Events and Public Programs

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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.

Worldwide Knit in Public Day

Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13, for this FREE event.  Enjoy spectacular views and receive a free admission pass to the museum. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels are welcome!

To register visit this link.

Bring a chair, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, and your current yarn project.  In the event of inclement weather we’ll meet at the Lookout Mountain Park picnic shelter.

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.

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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, June 27. 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.

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.

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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, July 18. 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.

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.