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
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.
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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UllrGrass Festival
When: All day
Where: Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
The 3-day festival, UllrGrass (named for the Norse God of Winter – Ullr - pronounced ooler) is the brain child and passion project of Chris and Susannah Thompson, long-time Golden residents who felt Golden needed a signature event in the middle of winter to bring the community together. Festival-goers dress in Viking regalia and celebrate community, live music, performing arts and craft beer.
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
In-Store Kids Workshop
When: 9AM-12PM
Where: Home Depot, 16900 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
9th Anniversary Party @ Earth Sweet Boutique
When: 10AM-5PM
Where: Earth Sweet Boutique, 1224 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
We would like to say thank you to all of our wonderful customers with a party that includes FREE food & Drinks
- A Hot Chocolate Bar (Gluten & Dairy free)
- Organic Artisanal, Mojave Marshmallow tasting - Vanilla, Chocolate powdered & "Smore"
- Cupcakes (Gluten free)
- Hot apple Toddy Tasting (AF)
- Finger Foods
- Free Raffle Giveaway
- 20% Off Coupon
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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Collage Workshop
When: 10AM-12PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Explore themes of Memory and Nostalgia using a variety of papers and images to create a unique and personal artwork. Collage artist, Erika Vassallo, will lead participants through choice of materials, composition, use of different adhesives and application techniques.
This class meets twice on February 1st and 15th
Hot Art: Basic Encaustic Techniques 2025
When: 10AM-4PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
All levels, no experience necessary.
This should be the first encaustic class you take! We will cover soooo much information. This is a high energy, hands-on, two-day encaustic workshop. We will explore many encaustic techniques, understanding medium and paint, prepping substrates, fusing wax, layering translucencies, adding/reducing texture, stencils, mark making, image transfer techniques and more. No experience necessary, bring your creativity, and go home with art!
This class meets twice on February 1st and 2nd
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
Gallery Tour - Decomposing/Recomposing
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.
21 Days to Health: Detoxify Your Life
When: 12-1PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Our world is polluted with some 80k chemicals. In week 3 of our 21 Days to a Healthier You series, we will discuss two key ways to minimize their negative impact and discover the benefits of daily detoxification. We will also uncover how to reduce your toxic burden and the toxic burden on our planet. Following the class, turn education into action with a 7-day challenge to detoxify your body and environment. Sign up!
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Valentine Market
When: 12-4PM
Where: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 303 N. Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Sew a Skirt
When: 1-6PM
Where: GoSew Collective, 16250 South Golden Road, Golden, CO
CSM Women's Basketball vs. Adams State
When: 1PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Lockridge Arena, 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.
PAWS for Reading
When: 1-3PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Read with a four-legged friend from the Denver Pet Partners! Dogs are the perfect reading companions because they create a relaxed, comfortable and safe environment for sharing books. Children must be able to read independently and are encouraged to share a favorite book.
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Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
When: 1-2:30PM
Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a table top role playing fantasy game where a roll of the dice can change your future. If you have never played before or are a brand new to questing come roll initiative with other new adventurers! Suitable for ages 12-18.
This is a month-long quest, meeting each Saturday. Registration is required and is for all sessions.
CSM Men's Basketball vs. Adams State
When: 3PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Lockridge Arena, Golden, CO
Virtual: Dungeons & Dragons for Advanced Players
When: 3:30-5PM
Do you love epic fantasy adventure? Dungeons and Dragons is a table top role playing fantasy game where a roll of the dice can change your future. If you are a seasoned adventurer come roll initiative with other heroes! Suitable for ages 12-18.
This is a month-long quest, meeting each Saturday. Registration is required and is for all sessions.
Golden American Legion Dinner
When: 5-7PM
Where: American Legion Post 21, 500 9th Street, Golden, CO
Taco Plate - 2 stuffed tacos for $8 or 3 for $9.00 Includes dessert Public Welcome www.goldenpost21.org
Morning After Grace
When: 7:30PM
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.