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.
The Articulate Robots of Chris Mora
(through July 26, 2026)
Metal fabricator Chris Mora creates playful, articulated "robot" sculptures that spark the imaginations with remarkable craftsmanship.
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 Apex
Colorado School of Mines
Golden High School
Bell Middle School
Hyrox Race Simulation
When: All day
Where: SOVRN Performance Lab, 150 Capital Drive, Suite 230, Golden, CO
Reserve your spot in our Hyrox race simulation, and join us for a fun day including prizes from local businesses and a sauna and cold plunge experience!
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Golden Farmers Market
When: 8AM-1PM
Where: Corner of 10th and Illinois Streets, Golden, CO
The Golden Farmers Market (GFM) is produced and managed by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization in Golden, Colorado. A long-standing tradition in the Golden community, we strive to contribute to the success of local food growers and producers, as well as other businesses, and create vibrant community gatherings. The revenue generated from vendor sales commission helps to cover market operating expenses and directly benefits small businesses and the economic development of the Golden Community.
The market is located at the corner of 10th and Illinois Streets.
We appreciate your support of the Golden Farmers Market and Colorado agriculture!
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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
National Trails Day
When: 8:30AM-1:30PM
Where: Jeffco Open Space, 700 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 100, Golden, CO
Volunteers will have the opportunity to construct a new trail, restore unauthorized trails, perform light maintenance, assist with the removal of invasive weeds, and more! We will be at North Table Mountain to celebrate National Trails Day, but we will be shuttling to and from the Open Space Building to keep the Trailhead parking lot available to visitors. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Yoga in the Park
When: 9-10AM
Where: Lions Park, 1300 10th Street, Golden, CO
Join PranaTonic every Saturday morning for Yoga in Parfet Park, a serene outdoor yoga experience set in the heart of Golden, Colorado.
Each week features a different instructor from our talented community, offering a unique flow that reflects their personal style and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just beginning your practice, you'll feel welcomed and supported in this peaceful, open-air setting.
Bring your mat, water, and a friend—and come flow with us under the Colorado sky.
Donation-Based – Pay what you can
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Plants of North Table Mountain
When: 9AM
Where: North Table Mountain, Golden Cliffs, Golden
Explore the plants of North Table Mountain with Botanist Tom Schweich
This is the first ever guided field trip of the City of Golden's largest Open Space! We will cross diverse plant communities where plains and foothills species mingle, including lichen-covered lava cliffs, slickrock and talus, grasslands, and shrublands, looking at and identifying plants as we go. Maybe we will find the Plains Milkweed featured above!
Can't make the 6th? Tom is doing a less formal pre-walk on June 4th.
To secure your spot for the 4th or the 6th and get detailed meetup instructions please fill out and submit this form. Please indicate if you are able to volunteer to shuttle folks.
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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.
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In-Store Kids Workshop
When: 10AM
Where: Home Depot, 16900 W. Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
Pearce Cabin Open House
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: Golden History Park, 1020 11th Street, Golden, CO
Learn about life on a homestead, visit the garden, and enjoy a craft.
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Summer Volunteer Fair
When: 10AM-2PM
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden, CO
Colorado’s largest railroad museum is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping guests learn about the fascinating and important roles that railroads have played (and continue to play) in the history and development of the Centennial State.
During the fair, you can learn about volunteer opportunities, meet team members, and sign up for volunteer training classes. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. We seek outgoing people who love to share and work with others while following volunteer safety standards and codes of conduct.
To learn more about volunteering and/or to sign up as a volunteer, please visit www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org/volunteers, or contact Deputy Director Robert Kramer at rob@crrm.org or call (720) 274-5149. All Aboard!
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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
Cinderella - MAPAC Children's Theater
When: 11AM
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!
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: 1-4:30PM
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.
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Mineral ID Day
When: 1-4PM
Where: Colorado School of Mines Museum, 1310 Maple Street, Golden, CO
Let us identify your most mysterious gems, fossils, and minerals!
- Limit of 3 specimens per visitor
- We will only provide identification, not valuation
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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!
Magic Matinee
When: 2-4PM
Where: Gnarly's, 1224 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Golden, CO
Something magical is going down at Gnarly's Theater — and it’s not your average magic show…
Join us for a wildly fun Magic Matinee packed with jaw-dropping tricks, laugh-out-loud moments, and interactive surprises that’ll have the whole crowd buzzing.
Monthly Brewery Tour @ Holidaily
When: 3-4PM
Where: Holidaily Brewing Company, 801 Brickyard Circle, Golden, CO
Join us for a behind the scenes tour of Holidaily Brewing Company! Tours occur on the first Saturday of every month at 3:00pm.
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*/
