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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Live Workouts with Community Center Pros
When: All day
Our very own Group Fitness Instructors will be doing LIVE WORKOUTS!
In addition to our LIVE WORKOUTS with your Golden Community Center Fitness Instructors, We have added a YouTube Channel! If you can't make the LIVE workout you can still have your favorite instructor in your own home! We add previously recorded workouts everyday to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrni5jjFr8ip4eNUB63KIvA
If you are a Silver Sneaker Member you can also go to SilverSneakers FaceBook page and see live classes or their web page https://tools.silversneakers.com/ to sign in for On-Demand Classes!
Don't forget to check the LIVE Fitness Schedule for updates and links. https://groupexpro.com/schedule/726/?view=calendar
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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Bike to Work Day
When: 6:30AM
This annual event celebrates commuters who choose to travel on their bikes. Each year, the event highlights how Denver region residents can use biking to reduce traffic, improve air quality and enhance our overall quality of life.
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Stations in Golden:
6:00 to 9:00 a.m. - Golden Fire Department Station house 24 with Martin Marietta Spec Agg Quarry - Heritage Road in front of the fire station
We will have drinks, food items, and swag to give away from Martin Marietta and the fire department, such as sunglasses, key chains, stickers, yo-yos and more! Come by to meet your local fire department and mining community!
6:30 to 9:30 a.m. - Vanover Park, Water Street - City of Golden
We will have breakfast, coffee, and raffle prizes!
6:30 to 9:00 a.m. - Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway
Music, games, refreshments, and swag will be available.
Citizens Budget Advisory Committee Meeting
When: 7:30-9AM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC) was created by the City Manager to advise City staff on the development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual City budget. Participation in CBAC is an opportunity not only to advise on the prioritization of how City tax dollars are spent, but also to advise our policymakers in their decision-making process.
The meeting will be recorded and available later on our Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website.
Golden Walks
When: 9-10:15AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Golden Walks is a Chapter of Colorado-based Walk2Connect which provides free community walking, hiking, and rambling trips in and around Golden, CO, with a focus on connections to others, to the places we live, and to ourselves.
The walk is limited to 20 people.
More information and to register
Outdoor Story Time / Hands-on Activities
When: 10:15-10:45AM
Where: Golden History Museum, 923 10th Street, Golden, CO
Outdoor Story Time - The Golden Library is partnering with the Golden History Museum to present outdoor story time at the Golden History Museum. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and join the fun on the first Wednesday of June, July, August and September at 10:15 am, then visit the History Museum back patio for free hands-on activities until noon.
Your little one is constantly on the move. Help their mind stay active, too. Get them ready to read by singing, rhyming, dancing and telling stories together.
Tech Tips for Staying Organized in a Busy World
When: 12-1:30PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
tilize the power of technology to help organize your life! We'll share tips for using digital alarms, electronic calendars, notes, and bookmark manager to help you stay on top of life demands.
Prerequisites: Basic Computer skills, including using a mouse and keyboard.
Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
When: 3-5PM
Telling our stories can often help process our life experiences and find new paths. This safe and supportive weekly writing workshop is free and open to all.
Ribbon Cutting: PAM Health
When: 4-5PM
Where: PAM Health, 600 Golden Ridge Road, Golden, CO
Join us at the new PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Golden, an inpatient rehabilitation center. The grand opening will feature food, drinks, a tour of the facility, and a raffle for prizes.
Ribbon Cutting at 4:00 p.m.
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$5 Yoga Class - Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Sculpt
When: 4PM
Where: Unite Fitness, 2600 East Street, Golden, CO
Golden Women in Business Happy Hour*
When: 5-7PM
Where: Health at Hand Bodywork + Esthetics, 2002 Ford Street, Unit B, Golden, CO
It’s almost July!?! June Happy Hour hosted by Laura Moore of Health at Hand Bodywork + Esthetics and DD Rockwell with Berkshire Hathaway!e!
*GWiB’s Happy Hours are open to all GWiB Members. We want potential new members to check out our events before committing, so we invite you to attend two events (Book Club, Happy Hour or Table Talks) free of charge. After that, please become a member or pay the small drop in fee of $10/event. Happy Hour hosts need to be a GWiB member.
Bingo Night
When: 6-7:30PM
Where: American Legion Post 21, 500 9th Street, Golden, CO
Bingo is open to the public. Everyone is familiar with Bingo, and there is a sign-up sheet at the Club (walk-ins are welcome, too). Every second and fourth Wednesday.
Wildlife Walk
When: 6PM
Where: Shelton Elementary School, 420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO
Curious about the wildlife inhabitants of Golden's open spaces? Join Mary Ann Bonnell, Jeffco's Natural Resource Director, for an informative and fun evening walk on the Kinney Run Trail.
Meet at the Shelton Elementary School parking lot at 6:00 pm. No need to register! Just show up!
Community Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting
When: 6-8:30PM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
Trivia Night
When: 6:30PM
Where: Over Yonder Brewing Company, 18455 W. Colfax Avenue #103, Golden, CO
Save the date beer and brain nerds. Over Yonder Brewing's Trivia Night is back and rebooted, every Wednesday. That's right, form teams of up to six, win prizes, and enjoy Yonder vibes!
Meet Your Local Search & Rescue
When: 6:30-9PM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
For anyone who has ever wondered what Search and Rescue does, when to call, what kind of calls they get the most…Evergreen’s Alpine Rescue Team will be on-hand to answer those questions and more! The event will also feature a raffle for a pair of Mountain Radios and free beer from Great Divide, along with other fun prizes.
