American Mountaineering Center
The American Mountaineering Center is at the corner of Tenth and Washington, just steps away from the visitors center.

Special Exhibits & Events

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Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
January 30 - April 28
Male Call: Quilts by Men
1213 Washington Avenue

Golden History Museums
February 3: 5 - 7 pm
Golden Full Circle: Photos
Golden History Center
923 10th Street

Golden History Museums
February 18: 10 am - 4:30 pm
Politics as Usual
Golden History Center
923 10th Street

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Foothills Art Center
Hal Shelton: Vistas, Mountains and Canyon Lands

January 16 - March 16, 2012
Foothills Art Center
809 15th Street

Golden History Museums
March 17: 11 am - 3 pm
Golden on the Air
Golden History Center
923 10th Street

Golden History Museums
March 27 - 29: 8 - 11:30 am
Hands on History
Golden History Center - 923 10th Street
Astor House Museum - 822 12th Street
Clear Creek History Park: 11th & Arapahoe Streets

Golden History Museums
April 1: 12 - 4:30 pm
April Fool's Day
Astor House Museum
822 12th Street

Golden History Museums
May 12:  10 am - 5 pm
Blacksmith Day
Clear Creek History Park: 11th & Arapahoe Streets

Golden History Museums
May 12:  10 am - 5 pm
Summer Solstice Music Festival
Clear Creek History Park: 11th & Arapahoe Streets

Golden History Museums
July 14:  
Draft Power Day
Clear Creek History Park: 11th & Arapahoe Streets

Golden History Museums
August 11:  
Draft Power Day
Clear Creek History Park: 11th & Arapahoe Streets

Colorado Railroad Museum
Every Saturday
Galloping Goose Rides
17155 W. 44th Avenue

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Golden is justly proud of its many museums. Within walking distance of the Golden Visitors Center can be found the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum, Clear Creek History Park, the Golden History Center, Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, the Foothills Art Center the Astor House Museum, and the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum.  A short drive will take you to the Colorado Railroad Museum, Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, and the Boettcher Mansion.