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Calendar details for Sunday, Jan. 26th

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
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

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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Church Services

When: All day

The following Golden churches have information about services on their websites:

Calvary Episcopal Church
Fairmount Bible Church
Faith Lutheran Church
First Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Flatirons Community Church
Golden Church of Christ
Golden Church of the Nazarene
Golden Presbyterian Church
Golden Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Hillside Community Church
Jefferson Unitarian Church
Rockland Community Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church

If your Golden church/mosque/temple would like to be listed, please let us know, and we will add you.

Pancake & Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser

When: 8-11AM
Where: Golden Event Center/Golden Masonic Lodge, 400 10th Street, Golden, CO

The Order of the Eastern Star will be holding a Pancake & Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser to support Eastern Star projects and our Rainbow Girls youth group. This is open to the public.

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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Members Only Sewing Circle

When: 2-6PM
Where: GoSew Collective, 16250 South Golden Road, Golden, CO

Once a month sewing circle for members only. Bring any stitching project you want to work on. Sewing, knitting, crochet, beading. Build community and finish those projects! Last Sunday of every month.

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Morning After Grace

Morning After Grace

When: 2PM
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.

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Welcome to Yoga, An Invitation to Newcomers!

When: 3-4:15PM
Where: PranaTonic Yoga & Wellness, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Golden

Welcome to Yoga, An Invitation to Newcomers! with Rob Reed
Sundays Date: 1/12/2025 - 1/26/2025
Welcome to Yoga
An Invitation to Newcomers!
with Rob Reed

Have you ever found yourself intrigued by yoga but felt hesitant to attend your first class? Perhaps you worry about not being flexible enough, fearing embarrassment due to your limited knowledge, or concerned about what other participants might think?

This three-week workshop aims to help you conquer those fears by introducing you to yoga and its various styles, ensuring that your experience in class feels welcoming and approachable.

$45 to Sign up for all 3 classes
or $20 drop in

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Golden Library Discussion Book Group

Golden Library Discussion Book Group

When: 3-4PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO

Book some time to discuss great reads!

Today’s Title:  The Library by Bella Osborne

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Board Game Night

When: 5-9PM
Where: Mountain Toad Brewing, 900 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO

Sunday Board Game Night 5pm-Close! Bring in your own or play one of ours. $1 pints while you are playing!

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