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May 2024

Ride the Rails: Thursday, Friday, Saturday + Sunday Train Rides, mid-May through mid-August 2024.

May 16 - August 18

During the popular summer season, the Colorado Railroad Museum offers train rides on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. During the popular summer season, the Colorado Railroad Museum offers train rides on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rides depart every 30 minutes 10am-3p.m. Train rides feature open-air coaches pulled by a vintage locomotive. Train rides are a small fee in addition to Museum Admission. Regular Museum Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 2-17, Museum Members and under age 2 free.…

Categories: Kids and Families, Museums
Website: coloradorailroadmuseum.org/,

June 2024

New Exhibit Opening: Snoopy And The Red Baron

June 8 - September 1

Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of aerial combat as you explore the daring escapades of Snoopy and his arch-nemesis, The Red Baron. Our newest exhibit Snoopy and the Red Baron opens on Saturday, June 8! Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of aerial combat as you explore the daring escapades of Snoopy and his arch-nemesis, The Red Baron. From vintage aircraft displays and aviation activities to interactive exhibits, this experience is sure to delight all ages. Bring the whole…

Categories: Arts and Culture, Museums
Website: cli.re/71547-new-exhibit-opening-snoopy-and-the-red-baron,

July 2024

How-To: Store Quilts and Blankets

July 2 - July 30

Join Head of Collections Management and Registration Mark Nelson for a Zoom webinar focused on the long-term storage of beloved quilts and blankets. Join Head of Collections Management and Registration Mark Nelson for a Zoom webinar focused on the long-term storage of beloved quilts and blankets. Participants will learn about two textile storage methods used in museums and how similar strategies can be applied at home to help preserve these treasured textiles well into the future.

Categories: Museums
Website: www.historycolorado.org/node/56634#event=how-to-store-quilts-and-blankets;instance=20240702120000?popup=1,

Poetry on the Porch: Poet Ralonda Simmons

July 27

Poetry on the Porch is a FREE summer series every Saturday in July from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Center for Colorado Women’s History. Poetry on the Porch is a FREE summer series every Saturday in July from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Center for Colorado Women’s History. Join us in our garden to experience the work of four featured poets and share your own. Hosted by author, educator and poet, Marissa Forbes, this series includes an open…

Categories: Museums
Website: www.historycolorado.org/node/56634#event=poetry-on-the-porch-poet-ralonda-simmons;instance=20240727130000?popup=1,

Tuesday Night Summer Socials: Camilla Vaitaitis, and Performances by Red Rocks Community College

July 30

Join the Center for Colorado Women’s History every Tuesday evening in June, July, and August! We will be open late until 7:00 PM to enjoy free live music and company in our gardens. Join the Center for Colorado Women’s History every Tuesday evening in June, July, and August! We will be open late until 7:00 PM to enjoy free live music and company in our gardens. From 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Camilla Vaitaitis will offer a free live performance in…

Categories: Museums
Website: www.historycolorado.org/node/56634#event=tuesday-night-summer-socials-camilla-vaitaitis-and-performances-by-red-rocks-community-college;instance=20240730160000?popup=1,

August 2024

Corey Pemberton: Piece by Piece and Crafting the Future: Layers

August 1

Corey Pemberton: Piece by Piece, invites viewers to explore an exhibition of mixed media paintings, blown glass sculpture, and quilted installations that celebrate the ordinary, the marginalized, and the deeply cherished aspects of our lives. Corey Pemberton: Piece by Piece, invites viewers to explore an exhibition of mixed media paintings, blown glass sculpture, and quilted installations that celebrate the ordinary, the marginalized, and the deeply cherished aspects of our lives. Through this unique blend of mediums, L.A.-based artist Corey Pemberton…

Categories: Arts and Culture, Museums
Website: www.msudenver.edu/cva/exhibitions/archive/piece-by-piece/ ,

Opening Reception with Artists in Attendance

August 1

Join CVA in celebrating the opening of two fantastic exhibitions, Corey Pemberton: Piece by Piece and Crafting the Future: Layers. Corey Pemberton will be in attendance, along with some of the artists from Crafting the Future. Join CVA in celebrating the opening of two fantastic exhibitions, Corey Pemberton: Piece by Piece and Crafting the Future: Layers. Corey Pemberton will be in attendance, along with some of the artists from Crafting the Future. Corey Pemberton: Piece by Piece, invites viewers to…

Categories: Arts and Culture, Museums
Website: www.msudenver.edu/cva/events/,

Glider Showcase

August 10

Explore the fascinating world of gliders at Exploration of Flight! Check out a variety of gliders on display, alongside the tow planes that launch them into the skies. Date: Saturday, Aug 10, 2024 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM Location: Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport) Categories: Special Events Explore the fascinating world of gliders at Exploration of Flight! Check out a variety of gliders on display, alongside the tow planes that launch them into the skies. Gliders rely on the dynamic interaction…

Categories: Museums
Website: cli.re/76816-glider-showcase,

National Aviation Day | Pay As You Wish!*

August 17

Join Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum for a celebration of flight on Saturday, August 17. Join Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum for a celebration of flight on Saturday, August 17. Pay as you wish and check out our newest exhibit, Snoopy and the Red Baron, participate in family-friendly activities and learn about the science and history of flight. The first 100 guests will receive a special gift! This Even Will Run From 10:00am to…

Categories: History, Museums
Website: cli.re/76811-national-aviation-day--pay-as-you-wish,

Air & Space Museum Open Late

August 23

Experience Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in a whole new light! Our hours for ‘Open Late’ nights are from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Can’t make it to the museum during the day, or looking for a fun evening out? Experience Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in a whole new light! Our hours for ‘Open Late’ nights are from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Standard admission pricing applies. As always, admission is free for…

Categories: History, Museums
Website: cli.re/76812-air--space-museum-open-late,

Sensory Friendly Hours

August 26

Join us to experience the museum turned down and participate in sensory friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, discovery carts, STEAM and sensory activities and more! Join us to experience the museum turned down and participate in sensory friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, discovery carts, STEAM and sensory activities and more! We are pleased to offer a more comfortable museum experience for our friends who have sensory processing sensitivities and their families. We welcome families with children, teenagers and…

Categories: History, Museums
Website: cli.re/76813-sensory-friendly-hours,

September 2024

The Children’s Museum’s 51st Birthday Bash

September 6

Join us for an evening of tasty bites from some of Denver’s top caterers, open bars and auctions. Then, get ready to dance the night away! This year’s theme, Adventure Awaits, is inspired by backyard expeditions and starry skies, scraped knees and muddy shoes, secret clubhouses with your best friends, and all the things that fill childhood with wonder and joy. Indoor/Outdoor event | Rain or shine | 6 – 10:30 pm | 21+ | Playful cocktail attire The Birthday…

Categories: Arts and Culture, Museums
Website: www.mychildsmuseum.org/events/EventDetail/51st-birthday-bash,
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