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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TriceraTOTs
When: All day
Where: Main Visitor Center, 16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Golden, CO
9:00 and 10:00 a.m.
Join us at the Discovery Center for this fun, 30-minute craft and storytime! Tickets can be purchased for children aged 2+. Children 1 and under and adults are free to attend, but please limit the total number of children attending in your group to three (3) to leave room for other families due to limited open spots.
$5
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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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VALENTINE'S DAY DRINK and DINING Specials
When: All day
ABEJAS
807 13th Street
303-952-9745
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THE BUFFALO ROSE
1119 Washington Avenue
303-278-6800
DIRTY DOGS ROADHOUSE
17999 W. Colfax Avenue
303-384-3644
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FOOTPRINTS
3050 Illinois Street
303-277-8755
Menu
GOLDEN CITY BREWERY
920 12th Street
303-279-8092
NOMAD TAQUERIA + BEER GARDEN
18485 W. Colfax Avenue
303-215-2511
WRIGLEY'S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL
18200 W. Colfax Avenue
303-277-1551
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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
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
Valentines Pancakes & Pro Tips
When: 10AM
Where: Avalanche Harley Davidson, 18425 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Join us for a delicious morning filled with free pancakes, sausage, coffee, and orange juice, all served up alongside expert advice from a master tech!
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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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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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Gallery Tour - Red Rocks Community College, Visual, Audio, and Media Arts
When: 11-11:30AM
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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9th Annual Valentine's Day Beer + Chocolate Truffle Pairing!
When: 12-9PM
Where: New Terrain Brewing Company, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, CO
Love is in the air, so join us for a flavordome of deliciousness this Valentine's Day! We have joined up with the Master Chocolatiers atPiece, Love & Chocolate to showcase 5 of our brews with 5 perfectly crafted truffles! This year we are offering THREE DAYS for you tocome claim your pairing:
• Thursday, Feb. 12
• Friday, Feb. 13
• Saturday, Feb. 14
Just purchase your ticket(s) ahead of time and then come in at ANY TIME during our open hours on ANY OF THE 3 LISTED DAYS toclaim your pairing. Check out the tantalizing tastebud experience below & grab your tickets here before they run out.
• Barrel-Aged Tart Cherry Tributary Sour + Cherry Pie Truffle
• Maple Bourbon Pecan Double Brown Ale + Maple Walnut Truffle
• Hidden Meridian Sour/ Cider Hybrid + Ginger Truffle
• Barrel-Aged Shadowland + Caramel Pecan Turtle
• McIntyre St. Irish Dry Stout + Espresso Truffle w/ New Terrain Logo
PAWS for Reading @ the Library
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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JSO Winter Concert: Shall We Dance?
When: 1PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines, Green Center, 924 16th Street, Golden, CO
Featuring JSO Principal Flute Elizabeth Hicks-Kimmey performing a world premiere of a composition for flute and orchestra by local composer Cherise Leiter
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Layers of Love - Valentine Collage Workshop
When: 3-5PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Join us for a hands-on, feel-good Valentine Collage Workshop where you’ll transform paper, photos, and personal mementos into beautiful, expressive artworks. Whether you’re crafting for a partner, friend, family member, or just yourself, this is the perfect way to slow down, reflect, and create something meaningful.
Date night fun! Wine and nibbles provided. 21+ years old and up.
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Partner Massage Workshop
When: 3:30-5:30PM
Where: PranaTonic Yoga & Wellness, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Golden
Join Alana Waldrop, LMT, for a Two-Hour ‘Couples’ Massage Workshop : featuring a guided 30-minute massage routine you can easily recreate at home.
This workshop incorporates movement and massage techniques inspired by thai yoga, neuromuscular release, swedish flow, and more to create an integrative full-body release. We will be learning practical ways to apply deeper pressure without straining your hands, techniques to finally release those stubborn shoulder knots, and gain a clearer understanding of how massage and connective tissue work together. There will be time for questions throughout the experience.
Bring your partner, friend, family member, or spouse to this intimate, hands-on workshop designed to make self-care—and caring for others—feel more approachable and sustainable in everyday life.
No prior massage experience required!
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*/
Late Night | Local Love
When: 5-7PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Astor House, 1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
This Valentine’s Day, delight your special someone with a unique evening at the galleries. Join us for a late-night celebration that’s all about local love and creativity.
Explore our exhibitions on a mini guided tour or take a self-guided approach to immerse yourself in art. Unleash your creativity in our hands-on gallery, where you can make art inspired by our exhibitions. Feeling adventurous? Try your skills with our new Drawn Discoveries prompt.
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February 14th Dead Red Night
When: 6-9PM
Where: Deep Roots Winery, 1375 Catamount Drive, Golden CO
Come try our dead reds (unlimited tasting), charcuterie, cheese, and truffles.
Dead Red is an unlimited tasting of library reds. Tasting 6+ year old wines we made from 2015 and on. We will talk about each wine, open it and serve, if not ‘dead’. Unlimited tasting with charcuterie, cheese and red wine truffles.
Ready, Set, Throw - Date Night
When: 6:30-9PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Join us for a one night workshop all about throwing clay on the pottery wheel! Come dressed in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and be ready to unleash your creativity. Create a pot you can be proud of with personalized instruction. No prior experience necessary as you will receive a demonstration on how to throw basic forms on the wheel. Bring a date! – a partner, friend, family member, coworker, (or yourself!) anyone who wants to learn about clay in a fun and relaxed environment.
This class provides clay, tools, and firing of work produced at this workshop.
Purchase of one ticket provides admission for 2 people, who will each get to use their own pottery wheel.
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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!
Galentine's PJ Party
When: 8PM
Where: Rock Rest Lodge, 16005 Old Golden Road, Pleasant View, CO
Ladies, get ready! Cute pajamas. Chaotic energy. $2 drinks
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