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
New exhibit opening soon!
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
Astor House Opening May 25, 2024
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
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
Evolutions CFE
(through July 20, 2024)
The Evolutions CFE show never disappoints with the variety of entries. The jurors have made their choices of the quilts that will be in the exhibit, and we think you will be surprised and delighted with the quilts.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
Thorns & Spikes | The 4 Common Corners
(through July 20, 2024)
It is amazing to see what comes from a creative group of people challenging each other to create original quilts for a theme. They take 4 months to develop and create their work for each theme. This exhibit is the result of the THEME challenge "Thorns and Spikes" for a group who all live in the Common 4 Corner states, and the only rule is that their work represents these states.
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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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Church Services
When: All day
The following Golden churches have information about services on their websites:
Calvary Episcopal Church
Fairmount Bible Church
Faith Lutheran Church
First Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Flatirons Community Church
Golden Church of Christ
Golden Church of the Nazarene
Golden Presbyterian Church
Golden Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Hillside Community Church
Jefferson Unitarian Church
New Hope Community Church
Rockland Community Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
If your Golden church/mosque/temple would like to be listed, please let us know, and we will add you.
Farmer's Marketplace
When: 9AM-2PM
Where: Golden Hayride Outpost, 17695 South Golden Road, Golden
Fresh produce, local vendors, food trucks, refreshments, and community fun!
Here is a sample of some featured vendors throughout our marketplace season:
Heinie's Market
Mac Nation food truck
Nancy’s Nibbles
Kona Ice
Nate’s Toys
The Wild Clementine Floral flowers
Baked goods
Plant starters and eggs
Hannah's Homestead Homemade Soaps
Pete's Kombucha
Tea’s
Love Level Wooden Jewelry
Heart Glass Studio
Tattered-n-Torn Hats, and more!
We have indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy your meal and relax with a beverage after browsing the marketplace. We hope to see you there!
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Colorado Crossings
When: 9AM-5PM
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
Metro Denver’s Largest Rail Enthusiast Event Returns!
This weekend (intended for narrow gauge and history enthusiasts) celebrates railroading in Colorado. There will be steam train rides, special activities including model and garden railroads in operation, and more!
Each day will kick off with a parade of steam locomotives and Galloping Goose motorcars (9:30am). Train Rides each day will feature a passenger train including historic coaches. Late each afternoon (approx. 3:30pm), a special photographers’ train will operate. Regular admission and train ride pricing applies. Capacity is very limited for this event, so advance purchase of admission and train ride tickets is recommended.
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Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
When: 9:30-11:30AM
Where: Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO
The Full Walking Tour is a guided tour of the East and West sides of Dinosaur Ridge. A volunteer guide will interpret the dinosaur tracks and bone fossils, local history, and geology during the one-way, 1.5-mile tour on a paved trail will take 1.5-2 hours. All walkers require a ticket to be transported via a shuttle bus to their starting point. This tour is designed for participants ages 10 and older.
Tour Specifics:
- $18 per person (All walkers require a ticket to be transported via a shuttle bus to their starting point)
- 1.5-2 hours
- Admission to the Exhibit Hall is included with each ticket
- Masks are required on the shuttle bus (ages 3+).
- 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 13 participants
Learn more and to register at:
https://dinoridge.org/visit-dinosaur-ridge/full-walking-tour/
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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Second Annual Paws & Pints Fundraiser
When: 12-4PM
Where: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 303 N. Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Join us for our second annual Paws & Pints! Meet adoptable and alumni senior pets from Old Dogs New Digs, take a chance to win raffle items from local businesses, stop by the "Ask the Veterinarian" table, buy doggie donuts for your pup, eat Salvadoran food from D'Toque food truck, and drink a pint of our Golden Pawz Pale Ale! Raffle proceeds, as well as a portion of beer, food, and event-specific merchandise sales will benefit Old Dogs New Digs.
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Trucker Hat Bar with Tattered and Torn
When: 1-5PM
Where: Morris & Mae, 18475 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Spring Plant Swap
When: 1PM
Where: Over Yonder Brewing Company, 18455 W. Colfax Avenue #103, Golden, CO
Spring is BACK! Bring your garden starters, indoor plants, and pottery for trades at our annual plant swap. There will be great beer on tap, great food options, great tunes, great company, and hopefully sunshine! All are welcome; see you then!
Custom Dog Tag Engraving
When: 1-3PM
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Calling all dog lovers! Join us for a tail-wagging good time! We're teaming up with Tito's Vodka for a special event on our dog-friendly patio. Enjoy delicious Tito's drinks while your furry friend gets a custom engraved dog tag! Let's raise our glasses (and paws) to an afternoon of fun, drinks, and adorable pups.
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The Full Monty
When: 2PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
This ten-time Tony Award nominee musical mixes razor-sharp humor with toe-tapping pizzazz, for a must-see upbeat comedy! While spying on their wives at a “Girls’ Night Out,” a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo sees how much they enjoy watching male strippers. The jealous guys come up with a bold, unclothed idea for making some quick cash. As they conquer their fears, self-consciousness, and prejudices, the men come to discover that they’re stronger together. With their new courage and convictions, can these lovable misfits really pull it off? Packed with honest affection, engaging melodies, and the most highly anticipated closing number ever!
Age recommendation: 17 and older for adult situations, language, and nudity (the original film received an “R” rating)
Textile Society
When: 2:30-4:30PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Spin a yarn at Golden Library's drop-in fiber arts program. Relax with your craft for a few hours while fiber enthusiasts help you through difficult patterns or simply explain a new-to-you technique. All skill levels welcome.
Season Finale with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra
When: 3PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Green Center, 924 16th Street, Golden, CO
Kirsten Carpenter Ortman soprano
Steven Taylor baritone
The Evergreen Chorale
Christine Gaudreau chorus master
Dr. J. Arturo González conductor
SCHÜTZ Geistliche Chormusik
- Selig sind die Toten
- Was mein Gott will, das g'scheh allzeit
BRAHMS Ein deutsches Requiem ("A German Requiem")
Arturo González collaborates with The Evergreen Chorale, Kirsten Carpenter Ortman, and Steven Taylor to perform Brahms's "German Requiem", a beloved masterpiece revered as one of the most significant choral works in classical music.
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Board Game Night
When: 5-9PM
Where: Mountain Toad Brewing, 900 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Sunday Board Game Night 5pm-Close! Bring in your own or play one of ours. $1 pints while you are playing!
