ART MUSEUMS, GALLERIES & PUBLIC ART WALKS

ARTSWEEK GOLDEN

FOOTHILLS ART CENTER

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. Foothills Art Center was founded in 1968 and is an official member of the United States National Registry of Historic Buildings. The center is housed in an 1872 Gothic-style church, an 1892 Queen Anne style manse and a Victorian-era mansion built in 1899 – all surrounded by a sculpture garden at 809 15th Street in downtown Golden, Colorado.

SPIRITS IN THE WIND GALLERY

Spirits in the Wind Gallery is a showcase for premier art of the New West yet it fits perfectly into the historic atmosphere of Golden. Truly one of the finest western galleries in Colorado, their gallery features work by national and local artists in a variety of mediums. Located in the heart of downtown at 1211 Washington Avenue, you'll find quality merchandise for the discriminating buyer including pottery, sculpture, home decor and outdoor art.

Visitors to the American Mountaneering Museum view the

THE AMERICAN MOUNTAINEERING MUSEUM

The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum is America’s first and only museum dedicated to the heroism, technology, culture, and spirit of mountaineering. While you're visiting, check out the different routes on the Mount Everest scale model!

Golden History Park with views of historic buildings, Black-eyed Susans and Clear Creek

THE GOLDEN HISTORY MUSEUM & PARK

The Golden History Museum is a warm, welcoming, and vibrant public space for uncovering and sharing Golden’s past. The museum features a research center, a dynamic hands-on gallery for families with young children, and exhibits that highlight the City’s collection of historic objects. With the vision of “always something new to discover,” the museum brings the typically behind-the-scenes practices of object discovery and preservation to the front of the house. Free admission!

GOLDEN HISTORY PARK

What was it like for early ranchers and farmers in the area? Get a taste of tough pioneer life at the History Park. View the old cabins, feed the flock of heirloom chickens, and take a selfie in front of the one-room schoolhouse.

It’s all just a block from downtown. Free and open 7 days per week, sunrise to sunset.

PUBLIC ART WALK

Golden has more than 30 pieces of public art acquired through the Public Art Commission. The Public Art Walk creates memorable spaces along Washington Avenue, near Clear Creek and in outlying areas of Golden. The outdoor art walk celebrates Golden's natural landscapes and is an inviting way to spend…

ITTY BITTY ART TOUR

Pick up a brochure at the Golden Visitors Center and set out on this scavenger hunt looking for miniature paintings and sculptures where you least expect them. Places like cracks in cement, tree stumps, water drains, and sidewalks. You'll see miniature trains, butterflies, space men, waterfalls…

ROCKY MOUNTAIN QUILT MUSEUM

The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum gives visitors the chance to explore the scope of quilting, from bed coverings of the 1800s to contemporary art pieces. The museum hosts quarterly exhibits, tailored tours, and programs for adults and youth.

MINES MUSEUM OF EARTH SCIENCE

Moon rocks, gems of the Colorado Rockies, crystals, the Miss Colorado Crown and fossils from all over the world are always on exhibit at the Mines Museum. Admission is Free!

DINOSAUR RIDGE - A NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARK

Dinosaur Ridge is a world-famous dinosaur track site with over 300 dinosaur footprints made during the Cretaceous Period; 100 million years ago! The tracks are still right where the dinosaurs left them, though the environment has changed a bit. The photo featured here depicts parts of the Fossil…