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Events & Programs

To find out more about any of these programs, contact the AHMHS education team, 303.739.6660 or email us.


Weekly Programs


Morning at the Museum
Every Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Spend the morning with your preschooler at the Aurora History Museum for stories, crafts and hands-on activities. A new program is offered every week. Please note, children must be supervised by an adult.
Free, no registration required.


Upcoming Events



Aurora Speaks Reading
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m.

Join us to celebrate and explore the diverse voices and Aurora places showcased in our Aurora Speaks exhibition. This project by Ahja Fox, Aurora’s Poet Laureate collects writing about what Aurora truly means to its people to be featured online and in the gallery. Authors will read their works and offer insight into their own Aurora story.
Register for Aurora Speaks reading

“America’s Hidden Gem: NW Aurora” Screening 
Friday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m.

“America's Hidden Gem: Northwest Aurora" is an engaging new documentary that celebrates NW Aurora’s cultures, foods, arts, history and people while exploring the challenges that they are facing and overcoming. Shown through the eyes of community members, “Hidden Gem” is the story of a community making good on the promise of the American dream.
Register to see "America's Hidden Gem: NW Aurora"

February Homeschool Day: Nature in Aurora
Thursday, Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m.

What do you know about the plants and animals of Aurora? Want to learn more about what you can see in your own backyard? We are working with Aurora’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space naturalists for this fun, hands-on exploration of nature in Aurora. 
Homeschool Day, Feb. 6: $7 per participating child

Gee’s Bend and Black History Live with Harriet Tubman
Friday Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a very special evening of theater and history at the Aurora Fox Theater.  A performance of Gee’s Bend, a story of survival, community and quilts, directed by award winning director, donnie l. betts  will be followed by an immersive talk by American hero, Harriet Tubman, portrayed by nationally renowned travelling scholar and performer, Becky Stone. This program is a partnership between the museum and the Fox theater, and as part of Colorado Humanities Black History Live tour.
Harriet Tubman Tickets ($10 to $42)
Aurora Fox Theater, 9900 E Colfax Ave 

Homeschool Day: Old-Fashioned Crafts
Monday, March 3, 9:30 a.m.

Have you ever wondered where people got the things they needed before they could easily drive to a store? Come try your hand at making butter and learn about the crafts that made life on the prairie possible.
Homeschool Day, Mar. 3: $7 per participating child

Homeschool Day: Historic Toys and Games
Thursday, April 3, 9:30 a.m.

How did kids have fun before video games, electricity and plastic toys? Come learn how people used what they had in their environment to create fun toys and games.


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Power Couples Presentation
Feb. 13, 1 p.m.

This presentation highlights several local power couples, including the Mosleys, Prestons and Cowans. Learn more about who these impressive Aurorans were as individuals, and what they accomplished as couples. After the presentation, try some local chocolates. A perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 W Del Mar Cir

Power Couples Presentation With Beer Pairing
Feb. 13, 6 p.m.

This presentation highlights several local power couples, including the Mosleys, Prestons and Cowans. Learn more about who these impressive Aurorans were as individuals, and what they accomplished as couples. After the presentation, try some local chocolates. A perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Second Dawn Brewing, 2302 Dayton St. 
$10, Includes beer pairing

Speaker Series- Women’s History
March 5 to March 19

March is Women’s History Month. Come learn about women’s history in Colorado and around the world at our Speaker Series. Each event features a different expert discussing an aspect of women’s history. Check our website for additional events and more information.

     Blind Colorado Women’s History
     Thursday, March 6, 6 p.m.

     Speaker: Peggy Chong (American Federation of the Blind)

     Nepali Women’s History 
     Saturday, March 8, 5 p.m.

     Speaker: Binisha Shreshtha (Colorado Nepalese Community)

     Adelia Wells: Aurora Homesteader 
     Tuesday, March 11, 6 p.m.

     Karol Shupe (Daughters of the American Revolution)

     Life of a Victorian Woman
     Thursday, March 13, 6 p.m.

     Speaker: Christine Schulze (Molly Brown House)

     Historic Women of Aurora 
     Monday, March 17, 12 p.m.

     Speaker: Emily Miner (Aurora History Museum)

Historic Women of Aurora
March 25, 3 p.m.

Did you know Aurora has a woman to thank for stabilizing our water supply? Learn about Norma Walker and many more women from Aurora who shaped the community, the state and the country in this Women’s History Month talk. 
Hoffman Heights Library, 1298 Peoria St.

Homeschool Day: Historic Toys and Games
Thursday, April 3, 9:30 a.m.

How did kids have fun before video games, electricity and plastic toys? Come learn how people used what they had in their environment to create fun toys and games.
$7 per student. Adult must be present for program.

The Community Effort to Create Jewell Wetlands
April 22, 3 p.m.

Today, Jewell Wetlands features trails, a boardwalk and a butterfly garden. This special Earth Day program will explore the individual and community action that preserved the natural wetlands from development and created a brand-new park for Aurora residents.
Hoffman Heights Library, 1298 Peoria St.

Aurora’s Birthday Party
Saturday, April 26, Noon to 3 p.m.

Aurora turns 134 years old on April 30, 2025! Join us for a fun birthday celebration for the city. Our open-house style party will include birthday cake, party games and activities for the whole family. Stop in and say, “Happy Birthday,” to your favorite city.

Aurora’s Story: Presented for Aurora’s Birthday
April 30, 6 p.m.
April 30, 2025, marks Aurora’s 134th birthday. This presentation will focus on Aurora’s founding as the town of Fletcher, the early years of the city and the people who called it home. 



Online Content


Social Media

When Was It? Every Wednesday we post #WhenWasItWednesday with an object or photograph from our collection to social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter). You’ll need to guess the year based on what you see (car models, stores, fashion, hair styles and trends). Here's the catch: we don't have dates for every object or photograph in our collection; we are counting on you to help us narrow down the time frame! @AuroraHistoryCO on all platforms.

Geocaches

Find geocaches located at Aurora Landmarks No. 5, No. 9, No. 11 and No. 26 using Geocaching.com. After you find the cache, visit the Aurora History Museum during regular business hours and receive a limited edition coin for each geocache you find. We showcase a different historic landmark every year, so start your collection today!
Coins are limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis. You do not need to pick up the coin on the same day you find the cache.

Discover DeLaney Homestead
The Discover DeLaney Homestead series is a great way to compliment a walk through the DeLaney Homestead Historic District and Open Space. Click a link below to learn more about the historic site.

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