CURRENT EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUMS
When: All day
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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
The winners of the Center for Railroad Photography & Art’s 2024 John E. Gruber Creative Photography Contest have been announced, and these award-winning images are now on display at the Museum.
Without Words
Shining a spotlight on how railroaders have communicated over the years using sight, sound and code
LOWER GALLERY
Hidden from History: A Century of Women in Railroading
This captivating display explores the invaluable contributions of women in the railroad industry over a 100-year period, showcasing their roles in a field traditionally dominated by men.
FOOTHILLS ART CENTER - ASTOR HOUSE
1133 Arapahoe Street (map)
303-279-3922
CLOSED New Year's Day, President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day
Red Rocks Community College Visual Audio and Media Arts
(through March 30, 2025)
Annual show of multimedia and graphic design featuring the students from RRCC. Photography, videography, advertising design and package design feature the creative process of commercial oriented art forms.
2025 Members' Show
(through April 20, 2025)
Our annual love letter to the talented community of artists that supports us
as members.
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
(through August 2025)
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 in 2025.
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
Stars Over the Rockies
(through April 19, 2025)
Stellar means exceptional or outstanding. It also means of or relating to stars. Stellar Quilts, then, are star quilts that are also exceptional quilts. Judy Martin’s design skill shines like the stars in this exhibit of her star quilts from 2000-2022. From patriotic, to classic 2 color, to vibrant – vibrating color combinations, Judy’s ability to combine colors and multiple stars and star blocks – will have you seeing stars everywhere.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
19th Century Blues: It's More Than Indigo
(through April 19, 2025)
This traveling exhibit includes 25 study quilts made by members of the American Quilt Study Group. These quilts have been inspired by an historic quilt representing the exhibit theme and study period, and signage describes the inspiration quilt and the learning experience of the maker.
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TriceraTOTs
When: All day
Where: Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center, 17681 W. Alameda Parkway, Golden, CO
9:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Join us at the Discovery Center for this fun, 30-minute craft and storytime! Tickets can be purchased for children aged 2+. Children 1 and under and adults are free to attend, but please limit the total number of children attending in your group to three (3) to leave room for other families due to limited open spots.
$5
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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
Wellness Retreat
When: 9AM-4PM
Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO
Spend a day working on your own health and wellness goals! This day includes mindfulness activities, reflection, envisioning your big picture, goal setting, journaling, coping with derailment, a yoga class, breathing techniques, relaxation, and more. Start your year off right and take a look at where you want to be, what you want to accomplish, and what would steps would help you.
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Price: $50 per/person
Location: Bear Creek Meeting Room
For more information please reach out to jstacey@cityofgolden.net
Digital Fabric Printing Made Easy with Jennifer Rapacki
When: 9:30AM
Where: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 200 Violet Street, Suite 150, Golden, CO
This full day class will go through all the terminology and settings that digital artists discuss with such ease - but that sound overwhelming when you just want to dabble and see if digital artwork and fabric printing is for you. Jennifer will walk you through how to edit, enhance and prepare photos/graphics for printing on fabric. Also learn to make a customized background that looks pieced but is not. Detailed step-by-step instructions for exercises will be provided. This is a hands-on class, so you need a laptop you are very familiar with and the FREE version of Photoshop Elements.
$75
Goldens in Golden After Pawrty
When: 10AM-10PM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Golden Retriever Ice Sculpture
Swag & Raffle Items
Pup Cups from Happy Cones
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Rancher Hat Bar Pop Up at Buffalo Rose - Customized Hats for You & Your Dog
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Craft the ultimate cowboy hat for you AND your pup at the Rancher Hat Bar! Add a little Western flair to your day and make memories worth wagging about.
Buffalo Rose (main venue)
Volunteer Recruitment Fair
When: 10AM-1PM
Where: Jeffco Open Space, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 100, Golden, CO
Are you looking for a way to give back, connect with nature, and make a meaningful impact? Join us at our Volunteer Recruitment Open House, where your passion meets purpose!
Are you looking for a way to give back, connect with nature, and make a meaningful impact? Join us at our Volunteer Recruitment Open House, where your passion meets purpose! Explore all the positions we have available, including patrol, trails, nature education, gardening, and more.!
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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.
Reservations
Goldens in Golden @ FAC - Astor House
When: 10AM-5PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
All paws welcome to Foothills Art Center during the annual Goldens in Golden event!
Foothills Art Center will activate the courtyard and gallery space with a mini market and retail shop – selling artisan dog treats, dog art and dog gear. There will be goodies and activities for dogs including pup patties from Bob’s Burgers, photo ops and custom pup portraits!
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 - 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
Goldens in Golden
When: 11AM-1PM
Where: Golden Welcome Center, 1010 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Celebrate Golden Retrievers in Golden with lots of fun, fanfare, fluff, and photo ops.
Trained, friendly, and leashed dogs are invited, and owners are kindly requested to please clean up after their dog.
The event is weather permitting.
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Foods for Fitness
When: 12-12:45PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Ever wonder why some foods help you go the extra mile, while others seem to hold you back? Learn which foods best support your active body and discover new recipes to help you fuel up before, during and after exercise.
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The Adventures of Juan Bobo / Las Aventuras de Juan Bobo - MAP Children's Theater
When: 1PM
Where: Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Golden, CO
Meet Juan Bobo: a lovable, clumsy, and playful child who always seems to stumble into hilarious situations! Told in both Spanish and English and based in Puerto Rican folklore, this show will be a unique and exciting experience for all ages. Join us on a journey filled with laughter as Juan Bobo takes us on his many adventures, where his silly mix‐ups lead to some unforgettable lessons.
Conoce a Juan Bobo: un niño amable, torpe y juguetón que siempre termina en situaciones jocosas! Contada en Español e Inglés y basada en cuentos del folclor Puertorriqueño, esta obra será una experiencia única y emocionante para todas las edades. Acompáñanos en esta jornada llena de risas y diversión en la que Juan Bobo nos lleva a disfrutar de sus muchas aventuras, en donde sus traviesas confusiones nos ayudan a aprender lecciones inolvidables.
PAWS for Reading @ the Library
When: 1-3PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Read with a four-legged friend from the Denver Pet Partners! Dogs are the perfect reading companions because they create a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment for sharing books. Children must be able to read independently and are encouraged to share a favorite book.
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Hari-Kuyō: Japanese Buddhist and Shinto Festival of Broken Sewing Needles
When: 4-4:30PM
Where: GoSew Collective, 16250 South Golden Road, Golden, CO
Short presentation on the history of Hari-Kuyō with some examples of Japanese style needle pillows and festival shrine.
Free
Morning After Grace
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Written by Carey Crim, this heartfelt and witty play explores the unexpected connections and second chances in life as three seniors navigate love, loss, and new beginnings. A hit show from The Purple Rose Theatre – the same theater that brought A Jukebox for The Algonquin to MAPAC, is perfect for those who appreciate humor and warmth in the face of life's surprises.
