Is He Really Buried Here?
Starting June 3, 2026 join us every Wednesday in June, July and August at 11:30 and Noon for a FREE presentation!
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain on June 3, 1917. Rumors circulate to the present day that he was really buried somewhere else.
Hear details about what led to the controversy and learn the real story at this FREE 15-minute graveside program.
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with three business days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. For other disability-related accommodation requests or concerns, please contact the museum at the same email address.
History Hike in Lookout Mountain Park
Join a Buffalo Bill Museum staff member on this exploration of Lookout Mountain Park from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22. Learn about the development of Denver Mountain Parks, see inside the historic Pahaska building, and hear why William “Buffalo Bill” Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain. All attendees will receive an admission pass to the museum.
Event is for all ages. To register visit this link.
Please come prepared for this one-mile easy hike, which includes a few stairs. Meets at the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO 80401.
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with three business days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. For other disability-related accommodation requests or concerns, please contact the museum at the same email address.
Full Moon Postcard Collage
Join us on August 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for this nature inspired collage event. Draw inspiration from nature and the historic postcard collection at the Buffalo Bill Museum to collage your very own postcards. No artistic experience required—just bring your creativity to the top of Lookout Mountain. Meets at the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO 80401.
Event is for ages 5 and up. To register visit this link.
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with three business days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. For other disability-related accommodation requests or concerns, please contact the museum at the same email address.
Coffee with a Curator
On Thursday, September 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. join a member of the museum staff as they share some of the items in the collection. September’s spotlight is on a letter from an Argentinian Gaucho written to his patron in Buenos Aires in 1893 while he was touring with the Wild West. Includes coffee, light refreshments, and admission to the museum. Meets at the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO 80401.
Event is for ages 12 and up. To register visit this link.
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with three business days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. For other disability-related accommodation requests or concerns, please contact the museum at the same email address.
Family Nature Walk-Ute Language: The Living World-Full, Waitlist Available
On Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. join the Buffalo Bill Museum Team for a special program led by a Ute Mountain Ute elder who is a retired National Park Service ranger. You’ll learn the Ute names for plants, animals, and geological features as we explore Lookout Mountain Park.
Please come prepared for this easy half-mile hike, which includes a few stairs. Meets on the observation deck at the Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave, 987 ½ Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO.
Event is for ages 5 and up. To register for the waitlist use this link.
Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request with three business days’ notice by emailing [email protected]. For other disability-related accommodation requests or concerns, please contact the museum at the same email address.
