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
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
DeLong Park Weedbusters
When: 8-10AM
Where: DeLong Park, 395 23rd Street, Golden, CO
Golden Parks and Recreation is using DeLong Park as a pilot project for the City’s first organic park location. This means that they will be using only natural, organic products for all plants and grasses. No synthetic chemicals will be used in our maintenance practices.
A group of weed-busting volunteers meets weekly at DeLong Park on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon to weed out invasive species. Interested community members can join the group.
The DeLong Park Weed Busters are always happy to bring in new members, and training on weed identification is provided!
Women's Exercise and Bible Study
When: 9-10AM
Where: First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Meets weekly on Tuesday.
Golden Seniors - Coffee Klatch
When: 9AM
Where: Golden Welcome Center, 1010 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Hey, Golden Seniors! Join your friends at the Visitors Center for coffee every Tuesday morning!
Sponsored by Golden Pond Retirement Community and Golden Visitors & Information Center
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Baby Time - Registration Required
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!
Registration required
Medicare Workshop and Mini Health Fair
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
Several top Medicare carriers will be on site to give you time to view different plan options.
More information
To reserve your seat, call: 303-384-8100
For more information call Kathy: 720-468-8799
Sponsored by Kathy Noel Insurance
Preschool Time - Registration Required
When: 10:15-10:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Create a lifelong love of reading with interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme and dance together for added fun!
Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!
Triad - Senior Safety
When: 1:30PM
Where: Jefferson County District Attorney's Office, 500 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO
Today's Topic: Financial Fraud and Identity Theft
For the September meeting, we will be presenting on the red flags to watch out for with respect to potential financial fraud and identity theft (particularly via online and phone). With the prevalence of fraudsters throughout the world and new technological advances in artificial intelligence (AI), the scammers continue to be creative but there are some basic red flags with all of these scams. Learn how to identify them and protect yourself and your loved ones.
TRIAD of Jefferson County is an organization built on cooperation between senior community members, the District Attorney, law enforcement agencies, and senior service providers. Each are concerned about the safety and security of seniors living in Jefferson County.
Mines Take-Out Tuesdays
When: 3-6PM
Where: Kona Bowls, 1111 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Open until 6:00 p.m. * Mines Students 20% OFF (w/ student ID) * Tuesdays 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Kona Bowls
1111 Washington Avenue (map)
City Council Study Session and Regular Business Meeting
When: 5PM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
To download the agenda for the next meeting, or view archived agendas, minutes or web casts from past meetings, please visit the Agendas, Minutes, Web Casts and Schedules page.
Visit Guiding Golden Council Comments for ideas, thoughts and information from council members pertinent to current and upcoming issues facing the community, as well as contact information.
The Golden Bicycle Cruise
When: 5:30-9PM
Where: Armory Parking Garage, 14th and Arapahoe, Golden, CO
A family-friendly Bicycle Cruise that takes place on the last Tuesday of the month from May to September. Beer, Bands and Bikes!
May 28 - Super Heroes!
June 25 - Jimmy Buffett/Margaritaville
July 30 - Olympics (Red White & Blue)
August 27 - Barbie & Ken
September 24 - Lighted ZOMBIE Prom
Hope to see you cruisin' this summer!!
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Postcarding Party
When: 6-8PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Center for Common Ground (CCG) is a non-partisan BIPOC-led national organization that educates and empowers voters of color in voter suppression states.
Golden Anti-Racism Collective is joining CCG’s postcarding campaign this year to get out the vote in voter suppression states!
Please bring colorful pens and postcard stamps.
The Decaf Muchachos @ Morris & Mae
When: 6-9PM
Where: Morris & Mae, 18475 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Team Trivia Tuesday
When: 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Where: Buffalo Rose Restaurant Sky Bar
Who: The Rose’s own lovely and talented Kelsey Doran hosting
When: Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Prizes? Yes! Gift cards for 1st and 2nd + SWAG for 3rd
Movies * TV * Sports * Music * Science
Trivia Tuesdays
When: 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Sponsored by Upslope Brewing Company
Win prizes!
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Bar Bingo Night
When: 6:30-8:30PM
Where: VFW Post 4171, 15625 W. 10th Avenue, Golden, CO
Bar Bingo tonight @ 6:30 and is open to the public. It’s every Tuesday @ 6:30. Not only can you have a great time, but you’ll be helping veterans and veteran program as well!Come for the food and even some FUNds!
