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
(through Summer 2026)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.
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
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)
Indigenous women have persevered through hundreds of years of oppression and numerous attempts to destroy their culture. Explore modern Native fashions that utilize ancient Indigenous jewels and learn about prominent Native women in contemporary American society.
Discovery Awaits: Indigenous Connections, Epic Events, Glimpses of Golden, 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
Medallion Quilts by Cindy Vermillion Hamilton
(through July 18)
Cindy is a self-taught folk artist bringing new life to traditional quilt design using unique arrangements of color and pattern. Her specialties are hand-pieced and hand-quilted medallion, sunflower and sunburst designs.
NORTHEAST GALLERY
It’s All About…the Face, the Place, the Story by Phyllis Cullen
(through July 18)
A retrospective collection of quilts by an artist with her own diverse set of voices, of portraits, animals, landscapes, messages and stories.
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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
Marv Kay Day
When: 9AM-1PM
Where: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street, Golden, CO
Join us in honoring the legacy of one of Golden’s most beloved leaders at this free community celebration. Marv Kay was a pillar of the Golden community — a decorated athlete, coach, professor, former mayor, and tireless civic advocate. The day includes a free Zumba class, information on City recreation programs, and free entry to the Golden Community Center all day!
This is a perfect opportunity to experience the Golden Community Center's diverse program offerings and enjoy a day of free, family-friendly fun. This event is provided in partnership with the Golden Civic Foundation.
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Sketching in the Exhibit Galleries
When: 9-10:30AM
Where: Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave, 987½ Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO
Join us for a guided sketching class. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Buffalo Bill Museum and be inspired by historic prints and posters. Participants will have a guided tour of the museum’s collections and sketch in the exhibit area under the guidance of an art instructor. No experience required! All art supplies and museum admission are included in the price. Questions? Email the museum at buffalobill.museum@denvergov.org or call 720-865-2160.
Event is for ages 15+. Please register here.
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Walking Tour
When: 9:30-11:30AM
Where: Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO
Ready for an outdoor Colorado experience like no other? Treat yourself to a guided tour across Dinosaur Ridge with a highly trained guide. You’ll explore the dinosaur tracks and bone fossils, local history, and geology of Dino Ridge during this 1.5-mile walk on a paved trail. A shuttle bus takes your small group from the Visitor Center to the starting point and you walk back with many stops along the way. Designed for ages 10 and older.
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Courage Walk
When: 10AM
Where: Jefferson County Administration and Court Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO
10:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast
11:00 a.m. Courage Walk Kickoff
In partnership with the 1st Judicial District Attorney's Office, this event honors the strength and courage of survivors in the aftermath of crime.
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
Let's Taco 'Bout Organics!
When: 12-12:45PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
We're talkin' tacos, folks! Discover fresh and exciting ways to take fiesta to a whole new level using 100% organic produce and organic fillings and toppings. Get your taco fix, and lettuce teach you why organics are so avocado this world!
Presented by: Christina Berg, MBWP
Sponsored by: Natural Grocers
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Arbor Day Celebration
When: 12PM
Where: Golden Cemetery, 755 Ulysses Street, Golden, CO
Golden's Forestry Team is excited to host an Arbor Day celebration with the community. Join City staff for this family-friendly event at the Golden Cemetery. Free tree seedlings and hot dogs will be available while supplies last. City staff will give a live tree planting demonstration at 12:00 p.m., and be on hand to offer any guidance and answer tree-related questions from the community. No registration is required. /*Events*/
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.
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*/
Testicle Festival
When: 5PM
Where: VFW Post 4171, 15625 W. 10th Avenue, Golden, CO
It's that time of year again! Lots of fun to be had! come down and try some testicles (Rocky Mountain oysters)! Come down and support your local VFW auxiliary!
$20/plate
Food - Drinks - Fun & Raffles
Chicken for the chickens
Raffle Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00
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Cannonball Comedy
When: 7PM
Where: Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, 303 N. Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
Cannonball Comedy returns! Join us for a night of laughs in the taproom! Free to attend! Hosted by Josh Mazek and featuring the following comics: Janae Burris, Korey David and Jared Chandler. Food Truck: Rollin’ Bones BBQ
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Pump Boys and Dinettes
When: 7:30PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden, CO
Set on Highway 57, PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES is a toe-tapping, crowd-pleasing musical packed with country charm, catchy tunes, and down-home humor. Join the grease monkeys at the gas station and the sassy waitresses at the Double Cupp Diner for a night of unforgettable songs and feel-good fun!
