GOLDEN CULTURAL ALLIANCE MEMBERS
American Alpine Club
710 10th Street
Golden, Colo. 80401
(303) 384-0110
americanalpineclub.org
The American Alpine Club promotes and preserves the climbing way of life. We protect the places we climb, advocate for American climbers around the world, preserve climbing’s history and chronicle climbing achievement. The AAC’s ongoing commitment to inspiring and supporting climbers dates back to 1902, when the country’s leading climbers and conservationists banded together to form the Club.
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road
Golden CO 80401-1145
720-865-2160
www.buffalobill.org
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave has something to offer visitors of every age. The museum collects and interprets the history of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody and the multicultural cast who toured nationally and internationally with his shows. Located in Lookout Mountain Park, the museum has breathtaking views of Golden and Denver, exhibits, hands-on activities, and a mechanical horse for child-age visitors to ride.
City of Golden – Visit Golden
923 10th Street
Golden, CO 80401
visitgolden.com
303-279-2282
Through collaborative marketing efforts, Visit Golden positions Golden as a premier destination in Colorado by promoting its unique attributes to residents, regional visitors, and out-of-state travelers.
Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering
American Mountaineering Center
710 10th St.
Golden, CO 80401
www.coloradocowboygathering.com
The Colorado Cowboy Gathering (CCG) is dedicated to exploring, presenting and preserving the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage of the American West. CCG is an organization that believes in a world where a handshake means something and that the Code of the West is a powerful way to teach our children to live a life of integrity, commitment and respect. CCG celebrates the wisdom, artistry and ingenuity of western folkways through exhibitions, statewide outreach educational programs, and a premier annual event held in January – a vital link to the past, present and future, and where the traditions of the cowboy and the Code of the West are shared through stories, poetry, song and verse.
Colorado Environmental Film Festival
PO Box 491
Golden, CO 80402
303-219-0058
www.ceff.net
The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) inspires environmental stewardship and fosters community connection through film. Each year in Golden, CEFF brings together world-class environmental films, thought-provoking filmmaker conversations, and vibrant connections with local and national organizations working toward a healthier planet. From sweeping feature-length documentaries to powerful short films by emerging, local, and international filmmakers, CEFF curates a diverse and compelling program that educates, energizes, and motivates audiences to protect and preserve our natural world.
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Avenue
Golden, Colorado 80403
303-279-4591 or 800-365-6263
coloradorailroadmuseum.org
Discover 150+ years of Colorado’s rich railroad history at this Top 10 Denver Attraction! Open Tuesday-Sunday year-round, the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden features train rides every Saturday (mid-January through mid-August and again in October), with an expanded Thursday–Sunday ride schedule mid-May through mid-August. Tour historic locomotives, cabooses, and passenger cars, plus standard and narrow-gauge rail vehicles that transformed Colorado and the West. Explore the Museum Depot, filled with engaging exhibits and the popular Denver HO Model Railroad Club layout, and check out the outdoor Denver Garden Railway Club layout. Enjoy featured events like Day Out With Thomas™ (September) and THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride (November-December). From hands-on family fun to fascinating history, the Colorado Railroad Museum offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages. All Aboard!
Dinosaur Ridge and Triceratops Trail
16831 W Alameda Parkway
Morrison, CO 80465
303-797-3466
www.dinoridge.org
Dinosaur Ridge is a free, world-famous, interpretive outdoor trail in Morrison includes 300+ dinosaur tracks and a historic dinosaur bone quarry. A NEW indoor exhibit, “Deep Time Detour,” depicts conditions in the Age of Dinosaurs represented by fossil evidence at Dinosaur Ridge. Triceratops Trail in Golden is a 1.5-mile, gravel hiking trail located one block east of 6th Avenue and 19th Street in Golden, Colorado. The trail winds between large, vertical walls of sandstone and into reclaimed clay pits.
Foothills Art Center Creative Campus (Education)
809 15th St.
Golden, CO 80402
foothillsartcenter.org
Foothills Art Center at the Astor House (Exhibits)
1133 Arapahoe St.
Golden, CO 80402
foothillsartcenter.org
We create stronger community through art.
Located in historic downtown Golden, Foothills Art Center leads and inspires the community through art, education, and cultural excellence with engaging exhibitions and dynamic arts programming for learners of all ages.
Golden Beer Talks
@ The Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington Ave.
Golden, CO 80402
www.goldenbeertalks.org
Golden Beer Talks is a homegrown endeavor organized by a few local citizens passionate about nurturing community connections, supporting local businesses, and learning a little something new now and then. An evening hosted by Golden Beer Talks centers around a brief, informative and entertaining presentation by an expert on an irresistibly enticing topic. Held at the Buffalo Rose—located next to downtown Golden’s welcome arch—each event features beer for sale from one of our local breweries, along with a variety of delicious food and drink offerings from the Buffalo Rose kitchen and bar.
Golden Chamber of Commerce
1010 Washington Avenue
Golden CO. 80402
303-279-3113
goldenchamber.org
The Golden Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, has been at the forefront of promoting economic prosperity in the Greater Golden Area since its establishment in 1920. Rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit that defines Golden, the Chamber works tirelessly to support local businesses, collaborate with community stakeholders, and improve the quality of life for all residents. Through our mission of economic enhancement and promotion, we create a thriving environment where businesses can flourish and community members can prosper.
