The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 800 artifacts relating to historical transportation. It began 67 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!

Our collection highlights include: Union Pacific 'Big Boy' Steam Locomotive #4005, Amelia Earhart's 1923 Kissel 'Gold Bug',  Forney Locomotive, Colorado & Southern Caboose, 1923 Hispano-Suiza, 1913-53 Indian Motocycle Collection, Denver & Rio Grande Dining Car,  Stutz Fire Engine, 1888 Denver Cable Car, 1923 Case Steam Tractor, 1817 Draisenne Bicycle, 500 Piece Matchbox Collection, and more! 

Our Mission

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.

November 4, 2023: Denver's best museums are open late and admission is FREE between 5 and 10 p.m. Check the link for updates!

Join us at the Forney Museum, December 17, 2023 at 1 pm for a delightful holiday tea experience. Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere while enjoying a delicious selection of teas and snacks. Create lasting memories with friends and family at this special event. Please let us know if multiple people purchase separately to be seated together. Seating is limited. Click the image for tickets!

Forney Museum gift cards are here! Available in person or online here.

Forney Bike Drive

In an effort to improve equity in cycling and transportation, the Annual Bike Giveaway event gives bikes, helmets, locks and accessories to adults and children in need. In August 2021, our partners got together at the Valdez-Perry Branch Library to generate interest and share resources with the community on bike repair, bike paths, local bike libraries and more! Thanks to supporters and partners, we gave away a total of 83 bikes and fixed up 10 bikes for community members at the annual event. To keep this initiative going, the Forney is continuing to accept donations all year round.

This year event will be held at Swansa Elementary on June 24th at 2 pm.

What We Need

• We are accepting stable bicycles in riding condition.
• Functional bike locks
• Helmets, no older than 3 years
• Bike repair kits
• Elbow and knee pads

We are looking for volunteers and sponsors to help grow this event to serve more Denver communities.
Join the Cause!
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