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 - ASTOR HOUSE
822 12th Street (map)
303-279-3922
CLOSED New Year's Day, President's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas
Visit the new Foothills Art Center space with three inaugural exhibits:
The 20th Annual Mile High International Pastel Society Exhibition
Vibrant colors abound in this show of over 80 of the world's finest pastel artworks.
John Taylor Wagner
An exploration of The Hero's Journey--bold narratives with layered meaning contrasting distilled technique.
Moose Cain - Rodenfels: Sjón - A Solar System of Vision
Graphical work inspired by the interconnection between vision, perception and the role that each plays in shaping the world around us.
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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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
Golden Farmers Market
When: 8AM-1PM
Where: Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets, Golden, CO
The Golden Farmers Market (GFM) is produced and managed by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization in Golden, Colorado. A long-standing tradition in the Golden community, we strive to contribute to the success of local food growers and producers, as well as other businesses, and create vibrant community gatherings. The revenue generated from vendor sales commission helps to cover market operating expenses and directly benefits small businesses and the economic development of the Golden Community.
The market is located at the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
Geology/History Walk
When: 9AM
Where: Shelton Elementary School, 420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO
Golden was a center of clay mining in northeastern Colorado for nearly 140 years. Clay came from two geologic formations: the Dakota Group and the Laramie Formation. The clays in the two formations had different mineral compositions, used for making different products. Fifteen clay mines existed in and around Golden, only one of which is now active.
The historic Cambria Lime Kiln along Kinney Run Gulch is the only restored lime-kiln in Jefferson County. It was built in 1879 by John Hodges as the first structure of his Cambria Brick and Tile Company. The Cambria Kiln was built with Lyons Formation sandstone from the cliff behind the kiln, on the east side of Kinney Run Trail. It was conveniently located near the “lime seams” also east of the Kinney Run Trail. It operated until 1892.
In 2005, a City Council Resolution recognized “the unique geologic areas in the Eagle Ridge area, including the Dakota hog back, Cambria Lime Kiln, Kinney Run Trail, and riparian areas,” and designated them “as a geologic and environmental education park.”
Want to know more? Join Mines Professor, Donna Anderson, for a walk back through time to learn about the geology and mining history of Golden. We will meet at 9:00 am at the Shelton Elementary School parking lot.
Get a copy of the eBook, "Golden Rocks: The Geology and Mining History of Golden, Colorado here
Please sign up by sending an email to info@stewardsofgolden.org and tell us how many in your party and a contact phone number.
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
When: 9:30AM-9PM
Where: Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Join us in a fun day of Scandinavian festivities such as the raising of and dancing around the Midsummer Pole, the Scandinavian Market, the Fjellborg Vikings in their living history encampment, craft demonstrations, storytelling and games with Leif the Viking, making crafts such as flower crowns and painting a Scandinavian ornament, and check out the Scandinavian Classic Car Show presented by the Rocky Mountain Volvo Group.
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Walk With a Geologist at Triceratops Trail
When: 9:30AM-12PM
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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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
Ride on-board a passenger car pulled by a powerful locomotive.
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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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Grill & Chill
When: 11AM-4PM
Where: Avalanche Harley Davidson, 18425 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Free lunch and cheap beers - cheeseburger bar & chips
Great music * Games
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Paleo Pancakes
When: 12-12:45PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Did you know that pancakes can be grain-free, blood sugar friendly and DELICIOUS!? In this cooking demonstration, we will talk about the many ways we can make nutritious pancakes, plus offer ideas for tasty toppings that will balance your mood and energy throughout the day. This weekend favorite is back on the menu!
Presented by: Christina Berg, MBWP
Sponsored by: Natural Grocers
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Exy's Chamoy Candies Pop-Up
When: 3-5PM
Where: Golden City Brewery, 920 12th Street, Golden, CO
Nothing goes better than a Pink Guava Bomber and a chamoy candy snack pack! They are also bringing the infamous delicious pickle kits!
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Jeopardy: Pride Edition
When: 3-4PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Celebrate LGBTQ+ history and culture with everyone’s favorite quiz show! Score big in this fun and competitive Pride-themed version, enjoy refreshments, and win fabulous prizes!.
