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Golden is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Golden lies along Clear Creek at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Founded during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush on June 16, 1859, the mining camp was originally named Golden City in honor of Thomas L. Golden. Golden City served as the capital of the provisional Territory of Jefferson from 1860 to 1861, and capital of the official Territory of Colorado from 1862 to 1867. In 1867, the territorial capital was moved about 12 miles (19 km) east to Denver City. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the city population was 18,867 in 2010.
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1. Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
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4.5 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By lindabB2983WR - Golden, United States
It is well displayed and with good notations about the collection. Entry is free. Golden is a charming, interesting town, with an art center, a history museum, and Coors Brewery, plus nice restaurants.
2. Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum inspires an appreciation for the mountains and mountaineering. Through exceptional, interactive exhibitions, education programs, and world-renowned speakers, the Museum educates visitors about the history of the mountains, the climbers who visit them, their delicate environments, and the diverse cultures which inhabit them. "It is the first of its kind in North America and the ultimate mountaineering experience available indoors" - Jim Whittaker, First American to summit Mount Everest
3. Buffalo Bill Grave And Museum
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By mhumbert2018 - Easley, United States
The view from the top was beautiful! The museum was very informative and the gift shop had a wide variety of things to choose from! Worth the trip!
4. Colorado Railroad Museum
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4.0 based on 569 reviews
All Aboard for one of Denver’s Top 10 Attractions! We're open, with updated health and safety protocols in place at our primarily outdoor site. Featuring a 15-acre railyard with dozens of historic locomotives, passenger and freight cars on display, plus train rides Saturdays (January-October) with expanded operations May-August and during seasonal special events. Changing exhibits, tours and school programs throughout the year explore Colorado’s rich railroad heritage. Especially popular are Day Out With Thomas (September) and Polar Express Train Ride (November-December). Visit our website for admission, hours, group rates, events and more information!
Reviewed By BethG788 - Denver, United States
We went trick or treating at the Colorado train museum and it was a blast! We got to ride their steam engine twice and also got candy! We love this museum so much we became members and are going nearly every month. Their events are wonderful and I would recommend this place!
5. Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
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4.0 based on 89 reviews
The focus of the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is the preservation and art of quilts and quilt-making through our permanent collection of more than 500 quilts in a variety of styles, from historic and traditional to contemporary and artistic. We also feature quarterly exhibits of quilts and a quilting gift shop.
