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
809 15th Street (map)
303-279-3922
CLOSED Wednesday, New Year's Day, President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year's Eve Day
Creative Campus Opening May 18, 2024
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
Discovery Awaits: Highlights from the Collection, Signs O' The Times, Confection Perfection: Jolly Rancher Company, Epic Events, Legendary People, the History Lab, and the Touch Gallery
The Salon: Golden High School 150th Anniversary Exhibit || Topo-Embroideries: Works by Kathy Mitchell-Garton (through May 4, 2024)
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
Evolutions CFE
(through July 20, 2024)
The Evolutions CFE show never disappoints with the variety of entries. The jurors have made their choices of the quilts that will be in the exhibit, and we think you will be surprised and delighted with the quilts.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
Thorns & Spikes | The 4 Common Corners
(through July 20, 2024)
It is amazing to see what comes from a creative group of people challenging each other to create original quilts for a theme. They take 4 months to develop and create their work for each theme. This exhibit is the result of the THEME challenge "Thorns and Spikes" for a group who all live in the Common 4 Corner states, and the only rule is that their work represents these states.
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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
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 UCCS
When: All day
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Jim Darden Field, Golden, CO
3:00 and 6:30 p.m.
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Golden StArt with Jenny Wilson
When: 8-9AM
Where: The Brick Room, 1112 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Golden StArt is a joint one-hour coffee meetup program designed to bring artists in the area together with the Golden community to meet and talk about art. Come and join us for drinks and apps with artist, Jenny Wilson.
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Special Meeting of the Community Sustainability Advisory Board and Planning Commission
When: 9AM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
Agendas and Meetings page on the City of Golden website
Toddler Time
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.
Register
Local Food System Community Listening Session
When: 12-3PM
Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden
Jefferson County Public Health would very much like to hear from you about your local food system experiences and priorities, in order to improve food access and production in Jeffco.
We will gather in a shared space for learning, collaboration, and discussion. Lunch will be provided. Spanish/English Interpretation will be available upon request.
Over the past few months, the Food Systems and Policy team at JCPH has taken a close look at the different pieces of the food system in Jefferson County, including where food is produced and accessed (farms, community gardens, stores, food pantries, and more). They have also surveyed county plans and zoning regulations to better understand how existing policies and zoning regulations may help or hinder our community’s access to nutritious foods. They will share what they’ve learned, but most importantly, they want to hear from YOU about your experiences and priorities to improve food access and production in Jeffco.
Please contact Lisa Long at llong@jeffco.us with any questions.
Please REGISTER by May 1 so we may plan for food, interpretation, and other accommodations: JeffCo Community Listening Session Registration
We hope to see you there!
Kyffin Krawl
When: 5-10PM
Where: Avenue Vision, 1323 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
What is the Kyffin Krawl - Derby Style?
Building on the success of the Kyffin Experience last year, this year we're adding a pub crawl to the Kyffin Experience. Picture a silent and live auction filled with opportunities to meet other Kyffin families and have fun building community.
Night at the Mines Museum
When: 5-9PM
Where: Mines Museum, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO
Enjoy the museum after-hours, with all its wonders illuminated and ready for exploration! Take in live music, grab a drink from the bar, and partake in special activities run by our favorite local museums.
It promises to be a night of fun and discovery!
Admission: FREE
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Cannabis Unveiled
When: 5:30-7PM
Where: PranaTonic Yoga & Wellness, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Golden
Join us on May 3rd at 5:30pm for an exclusive workshop where all your burning questions about cannabis will be answered!
Led by Abby Payne, RN and Certified Cannabis Nurse, this workshop delivers a deep dive into the history and science of cannabis, offering insights into how it interacts with the human body.
$35
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Meet the Orchestra
When: 6-8PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
You're warmly welcome to join us for a performance by the young musicians of the Bell Middle School Orchestra! Our live music recital promises a journey filled with harmonious wonders, where everyone is invited to listen and enjoy.
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Band Concert
When: 6:30-7:30PM
Where: Golden High School, 701 24th Street, Golden, CO
Presented by the Golden High School Music Department
The Full Monty
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
This ten-time Tony Award nominee musical mixes razor-sharp humor with toe-tapping pizzazz, for a must-see upbeat comedy! While spying on their wives at a “Girls’ Night Out,” a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo sees how much they enjoy watching male strippers. The jealous guys come up with a bold, unclothed idea for making some quick cash. As they conquer their fears, self-consciousness, and prejudices, the men come to discover that they’re stronger together. With their new courage and convictions, can these lovable misfits really pull it off? Packed with honest affection, engaging melodies, and the most highly anticipated closing number ever!
Age recommendation: 17 and older for adult situations, language, and nudity (the original film received an “R” rating)