Golden Concert Choir
P.O. Box 18014
Golden, CO 80402
goldenconcertchoir.org
The Golden Concert Choir is an adult community choir. We offer people who love music an opportunity to sing and improve their vocal skills in an encouraging and friendly environment. There is open enrollment for all vocal parts at the start of each term in September and January, during which newcomers are welcome to join the choir. While there are no formal auditions for the Golden Concert Choir, members do need to be able to match pitch to the piano.
Golden History Museum & Park
923 10th Street
Golden, CO 80401
www.goldenhistory.org
Golden History Museum & Park engages and inspires visitors through preserving and sharing Golden’s history. Founded in 1938 as the Jefferson County Historical Museum, today GHM&P is a cultural campus in downtown Golden.
The Golden History Museum is a family-friendly modern museum with changing exhibits, hands-on gallery, and multi-use theater. The Golden History Park is a three-acre outdoor learning lab with historic and reproduction buildings that replicate a 19th century mountain homestead.
Golden Landmarks Association
1224 Washington Ave. #30
Golden, CO, 80401
(303) 279-1236
www.goldenlandmarks.com
Golden Landmarks Association is a volunteer organization that is actively involved with preserving the structures, natural features and artifacts of historical significance in and around Golden. View our collection of old photographs at our office and on our web site, and copies can be purchased. Volunteers are needed for our latest projects; one is the restoration of the old Brickyard House on Golden Gate Canyon Road. An example of bricks made in Golden at the turn of the century is the Spaghetti Factory in Denver. We also research Golden’s history and share these stories with the public.
Golden Welcome Center
1010 Washington Avenue
Golden CO. 80402
303-279-2282
goldenwelcomecenter.org
Located in the heart of downtown, the Golden Welcome Center serves as “Golden’s Front Door” for both visitors and residents seeking information, recommendations, and connections to the community. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Welcome Center is staffed by friendly and knowledgeable volunteers who are eager to share local insight on attractions, dining, shopping, outdoor recreation, and activities throughout Golden and Colorado. Guests can explore a wide variety of brochures, maps, and travel resources, while also browsing a small souvenir shop. They also offer a contemporary boardroom and scenic creek-side patio available to rent for meetings, receptions, and special events.
Golden Public Library
1019 10th St.
Golden, CO 80401
303-235-JCPL (5275)
jefferson.lib.co.us
Jefferson County Public Library enriches lives and our community by providing equitable and free access to information, experiences, and opportunities. Visit the Golden Library to borrow books, movies, magazines, and more; use our free technology; or learn and connect with neighbors through programming for all ages.
Jefferson Symphony
PO Box 546
Golden CO 80402
303.278.4237
www.jeffsymphony.org
The Jefferson Symphony is an all volunteer orchestra based in Golden, Colorado. Under the leadership of Music Director Dr. J. Arturo Gonzalez, the JSO just finished its 73rd season. The 75 member orchestra performs regular season concerts from October through May as well as an outdoor pops concert each August. JSO musicians perform in small groups at two recitals each season, also held in Golden. The JSO hosts the Young Artist Competition, in which outstanding young musicians from the best music schools in the U.S. compete in a live competition for the chance to perform an entire solo concerto with the orchestra and receive cash prizes.
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
1224 Washington Ave. Suite 200
Golden, CO 80401
(330) 935-3044
www.minersalley.com
Miners Alley Performing Arts Center is located in the heart of Downtown Golden, in the former Meyer Hardware building at 11th & Arapahoe Streets. Miners Alley presents award winning theatrical productions throughout the year. From Neil Simon Comedy to Noel Coward Farce, MAPAC endeavors to capture the mind while tickling the funny bone, and send you off no worse for the wear. Featuring a full service bar in the Lobby/Lounge and Art Gallery.
Mines Museum of Earth Science
1310 Maple Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 273-3815
mines.edu/museumofearthscience
The Mines Museum of Earth Science offers educational and exotic mineral, fossil, gemstone, meteorite, and historic mining displays on two floors. Highlights include an introductory video on area geology, as well as interactive displays on radioactivity and ultraviolet minerals. A Special Exhibit Room hosts prominent precious metal and changing exhibits. Irwin Hoffman’s mining murals grace the main gallery. An outdoor geologic trail features outcrops containing fossilized dinosaur tracks, logs, and leaves. Guided tours are available by appointment.
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet Street, Suite 150
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 277-0377
www.rmqm.org
The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum celebrates the art, history, and creativity of quilting through dynamic exhibitions, educational programs, and community engagement. From extraordinary nineteenth-century bed quilts to innovative contemporary textile art, RMQM offers visitors an inspiring look at quilting across generations and cultures.
The Museum presents rotating quarterly exhibits, artist talks, guided tours, workshops, youth education programs, and special events throughout the year. Home to the Sandra Dallas Library—recognized as the largest quilt research library west of the Mississippi—RMQM houses more than 7,500 books, periodicals, patterns, and archival resources dedicated to quilt history, techniques, design, and research.
The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum welcomes visitors of all ages to discover the stories, artistry, and traditions stitched into every quilt.