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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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!
CSM Women's Swimming Alumni Meet
When: 9AM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Natatorium, Golden, CO
CSM Men's Swimming Alumni Meet
When: 9AM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Natatorium, Golden, CO
National Public Lands Day: 6th Avenue Trail Cleanup and Reseeding
When: 9:30-11:30AM
Where: Triceratops Trailhead Parking Area, Lot A, 19th Street, Golden
The 6th Avenue Trail is an important area connecting southwest Golden and the Colorado School of Mines campus area to the Clear Creek corridor. Volunteers will be helping with a reseeding project on the West 6th Avenue Overpass Park (19th Street overpass over Hwy 6) as well as a trail cleanup along the 6th Avenue Trail from the School of Mines campus north towards the Clear Creek corridor and south towards the Jefferson County Government Center.
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2024 Pastel Workshop with Jane Christie
When: 9:30AM-3PM
Where: Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Join Jane as she guides you on your artistic journey using her unique approach in creating a successful painting. Enjoy a fun, stress free environment in which to relax and create. Jane is a signature member of the Pastel Society of Colorado, the Pastel Society of America, PAAC, associate member of WAOW and an international awarded artist.
All levels are welcome. Experience is not necessary. If you’ve taken from her in the past please feel free to come, start painting or join new students as Jane covers the 3/3’s theory, pastel techniques, the value study, pastel exercises and painting.
Friends and Non-members $160 / Catalyst Members and Above $130
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Raise a Reader Festival
When: 9:30AM-3:30PM
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
All aboard! It's full steam ahead for future readers at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of engaging activities that will set the little ones in your life on the track to lifelong learning.
Read. Write. Sing. Play. Talk. And get your little ones ready to read this fall!
Raise A Reader provides kids with fun and easy ways to get ready to read while supporting parents and caregivers with the tools and resources for building literacy skills. With a month full of activities, including a StoryWalk®, Story Times and a free book giveaway, Raise A Reader prepares little ones for lifelong learning!
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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Family Time - Registration Required
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.
Registration required
Drag Bingo
When: 11AM-1PM
Where: Holidaily Brewing Company, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, CO
Join us at the Golden Taproom for Drag Bingo with hostess Shirley Delta Blow and friends for delightful food and beer while playing some bingo!
This event is served with a healthy portion of fun and will have you beaming with joy. Come in for a delicious brew, a hearty gluten free meal from The Savage Beet and stay for the party. Celebrate with friends or make some new ones! Of course, there will be prizes and some musical numbers.
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Quick Class: Everyday Essential Oils for Health
When: 12-12:30PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Essential oils are enjoyable, versatile, and natural products with a multitude of uses beyond their scents alone. Discover the basics of how essential oils support health and learn how to build your own essential oil kit.
Presented by: Christina Berg, MBWP
Sponsored by: Natural Grocers
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Shakespeare in the Parking Lot - Romeo and Juliet
When: 12-1PM
Where: Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave, 987½ Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot is exactly what it sounds like—an abridged performance of Romeo and Juliet. The performance takes place in and around our pick-up truck “set” that we drive to the parking lot.
Bring your own lawn chairs.
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CSM Football Homecoming
When: 1PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Marv Kay Stadium, Golden, CO
CSM Women's Volleyball - Orediggers vs Colorado Mesa
When: 5PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Lockridge Arena, Golden, CO
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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Colorado Haunted History: Murder, Mayhem and Madness Tour
When: 7:30PM
Where: Golden Visitors Center, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Golden, Colorado is known as the home of Coors Brewery and the School of Mines; however, during this haunted history tour, hear tales of the wild, wild west that this town once was. Tales include lynchings, shootouts, murder, and mayhem. See the park named after an innocent man hanged by a mob and the location where Golden's 'Night of Terror' took place. Hear what nefarious activities used to take place on top of Golden's Castle Rock, what paranormal activity may have forced a building to be shortened by one floor, and much more.
Due to the Wild West nature of the stories of the "Murder, Mayhem and Madness Tour", some salty language may be used and some stories may be disturbing. Parental guidance is strongly encouraged for children under 13.
Tour costs $30 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under. Reservations required.
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