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.
Black Diamonds and Steel Rails
This fascinating exhibit delves into the rich history of coal in Colorado, examining its crucial role in fueling locomotives, driving industrial growth, and shaping the state’s railroads. Learn about the mining industry, the challenges faced by miners, and how this powerful resource connected communities across the Centennial State.
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
Waypoint: From Sketch to Canvas
(through July 6, 2025)
Longtime FAC educator Janet Nunn has shared her quick and rewarding sketchbook techniques with many. This exhibit showcases her travel sketches alongside work from friends and students who have embraced her approach to travel journaling.
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.
This is Native Art: This exhibit brings together more than 35 practicing Native American artists from across the United States, each exploring various aesthetics and compositions while challenging the narrative of what Native American art is and what people expect it to be.
Discovery Awaits: Indigenous Connections, Epic Events, Legendary People, and the 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
SAQA Broad Spectrum: Abundant Palette
(through July 19, 2025)
StudioArt Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) defines an art quilt as ‘a creative visualwork that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.’
TheMontana / Idaho region of SAQA artists were invited to explore the variety ofmeanings, images and experiences evoked by the theme Broad Spectrum:Abundant Palette. This exhibit includes 34 works by 28 artists chosen by asingle juror in a blind process. Using only photographs and the artiststatements, the juror selected works that she determined met the theme, andappeared to show mastery of techniques and expert craftsmanship.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
Colorado Japanese American Women's Quilt Project
(through July 19, 2025)
90women created 9 quilts telling stories of 72 families. Through the use of avariety of materials and designs, each quilt represents a culturally richdepiction of heritage, daily life, and family journeys, providing a tangiblestory of the experiences across generations of women of Japanese ancestry inColorado and neighboring states. The quilts reflect the strength and diversityof Japanese women through their life’s journeys as they raised theirfamilies.
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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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What's Brewing Golden @ The Golden Outpost
When: 8-9AM
Where: Golden Outpost, 17695 S. Golden Road, Golden, CO
This monthly meeting will be on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., hosted by the The Golden Outpost. Each month you will hear an update from City Council, DDA, City of Golden Police, and the Chamber, along with a business spotlight. We hope to see you there!
This meeting is open to all businesses within the Golden area but with a focus on small businesses and restaurants within the City limits of Golden. This meeting is provided as a service by the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Chamber membership is highly encouraged but is not required to attend. Guests are welcome.
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Women's Exercise and Bible Study
When: 9-10AM
Where: First United Methodist Church, 1500 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Meets weekly on Tuesday.
Golden Seniors - Coffee Klatch
When: 9AM
Where: Golden Welcome Center, 1010 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Hey, Golden Seniors! Join your friends at the Visitors Center for coffee! We will meet in the GWC Heritage Community Boardroom Sponsored by Golden Pond Retirement Community and Golden Visitors & Information Center /*Events*/
Baby Time - Registration Required
When: 9:15-9:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Help the littlest minds develop and grow. Bounce, sing, rhyme and read with your baby!
Registration required
Wagon Ride Through Golden History
When: 10AM
Where: Vasquez and Depot Streets, Golden, CO
Ride along an award-winning historian and learn of Golden's 160 year history. Enjoy stories of the individuals who contributed to the town's success, the tides of the local economy through the decades, and enjoy a review of some of our most historic buildings around town.
The Clydesdale-drawn wagon comes with padded seats, and complimentary snacks and water for guests. Rides last approximately 90 minutes and are $55/ticket without standard taxes and fees.
Buy tickets here.
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DeLong Park Weedbusters
When: 10AM-12PM
Where: DeLong Park, 395 23rd Street, Golden, CO
Golden Parks and Recreation is using DeLong Park as a pilot project for the City’s first organic park location. This means that they will be using only natural, organic products for all plants and grasses. No synthetic chemicals will be used in our maintenance practices.
A group of weed-busting volunteers meets weekly at DeLong Park on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. to noon to weed out invasive species. Interested community members can join the group.
The DeLong Park Weed Busters are always happy to bring in new members, and training on weed identification is provided!
Story Time and Craft @ The Railroad Museum
When: 10-11AM
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
Join staff and volunteers at the Colorado Railroad Museum as they share some of their favorite children’s stories with a decidedly railroad theme followed by a fun make and take.
Recommended ages 4-6 years old.
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Free for Museum Members and included with general admission.
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Preschool Time - Registration Required
When: 10:15-10:45AM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Create a lifelong love of reading with interactive Story Time. Sing, rhyme and dance together for added fun!
Keep the fun going with 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Get your child ready to read by sharing books together. Read anything, even the same story over and over!
Senior Lunch Bunch
When: 11:30AM-1:30PM
Where: Lions Park, 1300 10th Street, Golden, CO
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of good food and great company at our Senior Lunch Bunch at Lions Park! This is the perfect chance to enjoy the fresh air, reconnect with friends, and share some laughs over lunch.
Bring a dish to share, your stories, and your sunny smiles! All seniors are welcome.
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Beyond Garage Sales: Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and Nextdoor
When: 1-2:30PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Are you looking to sell things online, but don’t want to deal with shipping? Hoping to get rid of what you couldn’t at a garage sale? Look no further! Come join us in learning how to use Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and Nextdoor to sell to members of your wider community.
