Golden History Museums 923 10th St. Golden, Colorado 80401 303.278.3557

Regular admission charges apply for entry to the Golden History Center. The fee is always waived for members!

Show & Tell: Highlights From the Collection

Ongoing

See more than 80 objects and photographs from our collection, including Jolly Rancher candy memorabilia and a diorama that depicts Golden as it appeared in 1879. The film “Capturing the Golden Past: 1900-1950” shows daily in our theater, and features first-person accounts from residents sharing fond memories of life in Golden.

Turn It Up: Golden's Musical Memories

Ongoing

This musical extravaganza features a number of instruments including our J. M. Pelton square grand piano (once owned by Colorado Territorial Governor John Evans) and a one-of-a-kind velvet-covered Regal upright piano. You can also hear music from the people behind the music in our Music-Maker Lounge. Square dancing in Golden Gate Canyon or a jam session at the Golden City Brewery are sure to please.

Golden Full Circle: Photos by Scott Dressel-Martin

Ongoing, through Dec. 31, 2012

Any person who has been to Golden, Colorado, holds a picture of it in their mind’s eye. To some it’s a brewery next to a cold mountain stream, to others it’s the big “Howdy” arch, and to still others it’s a Wild West town of myth and legend. Golden Full Circle shows a range of Dressel-Martin’s work—from sweeping 360-degree panoramic images to intimate close-ups—emphasizing the timeless nature of the landscape.

125 Years: The Secret of Success

Closes March 2, 2012

A community partnership project with Golden History Museums, this display has been designed and implemented by the Golden Fortnightly Club.

The Golden Fortnightly Club is still enriching its members’ lives after 125 years. This local women’s club is one of the oldest in the state. Today, the group primarily shares literature and friendship. Read profiles on five longtime members whose roots run deep in Golden and find out how you can join too. (Sorry guys, this club is for women only.)

 

Golden Glass: Colorado Glass Works and Early Bottles

March 16, 2012 – Sept. 28, 2012

The Colorado Glass Works fired up their furnaces in 1887 and started making bottles of every description. Learn about this short-lived industry and see a couple of rare glass canes from the Museum’s collection. We’re also pleased to showcase a selection of other early soda, beer, and pharmaceutical bottles from local collectors.