interesting was all of the dents on the side as the engine was involved in a derailing during its time of operation. The museum also had a number of other train cars on display. As Forney is a Museum of Transportation, automobiles were also heavily featured. They house a number of classic cars from around the 1920s and before. They have the traditional Ford Model T, in which you can sit in and take pictures. In the back room, you can find a history of bicycles along with motorcycles. The museum also features a gift shop as well!
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Amy C.

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We had the best time here!! So many neat things to see. My favorite was the 1916 Detroit electric car, but the 1923 school bus & the 1926 Chevron tanker truck were neat to see too. We spent about 2 hours to see everything there.
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Daniel H.

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It is an interesting museum with a solid collection of cars ranging from the early 1900's to the 1940's. They also have quite a collection of Indian motorcycles. Located on the far edge of the RiNo district, so there are plenty of breweries and places to eat while you make your way out there from downtown.

Daisy M.

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Went there at the free night of the museums. Surprisingly, it was not packed, maybe because there was no free shuttle to this museum. I didn't expect high, but the experience was more fun than I thought. Glad I chose this museum instead of other bigger but crowded ones that night.
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Sierra G.

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Fun little excursion while visiting Denver! The owner welcomed us in about 45 min before closing, and we were still able to leisurely see everything they had on display. The detail and history behind each car/train/motorcycle was really interesting. Only downside is the location - our Uber had a tricky time trying to get to the entrance only because there's a ton of construction going on in the area (no fault of the museum), so may want to anticipate that and have a map handy! Definitely worth the visit.
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M K.

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We enjoyed looking at all the different transportations throughout time! This is a big place to hold all the exhibits all in door. They don't allow totes, backpacks, or purses, but they do let you use a locker for free. Don't judge this place from the outside.
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Valerie C.

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Great selection of historic cars, bicycles and trains. We loved wandering through the warehouse and reading about different manufacturers and models of cars. Plus you can sit in an old Ford Model T! Cherry on top for me were the old books on trains and cars that will find a home my library in progress. Would definitely go back again!
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Nicholas N.

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For my first mobile review, what better topic than transportation? We took our son here one Saturday afternoon to get out of the house and I was pretty sure it was going to be boring, but oh boy I was wrong. This place has a wonderful selection of amazing historical vehicles that blow your mind. The selection of old bikes and scooters was totally amazing by themselves. They have a 4 seat tandem bike from like 1910... The no food/drink/bag policy is a little annoying but I get it given the nature of the things you are looking at. The lobby also has a little horse kids can ride that Ephraim just loved.
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Demitri R.

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HOW DID I NOT COME HERE SOONER. Yes the Building looks tiny from the outside but its not. The cashier that day was awesome and helpful. Asking if me and My cousin had ever been here before. We have not. She explained it and the layout with the Era's. From Cars and Trucks to Motorcycles. The display is great and somethings are hands on, and most are not. Which is expected. The staff roaming around to answer any questions. They really have a little bit of everything here. And the mannequins set up around in the period ware is great as well. Its definitely Nostalgic and Vintage and has that smell to it as well. They also have a behind the scenes tour for a few extra bucks during the week. I know I will be scheduling that. Even at closing time, you don't feel rushed at all.