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, A Visit to the Wild West, Adversary to Advocate, Legacy on Lookout Mountain
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
Rocky Mountain Muses: Rob Bell
(through June 28, 2026)
As a painter Rob uses his choices of color, deft rendering and unique backdrops to elevate the humble nude into dramatic contemporary portraits of his models.
Aiming to Miss: Tom Sarmo
(through July 12, 2026)
Tom Sarmo returns to the pure joy of exploration and experimentation in his latest imaginative works.
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.
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
The Murph Challenge
When: 9AM
Where: SOVRN, 150 Capital Drive #230, Golden, CO
Join us at Sovrn Performance Lab for Murph, a workout honoring fallen service members.
What is Murph?
- 1 mile run
- 100 pull-ups
- 200 push-ups
- 300 air squats
- 1 mile run
Come challenge yourself, honor the day, and be part of something bigger!
Brunch at the Rose
When: 9AM-2PM
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
Grand Re-Opening: Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center
When: 9AM
Where: Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center, 17681 W. Alameda Parkway, Golden, CO
Be among the first to see the totally unique new exhibition on prehistoric Colorado wildlife and landscapes-- tickets are available online NOW.
Get Your Tickets Now and Enjoy Reserved Free Parking!
$12 ADULTS
$10 CHILDREN 3-12
AGES 2 AND UNDER NO CHARGE
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Quiltmaking is our Therapy
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: Golden Quilt Company, 1108 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
This workshop combines hand making and slow stitching projects with mindfulness exercises. Based on my book “Hands On Mindfulness” we look at the power of intention, finding balance and flow, and dealing with perfectionism. Experience level: We are all beginners at slowing down to appreciate our Mind-Body connection. For sewists and non-sewists.
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Opening Day - Splash Water Park
When: 10AM-5PM
Where: The Splash Water Park, 3151 Illinois Street, Golden, CO
Visit splashingolden.com or call 303-277-8700 for information.
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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
Give Your Body Some TLC With OPCs!
When: 12-12:30PM
Where: Natural Grocers, 2401 Ford Street, Golden, CO
You’ve likely heard of phytonutrients like polyphenols and carotenoids, but what about OPCs? In this class, we’ll unpack these powerful plant MVPs and
why they’re worthy of your attention to support head to toe health. You’ll also
learn how adding an OPC supplement can help you maximize their impact and
help you experience their full body benefits!
Presented by: Christina Berg, MBWP
Sponsored by: Natural Grocers
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Anniversary Party @ Mountain Toad
When: 12-10PM
Where: Mountain Toad Brewing, 900 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO
13 years of making our own luck!
Join us Memorial Day weekend as we celebrate 13 years with you! We'll have food trucks, an ice cream truck, special anniversary glassware, and "lucky 7" special release of seven tadpole beers.
DJ "There's an Ape for That" will be spinning Yacht Rock and Disco 45s on Friday night from 6-8pm.
Saturday we'll have Chicken Coop Willaye bluegrass band from 2-4pm followed by Cat on a Tin Roof funk/jam band from 5-7pm
Cinderella - MAPAC Children's Theater
When: 1PM
Where: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, 1103 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO
A peachy keen update on a classic tale! By day, Ella toils at her stepmother’s gas station, but she dreams of attending the shindig of the year at the diner next door. With help from her buddies and a dash of magic, she just might get her wish. Come join Cinderella and her friends for a rockin’ good time!
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*/
Soundbath
When: 6:30-7:45PM
Where: PranaTonic Yoga & Wellness, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 210, Golden
Join us for an immersive sound and vibrational experience! Relax and be ready to be taken on a sound healing journey with various types of instruments including crystal singing bowls, Himalayan bowls, gongs, drums, a handpan, and more.
This is a beautiful opportunity to slow down, allowing ourselves some space to rest. The vibrations from the different instruments have a way of penetrating into our cells and retuning our bodies, bringing us back into equilibrium. This can be a very therapeutic, energetic, and/or relaxing and peaceful exploration. Please bring layers and an eye mask, which will enhance your overall experience.
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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!
