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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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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CSM Baseball - Orediggers vs Ft. Hays State
When: All day
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Jim Darden Field, Golden, CO
12:00 and 3:00 p.m.
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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
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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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
Sewing Bee
When: 10:30AM-3PM
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Golden, 17707 W. 16th Avenue, Golden, CO
Once a month the church hosts a sewing bee where people can bring whatever project they're working on to get help or just hang out. This is also an opportunity for get help troubleshooting problems you may be having.
Feel free to bring lunch and snacks.
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9-Year Anniversary Party @ Holidaily
When: 11AM-10PM
Where: Holidaily Brewing Company, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, CO
Come celebrate nine years of Holidaily Brewing Company
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Gallery Tour - Members' Show
When: 11AM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
A Gallery Guide will lead you in a 25-minute tour, exploring exhibition themes and artworks through focused observation and engaging conversation.
If you're visiting with a group of 10 or more, consider booking ahead of time by calling 303-279-3922.
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Demystifying Micronutrients
When: 12-12:45PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Micronutrients, including vitamins and minerals, are necessary for driving every biological process in the body, from energy production to immune function. In this class, we'll uncover what makes micronutrients vital to our health, which micronutrients are essential (and commonly missing) from our diet, the best food sources, and the surprisingly easy ways to increase your daily intake.
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8th Annual Valentine's Day Beer + Chocolate Truffle Pairing!
When: 12-9PM
Where: New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, CO
Love is in the air, so join us for a flavordome of deliciousness this Valentine's Day! We have joined up with the Master Chocolatiers at Piece, Love & Chocolate to showcase five of our brews with five perfectly crafted truffles! This year we are offering THREE DAYS for you to come claim your pairing:
* Thursday, Feb. 13
* Friday, Feb. 14
* Saturday, Feb. 15
Just purchase your ticket(s); then come in at any time on any of those three days to claim your pairing. Check out the tantalizing tastebud experience below.
* Walk in the Parfait Raspberry Lemon Yogurt Sour + White Chocolate Truffle
* Limoncello Groove Cream Ale + Olive Oil Lemon Truffle
* Horchata Express Horchata Stout + Almond Truffle
* Golden Haze IPA + Passion Fruit Truffle
* Barrel-Aged Shadowland Imperial Stout + Caramel Pecan Turtle Truffle
CSM Women's Basketball vs. Chadron State
When: 1PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Lockridge Arena, Golden, CO
Sew a T-Shirt
When: 1-6PM
Where: GoSew Collective, 16250 South Golden Road, Golden, CO
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.
CSM Men's Basketball vs. Chadron State
When: 3PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Lockridge Arena, Golden, CO
Golden American Legion Dinner
When: 5-7PM
Where: American Legion Post 21, 500 9th Street, Golden, CO
Burger Night
Plain Hamburger $9.00/with Fries
Cheeseburger $10/with Fries
Onion Rings $1/extra
Dessert
Public Welcome
www.goldenpost21.org
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Craft & Sip Date Night at the Mines Museum
When: 6-8PM
Where: Mines Museum, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO
Join us for a delightful experience where you’ll create your very own geode resin and crystal charcuterie board while sipping delicious drinks and enjoying the museum's exhibits after-hours.
Only $75 per person, which includes one drink and a beautifully crafted board.
With spots in high demand, we kindly urge you to secure your place in advance by calling 303-273-3815.
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Soundbath
When: 6:30-7:30PM
Where: PranaTonic Yoga & Wellness, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Golden
Join us for an immersive sound and vibrational experience! Relax and be ready to be taken on a sound healing journey with various types of instruments including crystal singing bowls, Himalayan bowls, gongs, drums, a handpan, and more.
This is a beautiful opportunity to slow down, allowing ourselves some space to rest. The vibrations from the different instruments have a way of penetrating into our cells and retuning our bodies, bringing us back into equilibrium. This can be a very therapeutic, energetic, and/or relaxing and peaceful exploration. Please bring layers and an eye mask, which will enhance your overall experience.
$35
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Galentine's Day
When: 7:30-9:30PM
Where: Gnarly's, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Golden, CO
Join us for this incredible and hilarious line up of female comedians!! Galentines day is sure to be an absolute hoot!
Bring the ladies or drag your partner along to laugh the night away!!
Love Letters
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Valentine’s Weekend Only! Love Letters is an intimate and touching play that traces the lifelong relationship between two friends through their written correspondence, revealing the power of words and the deep connection that endures across time. Written by A.R. Gurney, directed by Warren Sherrill, and starring MAPAC’S own Lisa DeCaro and Len Matheo, it’s a poignant exploration of love, missed opportunities, and enduring bonds.
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