CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
When: All day
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AMERICAN MOUNTAINEERING MUSEUM
710 10th Street (map)
303-996-2755
Closed Saturday and Sunday and all Federal Holidays
THE BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM AND GRAVE
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road (map)
303-526-0744
CLOSED Monday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
The Buffalo Bill Story, Buffalo Bill's Death, The Americans, A Visit to the Wild West, Firearms, Kid's Cowboy Corral
COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM
17155 W. 44th Avenue (map)
303-279-4591
CLOSED Monday, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day
UPPER GALLERY
Center for Railroad Photography & Art Winners
Every year, the Center for Railroad Photography & Art holds a contest that attracts some of today’s finest and most creative photographers. Those who placed in this year’s program will have their photographs displayed at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden into 2023. The Museum’s goal is to showcase not only Colorado’s rich railroad history, but also the many creative people—around the world—who keep the spirit of railroading alive and well in the 21st century.
Without Words
Shining a spotlight on how railroaders have communicated over the years using sight, sound and code
LOWER GALLERY
Beebe and Clegg: Their Enduring Photographic Legacy
This exhibit focuses on Lucius Beebe who—joined in 1941 by his life partner Charles Clegg—introduced railroad photography and the world of railroading to popular audiences in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Employing dramatic images and sweeping promotional strategies, this dynamic duo created more than 30 books on railroading and Western Americana, demonstrating that the railroad serves the nation as an icon of the American experience.
Romance Along the Rails: The Phenomenon of Beebe and Clegg
In this companion exhibit, learn more about this fascinating couple and view correspondence, Colorado-specific publications, and other physical reminders of their love affair with Colorado and its narrow gauge railroading legacy.
FOOTHILLS ART CENTER
809 15th Street (map)
303-279-3922
CLOSED Wednesday, New Year's Day, President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day
CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION
GOLDEN HISTORY MUSEUM & PARK
923 10th Street (map)
303-278-3557
(Museum) CLOSED Sunday, Monday, New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day
Discovery Awaits: Highlights from the Collection, Signs O' The Times, Confection Perfection: Jolly Rancher Company, Epic Events, Legendary People, the History Lab, and the Touch Gallery
The Salon: Golden High School 150th Anniversary Exhibit || Topo-Embroideries: Works by Kathy Mitchell-Garton (through May 4, 2024)
Golden History Park (11th & Arapahoe): The outdoor setting re-creates the look and feel of a late 1800's mountain ranch complete with gardens, a working blacksmith shop, schoolhouse and chicken coop (chickens included).
MINES MUSEUM
Colorado School of Mines
1310 Maple Street (map)
303-273-3815
CLOSED New Year's Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas
The main floor exhibits feature specimens from many Colorado mining districts, other global localities and an introductory video on area geology. The Special Exhibit Room hosts prominent precious metal and invited displays. The main gallery also showcases historic mining murals by Irwin Hoffman.
The basement contains numerous exhibits regarding radioactivity, fossils, basic geology, gemstones, meteorites, ultraviolet minerals and underground mining illumination. The outdoor geologic trail features seven outcrops with various geologic and paleontological points of interest, including fossilized dinosaur tracks, logs and leaves.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN QUILT MUSEUM
200 Violet Street, Unit 140 (map)
303-277-0377
CLOSED New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
MAIN GALLERY
Quilts Made by Men | 17th Biennial Men’s Exhibit
(through April 20, 2024)
The 17th exhibit of Men's CFE quilts is an exciting diversity of styles and colors - with some interesting techniques. The passion for the art of quilting shown by these men is amazing and the variety a pleasant surprise.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
Necktie Quilts | Christine Copenhaver
(through April 20, 2024)
Christine Copenhaver's solo show is such a perfect complement to the Men's CFE - with her focus on silk ties taking on a whole different use.
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Golden History Tours
When: All day
Golden History Tours offers Wild West Walking Tours, Pub Crawls, Ghost Tours, and more! If you don't see a scheduled tour on a particular date, you can book a tour at a custom time.
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Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
When: 8AM
Where: Golden History Park, Arapahoe and 11th Streets, Golden, CO
Join the Foothills Running and Cycling Club for a morning run and social walk every week!
For more info, visit our website: www.memberplanet.com/foothillsrunningandcyclingclub
Practical Navigation for the Casual Hiker
When: 9AM-12PM
Where: Golden History Museum, 923 10th Street, Golden, CO
Join expert Aaron “Hutch” Hutchings as he teaches practical navigation skills, whether you are just taking a day hike or camping overnight. This class will teach you how to navigate on-trail or off-trail the next time you take a hike. Learn about your compass, make sure your phone is useful for wayfinding, and navigate when all you have is a trail map. Don’t worry about packing a calculator – this class will teach the simple, but realistic, navigational skills needed to find your way back to your car that you could have sworn was just around the next trail bend.
