Museum Guide

The Forney Museum of Transportation, in Denver, CO began as the private collection of Mr. J. D. Forney of Fort Collins, CO. https://www.forneymuseum.org/index.html From an early age Mr. Forney had an interest in cars, airplanes, and all modes of transportation. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma on January 27, 1905 Today 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: Pre-War Chevrolets (temporary exhibit), Union Pacific 'Big Boy' Steam Locomotive #4005, Amelia Earhart's 1923 Kissel 'Gold Bug' Kissel Car. We also feature the Forney Locomotive, Colorado & Southern Caboose, 1923 Hispano-Suiza, 1927 Rolls-Royce, 1913-53 Indian Motorcycle Collection, Denver & Rio Grande Dining Car, 1888 Denver Cable Car, 1923 Case Steam Tractor, 1817 Draisenne Bicycle, 500 Piece Matchbox Collection, and more! The Museum is fortunate enough to offer rotating exhibits every 3-4 months! The Forney Museum also has many scheduled events throughout the year, please click below and check them out! https://www.forneymuseum.org/events.html Make a point to come see us this year, as we celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Thunderbirds!  Located just 5 minutes from the heart of Downtown Denver, the Forney Museum is also an event venue in Denver. We provide your guests with a unique and memorable experience. Event Rental Venues in Central Space. Place your party right in the middle of our historic collection! This space can easily accommodate a dance floor, DJ, catering, and auction tables. The space will be sized to best fit your guest count- from 50 people up to 500 seated, and even more cocktail style. https://www.forneymuseum.org/MeetingRooms.html Next time in you're in Denver come check us out for a history in the transportation industry you’ve never seen before!  

As one of the top attractions in the State of Texas, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum creates a museum experience that is both educational and entertaining for the whole family.The museum's core exhibits reveal the unique influences and challenges that shaped George Bush's life and presidency, and frequently changing temporary exhibits present visitors new and interesting perspectives on President Bush, his life and work. Through artifacts, film, photographs, documents, music, sound effects and interactive videos, this special museum experience encompasses much of U.S. history since 1941.See a World War II Avenger Torpedo Bomber, a 1947 Studebaker, a slab of the Berlin Wall, and replicas of President Bush's Camp David, Situation Room, and the Oval Office. In addition, a special section is dedicated to First Lady Barbara Bush and her efforts on behalf of literacy, AIDS awareness and prevention, and volunteerism. Join us this summer as we celebrate 250 years of American Independence! In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, our newest exhibit E Pluribus Unum: Celebrating the American Experience will explore all the different areas of our culture that are distinctly American. From music, food, art, recreation, to symbols of our nation, this exhibit will inspire visitors with a sense of the important facets that unite our blended culture into something greater than the sum of our parts. The exhibit will be open through May 16, 2027. https://www.bush41.org/eventsThe George Bush Presidential Library & Museum at Texas A&M University strives to preserve and make available the records and artifacts of George H.W. Bush. We promote civic literacy and increased historical understanding of our national experience, and foster a community of public service and volunteerism. We welcome you to come to College Station, TX and experience this truly special museum! Please visit our website to explore and learn - https://www.bush41.org/ Museum hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

The Northern Pacific Railway Museum in Washington State was a 1911 train depot that was completley restored and refurbished after it was taken over in 1989! On July 4th, 1993, the museum had it’s grand opening and in 2000 the museum was officially renamed the Northern Pacific Railway Museum. From freight and telegraph rooms, to the waiting room to the bathrooms, the depot holds history dating back to 1911. Freight trains back then would deliver anyting from newspapers to the very first automobles! The museum consist different types of those cars! The museums also contains the many other types of commodities transported through the depot through the years!    Many of our artifacts come from our hard working volunteers. We also, have many trains cars from the past. This includes dining cars that are set just as they were in the early 1900’s. You can view the train car kitchens as well! Also, this holiday come see our “Toy Train Christmas All Aboard”  Toy Train Christmas is here. Join us for train rides to Santa, cocoa, cookies and a depot full of toy trains. 10 Asotin Avenue, in Toppenish 10am to 4pm Saturdays and Sundays November 29 through December 21. Here's how to find us: https://nprymuseum.org/find-us-2/  We look forward to welcoming you soon, so you can expeerience a bit of railway and train history from the past!  https://nprymuseum.org/