THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride returns once again to the Colorado Railroad Museum for another season of unforgettable holiday magic! Experience a three-part thea trical extravaganza that combines live performance, immersive storytelling, and a journey aboard an authentic steam-powered train.

Your evening begins in our dazzling, heated THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion, where you’ll en joy holiday caroling, a lively performance of the “Hot Chocolate” song and dance—served with cocoa and cookies, of course!—and a dramatic re-enactment of The Polar Express story to cap off the first part of your jour ney. Next, climb aboard vintage coaches pulled by an authentic, coal-fired steam locomotive for a ride to the North Pole. The night concludes with a personal opportunity to visit with Santa himself, capping off an experience filled with wonder and Christmas spirit.

Tickets go on sale to the public September 30, 2025, with Museum Members enjoying an exclusive pre-purchase window starting September 23, 2025. Not a Member? Click Here to di scover the benefits, including early (and discounted!) access to TH E POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride—our most popular holiday event!

ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

The theatrical experience begins in o ur dazzling THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion. Here you, your family and friends will gather around tables, sing carols, and watch a cabaret-style show as t he “Hot Chocolate” song and dance unfolds before your eyes. Nibble on a tas ty cookie, and sip your hot chocolate as the story of The Polar Express is dramatically re-enacted before your eyes.

The experience con tinues, as you step outside to witness the dramatic arrival of THE POLAR EX PRESS™. This symphony of smoke and steam emerges from the darkness, and the Conductor loudly asks if anyone would like to climb aboard. Soon, you’re o n your way to—the North Pole? Well yes, of course! There, you’ll watch eage rly as the elves sing and dance, and Santa gives out “The First Gift of Chr istmas.”

Premium Class guests will then meet Santa on board during th e return trip, where they’ll receive their own First Gift of Christmas, a S ilver Bell. Once the train with its sleepy passengers returns from the Nort h Pole, Standard Class passengers will have the opportunity to visit with S anta—and pick up their very own First Gift of Christmas, a Silver Bell! THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride remains an experience that you won’t want to mis s. The entire, multi-part show is updated each year to feature several new twists!

TICKETING OPTIONS

For 2025, two ticket ing levels are available: Standard Seating and Premium Class. For Standard Seating, guests may purchase tickets for the specific number in your party. Premium Class seating remains available for purchase only in tables of four.

We’re pleased to offer Discounted Pricing on all performanc es before Thanksgiving! In past years (including 2020-2024) this event has sold out quickly. For 2025, you won’t want to wait to purchase your tickets !

Standard Seating

$80/person ages 2-15, $100/ person ages 16 and older (Lap Riders under age 2 Free)

Performances p rior to Thanksgiving, 10% off rates listed above

Your group will be s eated together in THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion for the cabaret-style show, a nd then you’ll board one of two coaches for your ride to the North Pole! Ho t cocoa, cookie, and—of course—a Silver Bell is included with each ticket, plus time to visit with Santa following the train ride. Lap Riders do not h ave access to individual seating. NOTE: Groups wishing to be seated togethe r must purchase all tickets in a single transaction.

Premium Class

$475/table of four (plus up to two Lap Riders under ag e 2 free)

Performances prior to Thanksgiving, 10% off rate listed abo ve

Premium Class groups get preferred seating in front of the stage i n THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion. Then, you’ll board one of two parlor cars to share your own table for your ride to the North Pole! Santa will join you aboard Premium Class cars on your ride back from the North Pole, too! Premi um Class seating is available only as a complete table; your group can be u p to four in size per table (plus up to two lap riders). Each table receive s four commemorative THE POLAR EXPRESS™ tumblers, a Premium Class Silver Be ll, an ornament, plus a little something extra. And of course, hot cocoa an d a cookie are included!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For 2025, THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride performances are scheduled three t imes each evening. The season launches with performances several evenings e ach week, increasing to daily after Thanksgiving. Opening Night is November 7, and the final performances take place on December 23.

Arrival tim e is very important for 2025 due to our THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Pavilion seating arrangements. Please make sure you’re on time so you don’t miss any of the cabaret-style pre-show, Hot Chocolate song and dance performance, and dram atic reading and re-enactment of The Polar Express story. Sugge sted arrival times are 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., or 7:30 p.m. to enjoy the pre- show; the Main Show begins promptly at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., or 8 p.m. Your magical train ride to the North Pole follows, but it’s o nly one chapter in this magical, multi-part theatrical experience!

More information and to purchase tickets: https://coloradorailroadmuseum.org/polar-express/

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