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Calendar details for Friday, Jan. 17th

The Friday Tour

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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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  
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

Decomposing/Recomposing
(through February 2, 2025)
An exhibition by three women using found and original photography to create original compositions exploring the themes of memory, value and time. Featured artists: Gayle Gerson, Jean Hultkrans, and Kirsty Saalfrank.

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
English Paper Piecing

(through January 18, 2025)
Presentations of English paper piecing quilters incorporating their favorite motifs.

NORTHEAST GALLERY
WILD!  SAQA Regional Exhibition

(through January 18, 2025)
SAQA | Studio Art Quilt Associates | Colorado, Wyoming & Utah Region 
Let your imagination take you on a journey to a WILD place. Explore ALL things wild, such as untamed wildlands, wild spirit, wildlife, free, and uninhabited places.

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Colorado Cowboy Gathering @ The Buffalo Rose

When: All day
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO

Get ready to saddle up for the 34th Annual Colorado Cowboy Gathering!

For over three decades, the Colorado Cowboy Gathering has celebrated the rich traditions of cowboy life.

Our award-winning performers have come from all over the American West, Canada, and Australia to share stories, songs, and talents that capture the heart of the cowboy spirit.
The performers include 3 Trails West, Floyd Beard, Valerie Beard, Patty Clayton, Doug Figgs, Kacey & Jenna, Peggy Malone, Danny McCurry, Terry Nash, and The Russellers.

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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

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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Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group

Rocky Mountain Quilt Study Group

When: 10AM-12PM
Where: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 200 Violet Street, Suite 150, Golden, CO

Meets the third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the RMQM library.

Join this study group and take part in discussions on quilt history, museum collections and research methodology.

Cost: FREE / Museum admission not included.

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Toddler Time - Registration Required

Toddler Time - Registration Required

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.

Registration required

Why Diets Fail - The Key to Weight Loss

When: 11AM-12:15PM
Where: Golden Welcome Center, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, Golden, CO

Laura Sapienza, Wellness Coach, will explore the reasons why strict diets often fail and the key to sustainable weight loss. Topics Covered: The Long-Term Pitfalls of Strict Dieting, The Impact of Processed Foods On Your Weight, and A Simple Yet Powerful Process to Take Charge Of Your Eating. 

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12 Year Anniversary Celebration @ Cannonball CreekBrewing

When: 12PM
Where: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 303 N. Washington Avenue, Golden, CO

Join us for our 12 year anniversary party January 17th, 18th, and 19th! New beers, merch, music and more! We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Tapping Anniversary Beers
Food Truck: Doublewide Food Truck
Limited Edition T-Shirts
Live Music: Jockey Box 7 PM

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Golden StArt with Leslie Fitzsimmons @ The Eddy Taproom

When: 3-4PM
Where: The Eddy Taproom & Hotel, 1640 8th Street, 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, Leslie Fitzsimmons.
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Wrestling vs. Cal Poly Humboldt

When: 6PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Student Rec Center, Volk Gymnasium, Golden, CO

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Drag Bingo

When: 8-10PM
Where: Mountain Toad Brewing, 900 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO

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