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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Colorado Environmental Film Festival
When: All day
Where: Green Center, 924 16th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
CEFF is an exciting, inspiring, and energizing event that includes world-class environmental films with representatives from local and national organizations. CEFF screens feature-length and short films by foreign, local, and young filmmakers. True to the spirit of Colorado, this event is supported and attended by people who value the natural world and share a passion for the power and beauty of film. All ages are welcome and there is special programming for children.
Visit www.ceff.net for tickets and more information.
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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
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
Gesture and Live Model Drawing Workshop
When: 9AM-3PM
Where: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus, 809 15th Street, Golden, CO
Participants will be introduced to gesture drawings, how they describe the action of the figure and serve as the foundation for life drawings. We will devote ample practice time to drawing gestures from life drawings and with a live model.
Building upon the gesture, we will give participants a variety of form creating techniques. By adding contours, shadowing and other techniques, the gestures become three dimensional representations of the figures.
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Blacksmithing
When: 9AM-12PM
Where: Golden History Park, 1020 11th Street, Golden, CO
Have you always wanted to learn about blacksmithing but you’ve had trouble finding a good option? Join our volunteer every third Saturday at Golden History Park for a fun morning of observation and learning about blacksmithing. Our recreated blacksmith shop, complete with historic tools and coal-fired forge, will transport you to the 1800s. Bring your technical questions and your camera and we’ll take care of the rest.
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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
Sewing Bee
When: 10:30AM-3PM
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Golden, 17707 W. 16th Avenue, Golden, CO
Once a month the church hosts a sewing bee where people can bring whatever project they're working on to get help or just hang out. This is also an opportunity for get help troubleshooting problems you may be having.
Feel free to bring lunch and snacks.
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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!
Foods for Fitness
When: 12-12:45PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
Ever wonder why some foods help you go the extra mile, while others seem to hold you back? Learn which foods best support your active body and discover new recipes to help you fuel up before, during and after exercise.
By Christina Berg, MBWP
Sponsored By: Natural Grocers
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Reclaiming Land, Reclaiming Joy: Black History Month Panel
When: 1-2:30PM
Where: Jeffco Open Space, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 100, Golden, CO
This conversation will explore how Black communities are reclaiming lands shaped by painful histories and transforming them into spaces of healing, joy, and belonging. Panelists will reflect on resilience, outdoor equity, and ways to create more inclusive landscapes—particularly within predominantly white communities.
Free, registgraion required.
Age 13+ with adult.
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2026 Golden Fashion Show
When: 1-5PM
Where: Connects Workspace Red Rocks, 18475 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Get ready for the most glamorous afternoon of 2026, where fashion takes center stage at the Golden Fashion Show!
Get ready for an amazing collaboration of style at the 2026 Golden Fashion Show benefitting Stacy Fowler!
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Reclaiming Land, Reclaiming Joy: Black History Month Panel
When: 1-2:30PM
Where: Jeffco Open Space, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 100, Golden, CO
This conversation will explore how Black communities are reclaiming lands shaped by painful histories and transforming them into spaces of healing, joy, and belonging. Panelists will reflect on resilience, outdoor equity, and ways to create more inclusive landscapes—particularly within predominantly white communities.
Free - registration required
Age 13+ with adult.
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Golden Silent Book Group
When: 1-2:30PM
Where: Golden Library, 1019 10th Street, Golden, CO
Join the Silent Golden Book Group—a cozy series held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from January through March. Adults gather to read in peaceful silence for one hour, followed by 30 minutes of optional conversation and mingling. Refreshments are served at the start, so settle in with your current read. No deadlines, no prep—just reading and connecting at your own pace.
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The Odd Couple (Female Version)
When: 2PM
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!
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 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*/
Mustache Competition
When: 5PM
Where: Golden City Brewery, 920 12th Street, Golden, CO
Think you've got the chops to compete in GCB's first annual mustache competition? Impress the bartenders and win a gift card!
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The Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
We are delighted to bring you the regional premiere of a brand-new comedy by the same playwright who brought us our award-winning hit, A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN. Tensions flare when a forced-to-downsize Michigan matriarch and her grown children clash over everything from tofu to Toledo to goal posts to Gordon Lightfoot. It's a laugh-out-loud look at the battles we never outgrow, no matter how old we get.
