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October 2019
Pumpkin Palooza!
Join the Museum of Boulder and Color Me Mine to pick and paint a ceramic pumpkin at the Museum’s indoor pumpkin patch. For kids and adults. Registration is not required. Various pumpkin sizes available as well as other spooky items to paint! Prices vary depending on piece selected. Sunday, October 20, 2:00-5:00pm Pumpkin prices vary depending on size. For kids and kids at heart!
Find out more »Museum Tour with Tom Bogdan
Get a behind the scenes tour of the Museum and its exhibits with lead docent, Tom Bogdan. A long time Boulder resident, retired scientist, and bass player, Tom has volunteered with the Museum since 2015. Learn about the development of the permanent exhibit, The Boulder Experience, and go behind closed doors with Tom on this magical mystery tour! Free with Museum admission | No registration necessary (check in with front desk upon arrival)
Find out more »Museum Tour with Tom Bogdan
Get a behind the scenes tour of the Museum and its exhibits with lead docent, Tom Bogdan. A long time Boulder resident, retired scientist, and bass player, Tom has volunteered with the Museum since 2015. Learn about the development of the permanent exhibit, The Boulder Experience, and go behind closed doors with Tom on this magical mystery tour! Free with Museum admission | No registration necessary (check in with front desk upon arrival)
Find out more »Immigrants Are America: Help in Your Own Backyard
Immigration is a contentious issue in our country; but unless you are a Native American, we are all immigrants and have stories of the challenges that our families faced in becoming American! Join us for an evening of theater and discussion with organizations working in Boulder County to assist immigrants. Learn about their work and how YOU can help our immigrant neighbors as they find their place in the fabric of our community. Presenting organizations include: ACLU Colorado, Adelante!, Casa…
Find out more »November 2019
Museum Tour with Tom Bogdan
Get a behind the scenes tour of the Museum and its exhibits with lead docent, Tom Bogdan. A long time Boulder resident, retired scientist, and bass player, Tom has volunteered with the Museum since 2015. Learn about the development of the permanent exhibit, The Boulder Experience, and go behind closed doors with Tom on this magical mystery tour! Free with Museum admission | No registration necessary (check in with front desk upon arrival)
Find out more »Tinker Time: Movement, Cardboard, and Creatures
Join us in creating personalized cardboard creations that move and spin. We will be tinkering with the mechanics of movement to animate your own creations. Use the laser cutter to create components for your machines! This workshop is best suited for ages 8-12, but all ages are welcome to participate with adult supervision. Free with admission to the Museum.
Find out more »Museum Tour with Tom Bogdan
Get a behind the scenes tour of the Museum and its exhibits with lead docent, Tom Bogdan. A long time Boulder resident, retired scientist, and bass player, Tom has volunteered with the Museum since 2015. Learn about the development of the permanent exhibit, The Boulder Experience, and go behind closed doors with Tom on this magical mystery tour! Free with Museum admission | No registration necessary (check in with front desk upon arrival)
Find out more »Boulder Conversations | The Joy of the Journey
Join us for a conversation with Colleen Cannon, former professional triathlete and CEO and founder of Women’s Quest, a multi sport fitness retreat providing athletic and holistic training for women worldwide. Find out how Colleen unintentionally entered her first triathlon in college, placed second, and thus began her career on the triathlon circuit. A former World and National Champion, Colleen now spends her time helping women find happiness through joyful physical experiences. Event made possible by the following generous sponsors: Elevations…
Find out more »Inclusipedia Edit-a-Thon
Learn how to create and edit Wikipedia pages to increase representation in our collective history! We'll be adding entries for women and people of color from Boulder's past and present to ensure their stories are preserved. Children’s crafting activities will also be offered for families to participate. Bring your own laptop or use one of ours. Supported by the Museum of Boulder, Roost Books, the Makerie, and CU-Boulder’s University Libraries. OFF-SITE EVENT | event will be held at the Boulder…
Find out more »Film Screening | The Art of Home
Don't miss a free screening of the new documentary film The Art of Home: A Wind River Story. Art of Home asks: Why is art important? Does art influence a culture, or does a culture influence art? From modern art to beading and leather work to fancy dancing, drumming, and music, follow Wind River Indian Reservation artists through their creative process as they draw upon experience in creation. Ken Williams (Arapaho) is a Santa Fe art celebrity and Sarah Ortegon…
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