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 2025 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
Traqueros: Mexican Trackworkers and the American Railroad
(through August 2026)
This powerful display explores the invaluable—yet often overlooked—contributions of Mexican and Mexican American laborers who built and maintained America’s railroads.
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
Red Rocks Community College: Visual, Audio & Media Arts
(through March 29, 2026)
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.
Power of Process: A Jeffco School Exhibition
(through April 10, 2026)
Jefferson County Schools k-12 annual exhibition showcasing stand out works of art from students and teachers.
2026 Member's Show
(through May 3, 2026)
Presenting over 70 pieces featuring our diverse artistic talents and techniques of artistic 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 April 2026)
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, and the Touch Gallery.
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
2026 Men's Exhibit
(through April 18, 2026)
MEN’S EXHIBIT 2026 is RMQM’s 18th exhibit of quilts made by men since its opening in 1990. This biennial tradition lives on as visitors love seeing quilts made by men!
NORTHEAST GALLERY
Conversations - A Solo Exhibit by Carol Ann Waugh
(through April 18, 2026)
Carol embarked on this series of quilts to document her life by looking at important events that took place during significant years in her life. Starting with 1948 and ending in 2014 each piece takes the viewer on a visual journey through the past, touching on inventions, science, famous and infamous people, women’s achievements, and popular culture. When people view these pieces up close, they can turn to the people next to them and it starts up a conversation.
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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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Golden Sports
When: All day
Check out the sports schedules for our local teams:
Colorado School of Mines
Golden High School
Bell Middle School
Pawrty in the Courtyard!
When: 7:30AM-5PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Join us in the Foothills Art Center Courtyard for a paw-some party to celebrate Goldens In Golden. Unleash the fun with tail-waggin’ activities for both pups and their humans. Enjoy pawfee before noon, yappy hour starting at 1pm, bark n’ art making, and a pawsitive social scene to mingle with fellow dog lovers. There will also be treats galore for every good woof. Don’t miss this fur-filled day of pups and creativity.
All welcome!
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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
Goldens in Golden Day @ Golden Mill
When: 8:30AM
Where: Golden Mill, 1012 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Throughout what has become a weekend-long celebration of man’s best friend, The Golden Mill will host a number of events, including a Friday night kickoff party, all-day festivities on Saturday, and a Big Game “tail”gate on Sunday. Pup owners will enjoy live music, pup cones, a dog charcuterie cart, exclusive Goldens in Golden merch, and much more. Of course, BrewDog Brewery will have dog-themed beers on tap along with dozens of other cocktails, mocktails and beers, and the Mill will be slinging its delicious food options all weekend long.
Stop by The Golden Mill starting at 8:30 a.m. before heading to the Welcome Arch for the big photo opp.
🍵🌯🍴The Golden Mill will open early with breakfast burritos, the campfire cocktail hot bar, and Astro Coffee Van
The festivities continue after the main event with:
❄️Photo ops next to the Golden Retriever ice sculpture
🍦 Pup cones from Happy Cones
👕 Exclusive Merchandise: Snag official Goldens in Golden gear while it lasts!
🔥 Heated, Dog-Friendly Patios: Stay cozy on our dog-friendly, heated outdoor patios.
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Yappy Hour & A Valentine's Photo Shoot
When: 9AM-1PM
Where: Earth Sweet Boutique, 1224 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Join us to celebrate Goldens in Golden with this fun event at Earth Sweet Boutique. Bring your pup and have some fun!
Since Valentines is just around the corner, we will have a Valentines photo booth set up for you to take pics with your pooch!
For "Yappy Hour" we will have a doggy bar with drinks like "Bark Light" dog beer (coconut water for dogs), "Furball Dog Whiskey" (pumpkin water for dogs), "Champaws Dog Champagne" &" Sauv Bark Dog Wine"
For the humans we will have some NA Hot Apple Toddy for sipping.
We will also have a doggy Bubble machine with flavored bubbles like " bacon & peanut butter" for your dogs to chase and enjoy!
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Goldens in Golden
When: 9AM-1PM
Where: Golden Welcome Center, 1010 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Celebrate Golden Retrievers in Golden with lots of fun, fanfare, fluff, and photo ops.
Trained, friendly, and leashed dogs are invited, and owners are kindly requested to please clean up after their dog.
The event is weather permitting.
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In-Store Kids Workshop
When: 9AM
Where: Home Depot, 16900 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
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
Watercolor Workshop
When: 10AM-3:30PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
In this watercolor class, participants will capture what is seen – the scene, the object, or the person in an understandable way. Participants will learn about composition and color, values and abstract shapes, and how to tie all the elements together to create a unique painting. Participants will also explore how to use those elements to communicate the emotion behind the subject matter.
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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
Paul Bunyan - MAPAC Children's Theater
When: 11AM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
Tall tales and heroic feats abound as we rediscover the stories of Paul Bunyan and his beloved Babe the Blue Ox and explore Americana through the stuff of legends!
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Hack Your Health: Detoxify Your Life
When: 12-1PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Modern life brings many conveniences, but also exposes us to thousands of chemicals linked to poor health. In Week 3 of our 3 Essential Hacks for a Healthier You series, you’ll learn how to engage in gentle daily detoxification by taking steps to reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals and support your body’s natural detox pathways with lifestyle habits and key supplements.
By Christina Berg, MBWP
Sponsored By: Natural Grocers
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Saturday Market
When: 12-3PM
Where: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 303 N. Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Introducing Saturday Markets! We'll be featuring a local vendor or artist on the first Saturday of each month from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the taproom! Grab a pint and check out unique gifts and items, and meet the talented business owners!
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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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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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Goldens in Golden After Party
When: 2-7PM
Where: State 38 Distilling, 400 Corporate Circle, Suite B, Golden, CO
After the excitement of Goldens in Golden, keep the celebration going at Golden Hour: Goldens in Golden Distillery After Party at State 38 Distilling. Join us for a dog-friendly, family-friendly afternoon featuring spirit tastings, craft cocktails, signature drink specials, outdoor games, and plenty of space for pups to relax and play. Enjoy fresh Neapolitan-style pizzas from Mischief Pizza, plus a pop-up by Saintly Jewelry, offering permanent bracelets & customizable jewelry with your pets name! Whether you’re visiting or local, come celebrate with us!
Golden American Legion Dinner
When: 5-6:30PM
Where: American Legion Post 21, 500 9th Street, Golden, CO
Every Saturday the Post has a home cooked meal at 5:00 p.m. and Queen of Hearts progressive raffle at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome as guests of American Legion Post 21. Please sign our guest registry located to the left as you enter through the door. www.goldenpost21.org /*Events*/
The Odd Couple (Female Version)
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
From legendary playwright Neil Simon, writer of the original ODD COUPLE, comes this fresh, female-forward twist on a beloved favorite. When neat-freak Florence moves in with her messy, free-spirited friend Olive, sparks fly and hilarity ensues. Packed with sharp wit, big laughs, and unforgettable characters, this modern classic proves opposites really do attract…chaos!