Blacksmithing
When: 9AM-12PM
Where: Golden History Museum, 923 10th Street, Golden, CO
Have you always wanted to learn about blacksmithing but you’ve had trouble finding a good option? Join our volunteer every third Saturday at Golden History Park for a fun morning of observation and learning about blacksmithing. Our recreated blacksmith shop, complete with historic tools and coal-fired forge, will transport you to the 1800s. Bring your technical questions and your camera and we’ll take care of the rest.
Kit Mayer Classic
When: 10AM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
Brunch at the Rose
When: 10AM-3PM
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
The Rose will be hosting brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Come enjoy our delicious brunch menu, along with signature cocktails.
Music from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Saturday Train Rides
When: 10AM-3PM
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Climb aboard one of our locomotives on static display and you can re-live the magic of the rails all over again! Then, catch a ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive!
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Train Rides: $4 adults, $2 ages 2-17.
Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 seniors ages 60+. Free for Museum members. Children under age 2 do not require a ticket.
Not a member? Visit ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org/membership to learn more, or call us at 303-279-4591 during business hours.
Mother's Day Cards with Janet Nunn
When: 10AM-4PM
Where: Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Making Cards is an excellent way to practice watercolor techniques. Then when you are done you may use the image to send for Mother’s Day or any other day. In this class you will learn to paint on a small 5 x 7 card. We will use layering paint, splattering paint, Pen and Ink and a few other techniques. Bring a friend and have fun creating cards for the day. A materials fee of $5 will give you all the supplies needed for the class.
Non-members $120 / Members $90
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Family Time
When: 10:15-10:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
It’s reading fun for everyone! Gather the whole family for engaging stories, dancing, singing and rhyming.
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Sewing Bee
When: 10:30AM-3PM
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Golden, 17707 W. 16th Avenue, Golden, CO
Once a month the church hosts a sewing bee where people can bring whatever project they're working on to get help or just hang out. This is also an opportunity for get help troubleshooting problems you may be having.
Feel free to bring lunch and snacks.
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Jill of All Trades - Resin Jewelry Workshop
When: 11AM-1PM
Where: Morris & Mae, 18475 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Arbor Day with the City
When: 11AM-1PM
Where: Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses Street, Golden, CO
Join the City's Forestry staff for a tree-planting demonstration at the Golden Cemetery. Staff will be on-site from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This event will include educational information on the benefits of trees from certified arborists, including a Q&A and a self-guided tour using the new tree inventory map to explore over 1,000 mature trees on the property.
There will be free tree seedlings on a first-come first-serve basis.
Drag Bingo
When: 11:30AM-1:30PM
Where: Holidaily Brewing Company, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, CO
Join us at the Golden Taproom for Drag Bingo with hostess Shirley Delta Blow and friends for delightful food and beer while playing some bingo!
This event is served with a healthy portion of fun and will have you beaming with joy. Come in for a delicious brew, a hearty gluten free meal from The Savage Beet and stay for the party. Celebrate with friends or make some new ones! Of course there will be prizes and some musical numbers.
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Spring Market
When: 12-5PM
Where: Holidaily Brewing Company, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, CO
There will be nine vendors to shop from, a gluten-free food truck, and 10+ beers on tap to enjoy.
Confirmed vendors:
Gypsy Dreams
Ajs Dog Bakery
Doggie Diggz
The Flower Shack 303
Dedicated Bistro & Bakery Pop-Up
YoColorado
Camp Bow Wow
Smash A Craft
Mule and Magpie
Food truck: Isan Thai
This is a family and dog-friendly event, we hope to see you there!
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Ladybug Love
When: 12-12:45PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
The ladybug has been deemed “a fairy godmother for plants.” Sadly, popular agricultural practices have contributed to the rapid decline in ladybug populations. This class is an opportunity to learn what steps to take to protect this vital component of our ecosystem. By taking our pledge and showing ladybugs and other beneficial insects some love, you can make an impact!
Presented by: Christina Berg, MBWP
Sponsored by: Natural Grocers
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Walk With a Geologist at Triceratops Trail
When: 12-2:30PM
Where: Triceratops Trailhead, 6th Avenue and 19th Street, Golden, CO
- $20 per person
- Tour is suggested for ages 16 and older
- 2 hours
- Admission to the Exhibit Hall at Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center is included with each ticket
- Tour may be called off for active precipitation, temps below 32 degrees, or lack of registrations
- Appropriate attire: comfortable shoes, sun hats, sunglasses, removable clothing (windbreakers, fleeces, etc.)
- Bring water
- Minimum of 2 and maximum of 19 participants
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Adopt a Houseplant
When: 1-5PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Get your green thumb growing at our community houseplant swap! Bring along your healthy houseplants or cuttings to exchange for something fresh, or simply come by to find your next favorite plant or succulent.
Containers, potting soil, and care tips are provided.
