Current Exhibits

Exhibits at Golden History Museum

The exhibits at Golden History Museum include versatile programming spaces, a hands-on gallery for families with young children, and dynamic displays that highlight the City’s collection of 15,000 historic objects. Discover your own favorite artifacts in-person and then continue your learning journey at home or in your local coffee shop using our extensive online collection.

Tip: Members get special pricing on most paid programs, so join us today!

We Are Still Here: The Endurance of Native Jewels

Indigenous women have persevered through hundreds of years of oppression and numerous attempts to destroy their culture. Explore modern Native fashions that utilize ancient Indigenous jewels and learn about prominent Native women in contemporary American society.

Exhibit made possible in part by Golden Civic Foundation and Colorado Creative Industries.

Clear Creek Room: The Heart of Golden

Learn about Clear Creek’s cultural, industrial, natural, and recreational history.

Exhibit made possible in part by Golden Civic Foundation and Molson Coors Beverage Company.

Epic Events

Epic Events walks you through over three dozen moments that shaped Golden’s past. Those times range from big to small, happy to sad. Some are memorable and some are best forgotten. Step inside this exhibit and feel what it’s like to live through 150 years in Golden.

Legendary People

People are the ingredient that makes Golden a vibrant community. Over the years, so many have called the area home, from nomadic Native Americans to innovative business owners. It’s their interesting stories that make for a rich history. Come learn the biographical highlights of some little-known characters like beloved educator Gertrude Bell, local activist Carl Eiberger Jr, and many more.

Old School: Golden High Turns 150

Golden High School is the oldest continuously operating high school in the state of Colorado. Come celebrate with us and see stunning artifacts, page through yearbooks dating to 1916, and watch a variety of multimedia presentations.

Exhibit made possible in part by Golden Civic Foundation.

Touch Gallery, Holland House: A hotel famous for food

Hotel, dining rooms, coffee shop, and lounge—the Holland House had it all. It was the sixth hotel to occupy 1310 Washington Street in Golden since 1925, when the Hotel Berrimoor opened up shop. Then followed the Cody Hotel, Wright Hotel, Golden Hotel, LaRay Hotel, and finally the Holland House. Today, it’s home to the Table Mountain Inn.

The gallery recreates a restaurant scene from the Holland House, including original artwork, menus and a lobby reception desk. Head into the play kitchen and whip up your best recipe.