Mosaic of Cultures Closing Event
April 15, 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 p.m.
This closing exhibit celebrates the contributions of our partners to the exhibit and the overall history of the city. Celebrate Aurora's Mexican community and the success of this exhibit with food, performances, dancing, and more. Meet some of the people who helped make the exhibit possible.
Free, register now.
Aurora Museum Foundation Antiques Appraisal
April 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Could you have hidden treasures hiding away in your attic? Find out and get your heirlooms appraised at the 2023 Antique Appraisal Fair. Visit the Aurora Public Library Community Room to have your collectibles and antiques evaluated by professional appraisers.
Cost: One item $10, Two items $ 15, Three items: $ 25 Four Items $ 30 Five items $ 35. Sign up now!
Lecture: Wheels Up! How Wings over the Rockies Took Flight
April 24, Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Air Force base veterans, volunteers, and museum professionals created the Lowry Heritage Museum in the unused hangars on a shoestring budget. Geoff Hunt, founding director of Wings Over the Rockies will discuss the time between the Base Realignment and Closure Committee and the opening of Wings.
Free. Register
City Nature Challenge
April 28 - 30, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Various Sites)
Want to get outside to learn more about your city and the environment? Join Aurora Naturalists in the City Nature Challenge! Starting off as a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles to see which city could find the most species of animals, plants, and insects in their parks, open spaces, and other natural areas, City Nature Challenge has become a worldwide phenomenon! Using the iNaturalist application on your phone, you will be on an adventure to take photos off all the species you see along your guided nature walk. Register for one, two, or all three days of the challenge. All ages are welcome!
Each event below take place at a different Aurora Open Space site. Please note the location of your event.
Apr. 28• Fri., 9 – 11:30 a.m. • Delaney Farm (Partnering with AHM)
Apr. 29• Sat., 9 – 11:30 a.m. • Star K Ranch
Apr. 30• Sun., 9 – 11:30 a.m. • Plains Conservation Center
Registration Notes: Please come prepared with warm layers for being outside and comfortable walking shoes for being on the trails. Walks will be generally flat and are accessible to strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. Bathrooms are available at each of the three location listed. Though not required, we recommend bringing a working cell phone and have the FREE application iNaturalist downloaded. More information
Free - Registration Required.
Aurora’s 132nd Birthday Party (Kids/Family Event)
April 30, 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Aurora is turning 132 years old. Join us on Sunday April 30, 2023, to celebrate with cake, snacks, party hats, silly games and activities for the whole family in our exhibit about the city’s first fifty years.
Free, no reservations required.
Strange Natures Immersive Dance - Control Group Productions (@ Delaney)
May 18 – June 4
Thurs – Sunday; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
What can we learn from the natural world and how to heal it by throwing away the idea of nature completely? Strange Natures is an immersive dance show exploring how the natural is unnatural and how to find joy and pleasure in a decaying world. This partnership with Control Group Productions will take place at the Delaney Historic District.
Control Group tickets required. Get Tickets!
Lecture: Lowry: Then & Now
May 22, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Wings Over the Rockies Curator, Chuck Stout returns with a new talk about the collections and stories preserved at Wings Over the Rockies Museum on the former Lowry AFB.
Free. Register now.
Summer Camp Registration is OPEN!
AHM is offering two weeklong camps with different themes for kids ages 7-13. Camps are 8:30 -11:30 a.m. Monday – Friday at the museum. $60 - $75 registration required. Thanks to the Aurora Museum Foundation for sponsoring these camps.
June 12 - 16: AURORA IN A WEEK HISTORY CAMP
What do a 100-year-old trolley, President Eisenhower and farming have in common? Aurora, Colorado! Come learn about the history of the area, make crafts, play games, and visit a historic homestead!
June 26-30: GAME DESIGN STEAM CAMP
Love board games? Want to make your own? Learn the theory and process of game design and build your own resource management game to play with friends and family.
More Info
SAVE THE DATE: More info coming soon!
Opening Event Field Day– Outdoors in Aurora