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
John Taylor Wagner: A Tale of Trouble and Return
(through September 15, 2024)
An exploration of The Hero's Journey--bold narratives with layered meaning contrasting distilled technique.
Ed Hansen
(through October 13, 2024)
Realism in oil with Western themes
Joel Swanson: Orderings
(through November 3, 2024)
Through a diverse array of artworks that simultaneously embrace and challenge various approaches to ordering information, Swanson illuminates the subtle yet profound influence these systems exert on our perception of reality.
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
Clear Creek Room: The Heart of Golden
Surrounded by North and South Table Mountains, Clear Creek has drawn people to this area for millennia.
We Are Still Here: The Endurance of Native Jewels
In this exhibit, we define jewel as both a precious item as well as a woman of strength and importance. Explore how Indigenous women have persevered through hundreds of years of oppression and numerous attempts to destroy their culture. Featuring modern Native fashions that utilize ancient Indigenous jewels, learn about prominent Native women in contemporary American society. Not only are Native Americans still here; they have endured, and they are thriving.
Discovery Awaits: Indigenous Connections, Epic Events, Legendary People, andthe Touch Gallery. A new Jolly Rancher exhibit is in the works and will open in2025.
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
Photos, Pixels & Pizzazz: Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry
(through October 19, 2024)
Caryl is an influential, award winning quilt maker best known for her organic, curved seam designs, her scintillating use of color, and her multilevel illusions of light and motion. Her attention to detail has earned her a reputation for fine craftsmanship as well as stunning designs.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
Appliqué is My Super Power | Joan Duncan
(through October 19, 2024)
Everyone has something they are really good at, be it sports, cooking, games, decorating, etc. Joan happens to be very good at making quilts, and appliqué in particular.
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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
WanderFest - New Terrain Brewing Co. 8th Anniversary
When: All day
Where: New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, CO
It has been eight years since we opened our doors back in 2016, so let’s celebrate with epic amounts of music, mouthwatering rare beer releases, multiple food trucks, and more. We will have FOUR BARS (three full bars plus a rare beer bar) pouring beer with all staff on hand to make getting a beer quicker and easier than ever. The event is FREE ENTRY all three days, and we will even have commemorative pins at the door each day while supplies last.
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Community Marketing Stakeholder Committee
When: 9-10:30AM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
The Visit Golden Community Marketing Stakeholder Committee meets the second Thursday of each month.
Please email visitgolden@cityofgolden.net with questions.
Baby Time
When: 9:15-9:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby!
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Call In: Mid-Morning Meditation
When: 10-10:30AM
Call in from any location to alleviate stress, calm the mind, and focus on setting positive intentions with the Jefferson Center for Mental Health's weekly wellness meditation. Simply call 303-502-5189 to join. For previously recorded sessions, visit jeffcolibrary.org.
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Medicare Workshop
When: 10AM-12PM
Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO
Learn about: Medicare and how to sign up, original Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans vs. Medicare supplements, Medicare prescription plans, costs for Medicare premiums, changes in 2025, working and Medicare, dental, vision, hearing and gym benefit savings, Medicare/Medicaid plans, and special chronic plans
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To reserve your seat, call: 303-384-8100
For more information call Kathy: 720-468-8799
Sponsored by Kathy Noel Insurance
Vaccine, License & Microchip Clinic
When: 3-4:30PM
Where: Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre Street, Golden, CO
- Rabies: $25
- Distemper/Parvo ((DA2PPV): $25
- Bordetella: $25
- Microchip: $35
- Licenses: $20 *
- *Please note, licenses are required for all dogs 4 months and older within unincorporated Jefferson County and the cities of Arvada, Edgewater, Golden, Lakewood, and Wheat Ridge. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required when renewing your license.
- Please make sure your dog is on a leash. You will accompany your dog into the Community Room where staff will vaccinate your dog and provide you with your paperwork.
Golden Women in Business Happy Hour*
When: 4-6PM
Where: Morris & Mae, 18475 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Discover Morris & Mae's exciting transformation from a food hall to a standalone restaurant and event space in Morrison, CO. Enjoy an expanded menu featuring breakfast, tapas, and lunch/dinner options, all freshly prepared from scratch.
Morris & Mae Market is a common collective for those adventuring West — a gathering place to settle in, connect, and trade stories over good food and fine drinks.y.
*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.
Run Club
When: 6PM
Where: Runners Roost, 2120 Ford Street, Golden, CO
3-5 Mile no-drop runs for all paces.
Join us for some casual miles around Golden and drinks after!
Free parking is available at Runners Roost Golden for all participants. Contact goldenrunnersroost.com with any questions about routes, pace, or other details. ALL are welcome!
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Golden Game Guild Mini Paint Night
When: 6-9PM
Where: Golden Game Guild, 1209 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Come in and paint your minis! This casual event is designed to offer a time for mini painters to come and paint together! Bring your own paints or use ours! Our library features complimentary paints for you to use while you are here!
Admission: $10 / $5 for Students
Economic Development Commission (EdComm) Meeting
When: 6:30PM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
School of Rock - The Musical
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
Bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning smash hit musical from Broadway to Golden! Based on the hilarious hit movie, this musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. While teaching pint-sized prodigies, Dewey falls for the school’s beautiful, but uptight headmistress, helping her rediscover the wild child within. Watch as this sub turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band, sensationally performed live by the production’s young actors every night!
Age recommendation: Fun for middle school and older; the 1990 movie was PG-13
The Buffalo Rose is sponsoring this production. Tell your server that you are seeing the show tonight, and receive 15% off your bill!
