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
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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Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day
When: All day
Spring Yard Waste Collection
When: All day
For residents who participate in the City’s Pay as You Throw (PAYT) residential waste collection program, the semi-annual spring and fall yard waste collection are a great time to clean up and compost extra materials.
- Yard waste should be placed at or near where your trash is collected by 7 a.m. on your weekly service day.
- Material may be placed in reusable containers of your choice or in compostable bags available for purchase at home improvement or grocery stores.
- Yard waste for this collection includes grass clippings, pine needles, leaves, weeds, branches, sawdust, ground and chipped wood.
Bike Walk Golden Trail Etiquette Booth
When: 7-9AM
Where: Shelton Elementary School, 420 Crawford Street, Golden, CO
Visit with Bike Walk Golden at their tent site to learn how to be a trail user who leaves others feeling great. Grab a giveaway as a thank you.
Golden Walks: Wednesday Morning Celebrating Life
When: 9-10:15AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
**SAFER AT HOME RESTRICTIONS: This walk is limited to 10 people, we will practice physical distancing, everyone must have a face covering. Please sign waiver before the walk; link below**
TYPE: STSP Weekly | PACE: Conversational | TERRAIN: Mostly sidewalk, some grass/dirt trail, some road | DIFFICULTY: some sloping hills | DISTANCE: Approx. 3 mi | COST: Free
Greetings!
We are delighted to host a weekly opportunity for walking through Golden and talking with each other about everything under the (Golden) sun! Come alone or with friends, or to make new friends! Please feel free to “drop-in” anytime.
We will cover a gentle route at a conversational pace with an emphasis on easy movement and pleasant company.
We will meet at 10:00am on the patio behind the visitor center, make introductions, answer questions and lightly warm up.
If you need to use the restroom, please plan to show up well before 10:00am as we will leave NO LATER than 10:05am. We should be done walking no later than 11:15am. You can of course leave early if you need to!
Please be sure to RSVP so we can notify you in the unlikely event the walk is cancelled. Thank you!
Feel free to contact walking trip host Betty at [masked] or[masked] if you have questions!
First Timers/Waivers: If this is your first time walking with Betty or if you have not completed a Welcome Waiver in 2016, please arrive 5-10 minutes early to connect, learn more about the walk, and complete a waiver. You can also fill out the online waiver here.
Parking: Free parking is available in the parking lot.
Weather: Please come prepared with enough layers and/or protective gear to keep yourself comfortable.
Restroom: Restroom is available inside the center.
Dog Friendly! Please consider whether your dog is calm & well-behaved in a group. S/he MUST stay on a maximum 6' leash; please be sure to bring baggies.
Let's walk!
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Golden Startup Coffee
When: 9AM
Where: Morris & Mae, 18475 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Golden Startup Coffee's mission is to learn, contribute, and inspire. It’s a simple morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members to explore the local entrepreneurial journey together.
Discovery Play
When: 10:15-11:15AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Let's play! Build STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills as you enjoy hands-on fun in this drop-in and self-paced program with your young child.
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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
Virtual/Call In: Hard Times Writing Workshop
When: 3-5PM
Telling our stories can often help process our life experiences and find new paths. This safe and supportive weekly writing workshop is free and open to all.
2024 State of the City
When: 5-7PM
Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO
State of the City, presented by the City of Golden and the Golden Chamber of Commerce, is an opportunity for City of Golden Mayor Laura Weinberg, along with Golden City Manager Scott Vargo, to give their Address to Chamber members, the Golden community, and guests.
Appetizers, light snacks, and beverages will be provided.
Advance reservations required.
Tenderfoot Trekkers - Hiking Basics
When: 6-7:30PM
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road, Golden, CO
This series is all about building your confidence as a hiker, enhancing your skills, and fostering a deep connection with the natural world. For the April program, we will be working towards understanding the essentials of hiking gear, trail etiquette, and safety as the first steps towards embracing outdoor adventures.
Ages 13+
Youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Free
Bingo Night
When: 6-7:30PM
Where: American Legion Post 21, 500 9th Street, Golden, CO
Bingo is open to the public. Everyone is familiar with Bingo, and there is a sign-up sheet at the Club (walk-ins are welcome, too). Every second and fourth Wednesday.
Recharge & Renew: Boundaries and Self-Care
When: 6-7PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Look at boundaries with Coach Taryn Atlas and learn how we can use them more effectively to strengthen relationships, increase our energy and preserve our mental health. Highlighting the tools in Melissa Urban's powerful book, The Book of Boundaries, Coach Taryn will help you walk away with the tools you need to stop justifying, minimizing and apologizing and help you create a life that feels healthier, happier and more free!
Trivia Night
When: 6:30PM
Where: Over Yonder Brewing Company, 18455 W. Colfax Avenue #103, Golden, CO
Save the date beer and brain nerds. Over Yonder Brewing's Trivia Night is back and rebooted, every Wednesday. That's right, form teams of up to six, win prizes, and enjoy Yonder vibes!
Historic Preservation Board Meeting
When: 6:30PM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
SCRIPTprov
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
What happens when a scene from a "legit" play gets hijacked by improvisers?
HILARITY ENSUES! Come join us for all of the action!
$22
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