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.
Based on a true Story – Maureen Scance
(June 7 – August 24)
The title of my show reflects the narrative nature of these nineteen
new narrative works on paper. Each piece tells a story rich in detail,
giving mystery and drama — meant to pique your interest or remind you
of a moment.
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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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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Clear Creek Corridor Cleanup
When: 7-9AM
Where: Golden History Museum, 923 10th Street, Golden, CO
Meet each Monday morning on the creekside patio of the Golden Natural History Museum. Volunteers should check-in at the table on the patio to sign in, receive their parking permit, and receive any necessary gear and instructions for the activity. Volunteers can check-in anytime beginning at 7:00 a.m. and volunteers may help for as long as their schedule allows, but we finish by 9:00 a.m.
Municipal Court Criminal Arraignments
When: 8AM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
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Let's Dance - 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
Mondays with the Mayor
When: 12-12:30PM
Join Mayor of Golden Laura Weinberg every Monday on Facebook Live to hear about the latest in the City of Golden. Mayor Weinberg will share updates and answer questions about City projects, upcoming events, and more!
Paper Circuits: Light Up Your World! - FULL
When: 1-2PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Curious about creative circuitry? Learn how to turn paper and LEDs into a cool light-up project while exploring the basics of circuits and switches. By the end, you’ll be able to design and build your very own glowing creation!
A Golden BEYOND Days event: Recommended for 3rd through 5th graders.
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Virtual: Active Minds Monday
When: 2-3PM
At Jefferson County Public Library, we foster continuous learning and connections. Keep your minds engaged every Monday! Be sure to explore our website for additional weekly event options, including call-ins and livestreams.
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GURA Bus Tour @ City Hall
When: 5PM
Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO
The June meeting for GURA will be a bus tour around the City to examine potential new Urban Renewal areas.
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Heart of Golden Community Meeting
When: 5:30-6:30PM
Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO
The Heart of Golden project aims to make the Clear Creek Corridor more usable 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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The Fundamental Principles of Art
When: 5:30-7:30PM
Where: Foothills Art Center, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Whether you’re beginning your artistic journey, returning to your art after some time off, or simply interested in refreshing your basic skills, you’ll find our group of artists welcoming and supportive. We enjoy experimenting in a personal way with the tools of the trade such as color, line, composition, values, shapes, and other essential skills. All levels of experience are welcome. Acrylic, oil paint, watercolor, gouache, and any drawing medium are welcome. We meet on Monday nights from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Explorer & Creator Members $40 / Catalyst Members $80 / Non Members $110
Golden Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting
When: 6-7:30PM
Where: City Streets Facility, 1300 Catamount Drive, Golden, CO
Join the Planning Department to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. For more information visit the project page for Golden's Comprehensive Plan.
Teach Me to Play! Mondays
When: 6-9PM
Where: Golden Game Guild, 1209 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Join us and others in the community to learn a new board game every week! Each week we'll select a new game to teach all guests.
Every guest has a chance to take home their own copy of the week's game for FREE!
Admission: $10 for participating guests
Sight Singing Class
When: 6-7:30PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
A generous grant from the Golden Civic Foundation is allowing the Golden Concert Choir to offer a Sight Singing class, led by David Bell, Director for free to adults who would like to learn to read music for rhythm and pitch before they have heard it performed. This is a huge help in singing, but has application to instrumental music as well.
The course begins on June 9, 2025, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Library. Classes will be every Monday for the next 9 weeks, with one week off (to be determined) for a total of 8 class sessions. To reserve your place, please text 720-934-8082, or email scrberger@gmail.com. To sign up, come to the June 9 class.
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Movement Monday Running Club
When: 6:30PM
Where: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 303 N. Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Meet up for a run and celebrate with a beer when you're done! All skill levels welcome! Questions? Email smileuwokeup@gmail.com.
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