Today is the day to buy your tickets to Climb Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride when it returns to the Colorado Railroad Museum, November 10 – December 23, 2023. This festive adventure is a unique, three-part theatrical extravaganza, sure to deliver holiday magic and make lasting family memories.
Always a sell-out, tickets will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, October 3. Museum members have early access to tickets beginning September 26. To help meet the high demand, the Colorado Railroad Museum has expanded performance dates. And to help everyone enjoy the show, the Museum is again offering discounts on all performances prior to Thanksgiving.
About THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
The adventure begins when participants enter the newly renovated THE POLAR EXPRESS Pavilion to watch a cabaret-style show, which includes the beloved “Hot Chocolate” song and dance performance. Nibble on a tasty cookie and sip hot chocolate as the story of Chris Van Allsburg’s The Polar Express is dramatically re-enacted before your eyes.
Next, you’ll step outside to witness the dramatic arrival of THE POLAR EXPRESS. This symphony of smoke and steam emerges from the darkness, with its bright headlight piercing the darkness and its whistleblowing and bells clanging. As your train pulls to a stop, steam hissing from the locomotive, the Conductor calls out, “Well, are ya’ comin?” Soon, you’re on your way on a genuine, chuffing, coal-fired steam train to—where else? The North Pole, of course, where you’ll watch from the train as elves sing and dance and Santa gives out The First Gift of Christmas.
Lastly, the train with its sleepy passengers returns from the North Pole. As it pulls to a stop, you’ll have the opportunity to visit with Santa in his own workshop, and pick up your very own First Gift of Christmas, a Silver Bell.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is an experience that you won’t want to miss. The Colorado Railroad Museum’s shows are updated each year to feature several new twists.
Tickets + Dates:
In 2023, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride runs November 10 – December 23 with performances scheduled three times each evening, at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. Two ticketing levels will be offered:
● Standard Seating. For Standard Seating, guests may purchase individual tickets for the specific number in your party. $80/person ages 2-15, $100/person ages 16 and older (Lap Riders under age 2 Free) Your group will be seated together in THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion for the cabaret-style show, and then you’ll board one of three coaches for your ride to the North Pole. Hot cocoa, a cookie, and—of course—a Silver Bell is included with each ticket. Lap Riders do not have access to individual seating. Performances that take place prior to Thanksgiving enjoy 10% off standard rates. NOTE: Groups wishing to be seated together must purchase all tickets in a single transaction.
● First Class Seating. First Class seating is limited, and available for purchase only in tables for four at a price of $475 per table. First Class groups are seated together right in front of the Main Stage in our THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion. Then, you’ll board our parlor car and take a seat at your very own table for your ride to the North Pole. First Class seating is available only as a complete table; your group can be up to four in size per table (plus up to two lap riders up to the age of 2). Each table receives four commemorative Polar Express cocoa mugs, a copy of The Polar Express illustrated hardbound book, plus two special added gifts. Hot cocoa, cookies, and—of course—First Class Silver Bells are included. Performances that take place prior to Thanksgiving receive 10% off the $475/table price.
RETURNING FOR 2023: 10% Off Discounted Pricing on all performances before Thanksgiving. These performances will take place November 10 – 21, 2023 and are a perfect way to jump start the holiday season.
Tickets are on sale at www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.