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Weekly Programs

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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.

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Upcoming Events

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Save the Date

Watch here for registration - coming soon.

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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.
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. 
History Hike: Fitzsimons Army Hospital to CU
Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.
Join us for our first History Hike of the year! On this 1.5-mile guided walk to explore Aurora’s first military base and see how a WWII military hospital became the University of Colorado's Anschutz medical campus. 
Meet at General's Park, 1561 Kenton St.

Prehistoric Pronghorn 
Saturday, May 3, 2 p.m.
Join an Aurora Naturalist to learn the history of pronghorn. The creatures that live on Aurora's plains evolved millions of years ago to outrun the American cheetah. Come learn about the adaptations that make pronghorn the fastest land animal in the Americas. 

“Jurassic Park” Movie Screening 
Friday, May 16, 5:30 p.m.
Pull up a chair, grab a bag of popcorn, and join us for a free movie night! We are partnering with the library to watch the movie that best fits our new Prehistoric Aurora exhibit. The museum will be open late, from 4 to 5 p.m. so you can check out the exhibit beforehand and see how the movie compares. PG-13. 
Aurora Central Library 14949 E. Alameda Parkway

Reclaiming South Asian History: The Stories of Nepali Women
Monday, May 19, noon 
An innovative feminist at heart, Amuda is the Founder and Executive Director of Ujyalo Foundation, a feminist organization with a vision to create safe spaces for all women and girls to lead and learn in Nepal. Join us for a remote event to learn about her story. 
Remote Event.

“Prehistoric Aurora” Opening Celebration
Saturday, May 17, 1 p.m.
Be one of the first to see our newest exhibit, “Prehistoric Aurora.” Explore the ancient history of your city, learn about the artifacts, stories and art that are part of the exhibition and join us to thank all our partners.

Aurora's Story at Mission Viejo Library
Friday May 30, 10:30 a.m.
Explore Aurora’s founding as the town of Fletcher, the early years of the city and the people who called it home.
Mission Viejo Library, 15324 E Hampden Cir.

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Online Content

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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.