Culture
Arvada Center for
the Humanities
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is one of the metro area’s
largest cultural attractions, devoted to all aspects of the arts. It is generously
supported by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and located
two and a half miles north of Interstate 70 on Wadsworth Blvd.
www.arvadacenter.org
6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada
720-898-7200
Foothills Art Center
Foothills Art Center is a 35-year-old non-profit arts resource
that is noted for its architecture, but even more for
its track record in presenting a balanced schedule of
exhibitions, programs and art classes.
www.foothillsartcenter.org
809 15th Street, Golden
303-279-3922
Heritage Square Music
Hall
Interactive kids’ theater in a Victorian village
setting
www.heritagesquare.info
18301 W. Colfax Ave., Golden
303-279-2789
Lakewood Cultural Center
Located in the Lakewood City Commons across from the Belmar
Shopping Area at Wadsworth and Alameda, the 38,000 square
foot Lakewood Cultural Center offers a state-of-the-art
310-seat theater, the Artisan Showcase gift shop featuring
Colorado artists, rotating juried exhibits in our gallery
spaces, meeting space, art classrooms, and free parking.
The Cultural Center presents regional, national and internationally
recognized artists, and is host to community performances,
presentations, and exhibits featuring work by local performing
arts organizations, artists, and schools. The Lakewood
Cultural Center is close to shopping, restaurants, the
Belmar Library, Belmar Park, and Lakewood's Heritage Center.
www.lakewood.org
470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood
303-987-7876
HISTORY & MUSEUMS
Meander through a museum. Put on a backpack and explore
some history while seeing the many museums in Jefferson
County. Learn about everything from the pioneers
who use to quilt for hours to the many railroads that past
through the hills of Jefferson County. The Jefferson
County Historical Society is another great resource
for the History buff, visit: www.jchscolorado.org.
Astor House Museum
This 1867 boarding house is a museum that describes early
life in Colorado and is listed in the National Register
of Historic Places.
www.astorhousemuseum.org
822 12th St, Golden
303-278-3557
Boettcher Mansion –
Built in 1917 as a summer home and seasonal hunting lodge
for Charles Boettcher, the 110-acre estate was donated
to the county in the 1970s. In 1975, the Mansion
opened to the public as a unique venue for weddings and
meetings. On the National Register of Historic Places,
the Boettcher Mansion offers self-guided tours from
8 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Friday.
www.jeffco.us/boettcher
900 Colorow Road, Golden
303-526-0855
Buffalo Bill’s Museum & Grave
This museum features hands on activities and exhibits about
the life of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody.
The site also features a panoramic view of the Colorado
Front Range.
www.buffalobill.org
Exit 256 off I-70 West, Golden
303-526-0747
Colorado Railroad Museum
This "can't miss" site for railfans features
over 100 historic narrow and standard gauge locomotives
and cars exhibited on 15 acres at the foot of North Table
Mountain, near Golden, Colorado. The indoor collection
highlights Colorado’s rail history and an indoor
miniature exhibit. www.crrm.org
17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden
303-279-4591
Dinosaur Ridge
Track a T-Rex along dinosaur Ridge. This outdoor museum,
a National Landmark, preserves dinosaur tracks, fossils,
footprints and other evidence of prehistoric life. Bones
from some of the largest dinosaurs were discovered here.
www.dinoridge.org
16831 W. Alameda Pkwy, Morrison
303-697-3466
Golden Pioneer Museum
Take a peek into life in Golden in the 19th century. This
pioneer museum features artifacts from local pioneer
families, including an American Indian doll collection,
mining tools, children’s clothing and games, and
lots of household items. Drop by for a glance at Colorado’s
past.
www.goldenpioneermuseum.com
923 10th Street,Golden
303-278-7151
Hiwan Homestead Museum
This 17-room log lodge was placed on the National Register
of Historic Places because of its unique construction.
Hiwan's restored 1890-1930 era rooms illustrate a comfortable
style of early mountain summer home living. As a local
history museum, it maintains active craft and interpretive
school programs as well as changing exhibitions.
http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R10.htm
4208 S. Timbervale Dr Evergreen
303-674-6262
Lakewood’s Heritage Center… A
20th Century Museum
A historic and social center park, Lakewood's Heritage
Center features a look at 20th Century lifestyles. Located
in beautiful Belmar Park, the museum currently has over
10 historic structures, 30,000 artifacts preserved,
a festival area and an outdoor amphitheater. Learn
about life in America during the early to mid 20th Century
and explore Lakewood's past with one of our fun and informative
tours including the Spirit of Lakewood exhibit, Gil & Ethel's
Beauty Shop, the Country School, the Streer Peterson House
and the 1930s Farmhouse.
www.lakewood.org
801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood
303-987-7850
Morrison Heritage Museum
Learn about local historic people, places and events. This
museum is located Downtown between Town Hall and the
Community Church.
http://town.morrison.ci.us
Morrison 303-697-1873
Morrison Natural History Museum
Morrison Natural History Museum's combination
of personal, hands-on tours in the relaxed, rustic atmosphere
of a small foothills cabin creates a unique experience
with every visit. Explore the life and landscapes of west
Denver for the past 150 million years. Discover the dinosaurs
of Colorado and their habits and habitats. Learn about
the exploration for fossils in west Denver.
www.mnhm.org
501 Colorado Highway 8 Morrison
303-697-1873
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
The mission of the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is to enrich
the lives of people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures
through the celebration of, education about, and preservation
of the art and history of American quilts and quiltmaking,
past and present.The Museum rotates exhibits in each
of two galleries throughout the year. Shows range from
historic to contemporary, traditional to art quilts,
using many styles and techniques.
www.rmqm.org
1111 Washington Avenue,Golden
303-697-6829
School of Mines Geology Museum
The school, founded in 1874, is the oldest public institution
of higher learning to open its doors in Colorado. The
Geology Museum curates more than 75,000 minerals, gems,
fossils, and artifacts.
www.mines.com
1500 Illinois St. Golden 303-273-3815
Wheat Ridge Historic Park
This park encompasses five buildings representing early
pioneer life. The Sod House
is on the National Register of Historic Places, and its
furnishings reflect farm life in the late 1800s. A
log cabin is from the first registered homestead
in Colorado and a 1913 post office is a Colorado State
Historic Building.
www.ci.wheatridge.co.us
4610 Robb St, Wheat Ridge
303-421-9111
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