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.
Floating World - Russell C. Banks
(through August 3, 2025)
Captures surreal and magical moments of cruise ship vacations through candid photography.
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 stitchedlayered 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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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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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
Golden Farmers Market
When: 8AM-1PM
Where: Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets, Golden, CO
The Golden Farmers Market (GFM) is produced and managed by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization in Golden, Colorado. A long-standing tradition in the Golden community, we strive to contribute to the success of local food growers and producers, as well as other businesses, and create vibrant community gatherings. The revenue generated from vendor sales commission helps to cover market operating expenses and directly benefits small businesses and the economic development of the Golden Community.
The market is located at the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
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Yoga in Parfet Park
When: 9-10AM
Where: Parfet Park, 10th Street and Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
This special face-to-face class is one of several pop-up classes in the park. We will include a flowing yoga style and meditation for all levels.
Donations are appreciated. Pre-registration is required at least 30 minutes before class.
Fresh Start
When: 9AM-1PM
Where: Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO
People with active warrants in Gilpin or Jefferson counties in the following categories will have an opportunity to resolve their case without being arrested:
• Low-level, non-violent misdemeanors and traffic offenses
• Select low-level non-violent felonies which have been reclassified as misdemeanors
• Some class 5 and class 6 felony property offenses and class 4 drug felonies
The Fresh Start event will not only benefit individuals with outstanding warrants but will cut down on the costs to taxpayers and allow law enforcement to direct their resources toward offenders who commit higher level crimes and directly victimize others in the community.
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In-Store Kids Workshop
When: 9AM
Where: Home Depot, 16900 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Full Walking Tour @ Dinosaur Ridge
When: 9:30-11:30AM
Where: Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO
The Full Walking Tour is a guided tour of the East and West sides of Dinosaur Ridge. A volunteer guide will interpret the dinosaur tracks and bone fossils, local history, and geology during the one-way, 1.5-mile tour on a paved trail will take 1.5-2 hours. All walkers require a ticket to be transported via a shuttle bus to their starting point. This tour is designed for participants ages 10 and older.
Tour Specifics:
- $24 per person (All walkers require a ticket to be transported via a shuttle bus to their starting point)
- 1.5-2 hours
- Admission to the Exhibit Hall is included with each ticket
- Masks are required on the shuttle bus (ages 3+).
- Tour may be called off for active precipitation, temps below 32 degrees, or lack of registrations.
- Appropriate attire: comfortable shoes, sun hats, sunglasses, removable clothing (windbreakers, fleeces, etc…)
- Bring drinking water
- Minimum of 2 and maximum of 13 participants
Learn more and to register at:
https://dinoridge.org/visit-dinosaur-ridge/full-walking-tour/
Open House @ Golden History Park
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: Golden History Park, Arapahoe and 11th Streets, Golden, CO
We’re ready to see you for our next Open House! See sparks fly at the blacksmith shop. Take a lesson at the schoolhouse or make a craft in the historic Reynolds Cabin. Explore the Pearce Cabin and learn how the woodstove works. There’s enough fun at the Golden History Park for the whole family!
Visit on select Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., May through August. Join in hands-on activities, learn about pioneer history from our interpreters, and see special demonstrations. See history in action and transport yourself to the 1800s!
Every Day is Earth Day Celebration
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: DeLong Park, 395 23rd Street, Golden, CO
This special event at Delong Park celebrates Weedbuster Volunteers' and the City's commitment to sustainability with a pesticide-free park, home to native Colorado plants, local pollinators, insects, birds and wildlife. Fun for the whole family, including pollinator identification, face paintings, native botany showcase, educational displays, discussions about the importance of protecting our environment, giveaways, and more!
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.
Reservations
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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Summer Volunteer Fair
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
Colorado’s largest railroad museum is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping guests learn about the fascinating and important roles that railroads have played (and continue to play) in the history and development of the Centennial State.
During the fair, you can learn about volunteer opportunities, meet team members, and sign up for volunteer training classes. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. We seek outgoing people who love to share and work with others while following volunteer safety standards and codes of conduct.
To learn more about volunteering and/or to sign up as a volunteer, please visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org/volunteers, or contact Deputy Director Robert Kramer at rob@crrm.org or call (720) 274-5149. All Aboard!
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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
4 Year Anniversary Luau Party
When: 11AM-3PM
Where: The Eddy Taproom & Hotel, 1640 8th Street, Golden
We’re turning 4 years old, and we’re throwing a celebration you won’t want to miss. Join us for our kid-friendly/dog-friendly Luau-themed anniversary party packed with sunshine, savings, and unforgettable experiences.
Swap Meet
When: 11AM-4PM
Where: Avalanche Harley Davidson, 18425 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Whether you’re looking to make some space or find that perfect addition to your bike, SwapMeet Saturday has something for everyone. Bring your Harley gear, from apparel to bike parts, and join fellow enthusiasts in a lively marketplace atmosphere.
Cannonball Creek Brewing Summer Market
When: 12-3PM
Where: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 303 N. Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Mineral ID Day
When: 1-4PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines Museum, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO
Let us identify your most mysterious gems, fossils, and minerals!
- Limit of 3 specimens per visitor
- We will only provide identification, not valuation
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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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Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp - MAPAC Children's Theater
When: 1PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
The best known story from 1,001 Arabian Nights, Aladdin’s story tells of exotic places, fascinating characters and mysterious doings. Join Aladdin in his adventures as he discovers the treacheries of Evil Magicians, the magic of Djinnis, and the beauty of friendship.
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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.
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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.
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Golden Super Cruise
When: 5-8:30PM
Where: South Golden Road, Golden, CO
There will no longer be entertainment, official vendors, an information line or email contact. The Cruise has always been yours and you know the drill. If you’ve been a participant or spectator, come out as usual. If you’re new to the Cruise, start at South Golden Road and jump in. It’s easy and the people are great. Support the City of Golden and Golden businesses because they’ve always been our gracious hosts. Thank you very sincerely for the perfect job of picking up and packing out trash. Point of important courtesy: Drive straight through all roundabouts, but ESPECIALLY at South Golden Road and Ulysses at the top of the hill. Tell others and use it as a cooldown and space it out to come back around through the Quaker roundabout.
Golden Super Cruise
The Golden Outpost will have live music by Rundown and two food trucks--Mac Nation Cafe and GB Fish & Chips.
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Ring of Fire
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
A high-energy musical that brings the legendary songs of the legendary Johnny Cash to life. Ring of Fire weaves Cash's iconic hits into a story of love, resilience, and the American spirit. This production is a must-see for fans of timeless country music and the Man in Black's enduring legacy.