Prerequisites: Basic computer and internet skills and your own email address. Bring your password!
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Hand Embroidery Stitchers
When: 1-3PM
Where: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 200 Violet Street, Suite 150, Golden, CO
Join Rita Meyerhoff for this delightful sit-and-stitch in the RMQM library. It’s open to anyone interested in embroidery work, crazy quilts or hand stitching. Bring current projects to work on or start a new one. Get inspired by your other “Crazy Quilt Sisters” along the way.
Cost: FREE / Museum admission not included.
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Local Licensing Authority Meeting
When: 2:30PM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
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Golden StArt with Howard Paul
When: 3-4PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Join us for a happy hour chat with Howard Paul, a respected Denver-based photographer and member of the American Society of Media Photographers Colorado.
Howard shares his experiences from his 2024 African safari and showcases stunning photographs of the animals he encountered. Plus, he offers valuable tips on how to prepare for your own safari adventure.
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The Colorful World of Gardening
When: 4:15-5:15PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Discover the colorful world of gardening! Dig into different soils and learn what makes them ideal for growing and harvesting plants. Uncover the secrets of Colorado’s planting climate, meet beneficial insects, and put your green thumb to work in our garden. Plus, build a hydroponic unit to kick-start your home garden. Bring an adult to join the fun — everyone's welcome; no experience is needed!
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Heart of Golden Next Phase Community Meeting #7
When: 5:30-7PM
Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO
The Heart of Golden project aims to make the Clear Creek Corridor more useable and desirable for residents while providing needed space for Police and City services. This meeting will focus on the East Creek Corridor and Lions Park.
Learn more on Guiding Golden.
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Exploring the Elements of Art
When: 5:30-7:30PM
Where: Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Meeting on Tuesday evenings 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., our group of artists takes on advanced explorations in the elements of art, with an emphasis on refining skills, building on strengths, and supporting areas for improvement. Experienced artists working in any medium, including drawing mediums, are welcome as we meet and support one another in a spirit of fellowship with the intent of finding and/or enhancing our own personal voice.
Explorer & Creator Members $40 / Catalyst Members $80 / Non Members $110
Golden Beer Talks - OFF-SITE AT THE ASTOR HOUSE!
When: 6-7:45PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
An evening hosted by Golden Beer Talks centers around a brief, informative and entertaining presentation by an expert on an irresistibly enticing topic. Each event features beer for sale from one of our local breweries, along with a variety of delicious food and drink offerings from the Buffalo Rose kitchen and bar.
THE ASTOR HOUSE has been part of downtown Golden since 1867. It has served as an elegant hotel, a popular boarding house, a museum, and now an Arts Center. The building has had ups and downs along the way, including more than one fire. In 1972, it was nearly demolished to make room for a parking lot. In 2019 the City was looking to sell it to a private party.
Finally, after an extensive remodeling and a big addition, the Astor House has been reborn as the newest part of Foothills Art Center. Join us on May 20th as Golden Beer Talks visits the Astor House and learns about its long and sometimes tumultuous past as well as its exhilarating present and future.
NOTE: We will not be at the Buffalo Rose this month–we will be one block away, at the Astor House!
It's Golden's own grassroots version of TED talks for the benefit of our own local community--and just for the fun of it. Golden Beer Talks is a nonprofit venture focused on three favorite local things--Golden and Beer and Talking!
Learn more at www.goldenbeertalks.org.
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Team Trivia Tuesday
When: 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Where: Buffalo Rose Restaurant Sky Bar
Who: The Rose’s own lovely and talented Kelsey Doran hosting
When: Every Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Prizes? Yes! Gift cards for 1st and 2nd + SWAG for 3rd
Movies * TV * Sports * Music * Science
Trivia Tuesdays
When: 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Sponsored by Stone Brewing
Win prizes!
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Waterwise Yard Seminar - Bees! & Other Pollinators Too (Virtual)
When: 6:30-8PM
In honor of World Bee Day, let’s look at some of the most common species you may be able to attract. This seminar will touch on honeybees, beekeeping, native bees in Colorado, and plants that provide good habitat for bees and other pollinators too. Great for all levels of gardeners.
Toad Trivia
When: 6:30-8:30PM
Where: Mountain Toad Brewing, 900 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Financial Education Event, But First Chocolate
When: 6:30-8PM
Where: Golden Welcome Center, 1010 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Come learn in a relaxing atmosphere about saving/investing, paying less in taxes, decreasing stock market risk, retirement/future planning, money tips, living benefits, life insurance, estate planning, and more.
Free
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Bar Bingo Night
When: 6:30-8:30PM
Where: VFW Post 4171, 15625 W. 10th Avenue, Golden, CO
Bar Bingo tonight @ 6:30 and is open to the public. It’s every Tuesday @ 6:30. Not only can you have a great time, but you’ll be helping veterans and veteran program as well! Come for the food and even some FUNds!
Pub Trivia
When: 7PM
Where: Atomic Cowboy, 1100 Washington Avenue, Suite 102, Golden, CO
