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
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 – Moe 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.
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
Timestamps - A Solo Exhibit of Ricky Tims
(through October 18, 2025)
Ricky Tims has enjoyed a rich and exciting career in quilting, winning numerous awards at national and international exhibitions. Ricky has shared his skill through patterns and teaching his methods, but has been fortunate to keep a large collection of his creations and the time has come to display this amazing journey of creativity in a single exhibit.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
Voices of Wildlife - A Solo Exhibit by Sue Sherman
(through October 18, 2025)
Sue Sherman is a fibre artist living in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada (close to Toronto). Building upon a lifelong passion for all the fibre arts, and following a career in engineering, Sue emerged as a full-time fibre artist in 2017. As an avid traveler and nature photographer, Sue works with her own photos to create lifelike imagery in quilted textile art.
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Buffalo Bill Days
When: All day
Golden will again be hosting its annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration. This event dates back to the 1940s as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill's grave.The Buffalo Bill Days Committee has expanded the activities through the years and it is now the largest community festival held in Golden. The event draws many people from surrounding communities who enjoy bringing their families to a wholesome, small-town community event.
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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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State Swim Meet
When: All day
Where: The Splash Water Park, 3151 Illinois Street, Golden, CO
The Splash is proud to host the Colorado State Summer Club Swimming Association (CSSCSA) State Swim Meet on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27.
Please note:
- The lap pool will be closed during the meet and will reopen each day after the competition ends.
- The leisure pool (with slides!) will remain open with regular hours.
Come cheer on the athletes or enjoy a day in the sun—just plan accordingly if you're looking to swim laps!
Visit splashingolden.com for information.
Saturday Morning Run and Social Walk
When: 7:30AM
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
Mini Golden Farmers Market
When: 8AM-1PM
Where: Golden High School, 701 24th Street, 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 location change occurs this week only due to Buffalo Bill Days.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
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The Mindful Birder
When: 8-10AM
Where: Lookout Mountain Nature Center, 910 Colorow Road, Golden, CO
Join us on a new take on the traditional guided bird walk— one that focuses less on identifying species and more on observing behaviors. Stop, listen, and learn. Be in the moment! Birding is not only a great way to feel more connected to the outdoors, but also a mindfulness tool that can unlock great mental health benefits. We will have some binoculars to share, but please bring your own if you have them.
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Introduction to Dye Painting with Sue Sherman
When: 9:30AM-3PM
Where: Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, 200 Violet Street, Suite 150, Golden, CO
Sue Sherman is a quilt artist and concerned nature lover, often depicting endangered or threatened animals in her designs, using painstakingly detailed dye painting and/or raw edge applique of hand dyed fabrics.
Sue will supply all the dyes, painting tools and fabric for this INTRO to DYE PAINTING class - so you can learn her techniques, and about the supplies and materials she uses.
See her works in the gallery as the exhibit opens - and hear Sue's explainations of her inspiration the night before at the OPENING- then attend this class on Saturday with Sue - before she heads back to Canada.
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Buffalo Bill Days Parade Watch Party
When: 10AM-12PM
Where: Mountain Toad Brewing, 900 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
The Buffalo Bill Days parade starts at our intersection so we’re opening early! Stop by for beers or coffee and watch the parade from our patio!
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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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Amazing Garden Printmaking
When: 10AM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Students will create prints using a gelatin plate, and their own selection of plant material. We will use open acrylic paint as our ink and create designs with leaves, blooms, roots etc, transferring their natural textures and shapes onto an assortment of papers. Students will be guided through specific steps to create various outcomes. We will adhere two selected prints in class to wooden panels. Everyone will take home two finished art pieces, well as a stack o’prints. The process is user-friendly, fun and immensely satisfying.
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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
Clear Creek Corridor Cleanup
When: 11AM-1PM
Where: Archer Parking Lot, 304 10th Street, Golden, CO
Join us to volunteer for our new Saturday trash pickups through the summer. Volunteers will be dispersed along the creek corridor and nearby streets to pick up trash along flat surfaces of the trails and sidewalks and in parks and parking areas. Supplies provided.
Luau Open House
When: 11AM-4PM
Where: Avalanche Harley Davidson, 18425 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
We're having an open house party! Food, Drinks, Music, & Great Times! Join Us For a Rumbling Great Weekend!
Gallery Tour - Tom Van der Sloot
When: 11-11:25AM
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.
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Natural Tips to Support Healthy Sleep
When: 12-12:45PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Are you dreaming of a good night's sleep? There are a variety of natural sleep solutions that can support you in making sound, restful, and rejuvenating sleep a reality. This includes increasing the nutrient density of the diet, practicing proper sleep hygiene, and adding sleep-supportive supplements that can help you achieve those z's. Join us and discover the steps to foster quality, healthy sleep every night.
Presented by: Christina Berg, MBWP
Sponsored by: Natural Grocers
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Acrylic Painting on Wood Bookmarks
When: 1-2:30PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Learn to create a mini piece of decorative art using acrylic paint on wood! Participants will make bookmarks with a beautiful mountain starry night landscape. All materials will be provided.
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State 38 Cocktail Class
When: 4-5:30PM
Where: State 38 Distilling, 400 Corporate Circle, Suite B, Golden, CO
Want to learn how to become a State 38 Distilling mixologist? Join us for an evening under the still and barrels to learn how to create two signature State 38 cocktails. Come learn the history behind State 38 Distilling and how we make our wide portfolio of spirits. During this time you will be able to taste two spirits of your choice.
Garden Party Clay Workshop
When: 5:30-8PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Flowers, gnomes, critters, and more! Come make art for the outdoors. Ideas and techniques for pieces like mushrooms, fairy houses, bird nests, and cottages will be provided, or, come with your own idea, and we can help you make it come to life!
This class provides clay, tools, use of studio equipment, and firing of work made during class. Instructor Stephanie Schmidt will have clay ornament stands and accessories available for purchase at the time of the workshop.
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