The Friday Tour
When: All day
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Each Friday, join us for an hour of exploring a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each tour covers a specific theme and on these dates our focus will be: Locomotives!
Tours are subject to change and are based on guide availability. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety of museum resources to help bring the subject to life with the understanding that guests are welcome to continue their visit on their own after the tour.
Friday Tour Tickets - $3 each plus General Admission ($10 adults, $5 kids 2-15, $8 seniors 60+).
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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
Toddler Time - Registration Required
When: 10:15-10:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
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.
Registration required
The Great Wealth Transfer
When: 12-1PM
Webinar with Dave Sprague and Marshall Moore, On Tap Credit Union
We are just beginning to undergo an unprecedented transfer of wealth from the Baby Boomer generation as they age and eventually pass on wealth they’ve accumulated. In this session, we will dive into some of the background of how we got here, how this massive wealth transfer might look, and how we can prepare the inheritors of estates and wealth to manage it effectively and purposefully, and to truly appreciate the incredible contributions of the Boomer generation to our economy and modern lives.
Golden Hayride Outpost 2 Step Friday
When: 4-10PM
Where: Golden Hayride Outpost, 17695 South Golden Road, Golden
Friday nights just got a whole lot more exciting in South Golden! Grab your partner and get ready for a hootin' good time!
Nature Journal Club: Drawing Fundamentals
When: 5:30-8:30PM
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road, Golden, CO
Including drawings in your journal can enhance your nature observation and identification skills and help you remember what you see. Learn and practice fundamental drawing techniques for creating images in your nature journal including contour drawing, gesture sketching, blocking in shapes, and more.
Free
Teen After Hours: Teen Iron Chef
When: 5:30-8:30PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
There’s always something fun happening when the library shuts down! Teens are invited to think outside the box and compete for prizes in this culinary contest inspired by the popular cooking show. We provide mystery ingredients, equipment, and refreshments for famished chefs, while they provide the creativity.
No cooking experience is required, and all skill levels are welcome! This after hours event is for the 12-18 crowd. Registration is required.
Funding was generously awarded by The City of Golden's Thriving Communities grant program.
CSM Women's Soccer - WSOC vs UCCS
When: 6PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Stermole Stadium, Golden, CO
State 38 Cocktail Class
When: 6-7:30PM
Where: State 38 Distilling, 400 Corporate Circle, Suite B, Golden, CO
Join us for an evening under the still and barrels to learn how to create two signature State 38 cocktails. We will then lead you through the creation of two signature cocktails at your own cocktail making station. The cocktails for this class will include the Chai Manhattan and the Bohemian Mule (Absinthe) Enjoy the company of others, sip from our large spirit portfolio, and leave learning fun new recipes you can try at home. Each individual will get to take home a State 38 Distilling tasting glass.
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Jeff Goodwin @ Morris & Mae
When: 6-9PM
Where: Morris & Mae, 18475 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
CSM Women's Volleyball - Orediggers vs Westminster
When: 7PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Lockridge Arena, Golden, CO
