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!
Elks Soccer Shoot
When: 9AM-12PM
Where: Denver Kickers Sport Club, 16776 W. 50th Avenue, Golden, CO
Join the Denver Kickers and the Colorado Elks again this year for the Elks Youth Soccer Shoot. Re-worked to decrease wait-times and increase player participation, the event offers a diversified flex schedule so participants can compete at any time during the 3-hour shoot. Participation is FREE, and top shooters will receive a prize, plus the opportunity to advance to the state Shoot.
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$5 Yoga Class - Vinyasa Flow
When: 9:15AM
Where: Unite Fitness, 2600 East Street, Golden, CO
Nature Journal Club: Sketching Wildflowers
When: 9:30AM-12:30PM
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road, Golden, CO
Learn how to sketch wildflowers and then head out on the preserve to observe and record summer blossoms in your journal. This program will be held entirely outdoors in the Lookout Mountain Preserve picnic area and on nearby trails. The program may be moved indoors if there is cold or rainy weather
Free
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/
Leaning Log Cabins
When: 10AM-4PM
Where: Golden Quilt Company, 1108 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Learn how to take the log cabin block to a new level. We will discuss fabric placement, make four different blocks, and look at several layout possibilities that can be made from one or a combination of the blocks. Yes, it’s “leaning” log cabins!
NOTE: you will not be making a complete quilt. Fabric requirements for a complete quilt will be discussed in class.
$50
Open House @ Golden History Park
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: Golden History Park, Arapahoe and 11th Streets, Golden, CO
We’re ready to see you for our next Open House! See sparks fly at the blacksmith shop. Take a lesson at the schoolhouse or make a craft in the historic Reynolds Cabin. Explore the Pearce Cabin and learn how the woodstove works. There’s enough fun at the Golden History Park for the whole family!
Visit on select Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., May through August. Join in hands-on activities, learn about pioneer history from our interpreters, and see special demonstrations. See history in action and transport yourself to the 1800s!
After you’re done at the park, swing by the Golden History Museum to see our latest exhibits, open Saturdays until 4:30 p.m. Admission is free to the Park and the Museum.
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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Pride Party
When: 11AM-3PM
Where: Kona Bowls, 1111 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Music * Face Paint * Costumes * Dancing * Photo Booth * Rainbow Bouquets
Donate in Store!!
Free entry to win free Kona bowls for a year
Buffalo Bill Days Scholarship Fund Bash
When: 11AM
Where: Golden City Brewery, 920 12th Street, Golden, CO
Help GCB raise funds to return scholarships back to Buffalo Bill Days!
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Polymer Clay Jewelry Class
When: 11AM-1PM
Where: Morris & Mae, 18475 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Join Jill of All Trades Colorado in using various techniques to make gorgeous polymer clay accessories. $30 includes all supplies and instruction. Email jillofalltradzco@gmail.com with questions.
Golden Fire Department Art Dedication
When: 11:30AM
Where: Golden Fire Department Station 21, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
The Golden Fire Department invites media and guests to the official unveiling of a statue to honor nearly 150 years of volunteer fire service in the City of Golden. The bronze statue depicts three life-sized figures – a male firefighter kneeling beside a child, and a female firefighter with her hand on the child’s shoulder.
City of Golden Volunteer Firefighters and Austin Weisel, the artist and owner of Honorable Sculptures Inc., will be attending.
Mineral ID Day
When: 1-4PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines Museum, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO
Let us identify your most mysterious gems, fossils, and minerals!
- Limit of 3 specimens per visitor
- We will only provide identification, not valuation
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Future Festival
When: 2PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
Featuring the original short films and ten-minute plays of students in the 2024 Creative Intensive! This summer, twenty young artists are developing their filmmaking and theatrical performance and production skills. Support arts education in our community, and come see their work.
Pancho & Jane Grand Opening Party
When: 4-8PM
Where: Pancho & Jane, 16500 S. Golden Road, Golden, CO
Come enjoy live music, liquor vendors, a taco-eating contest, cowboy-hating decoration and a liquor raffle benefiting BGOLDN.
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Backstage Party
When: 5-9PM
Where: Avalanche Harley Davidson, 18425 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Free pizza and cheap beers
Great music * Games * Prizes
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