March Homeschool Day
Monday, March 2, 9:30 a.m.
Join us for fun and games as we look at several women who had an impact on Aurora's history.
Aurora History Museum's 2-hour Homeschool program is aimed at students ages 5-12. Each month will have a new theme with several educational opportunities for students. Work with museum professionals and educators to expand on your homeschool curriculum.
March Homeschool Day Tickets
March Speaker Series
Access is included with daily admission ticket or annual membership
More information and tickets
Wednesday, March 11, 6 p.m.
Turning Over a New [Fossil] Leaf: Colorado’s Paleobotanical Discoveries
Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.
Paleontology in Colorado: Local Discoveries from 1877 to Today
Thursday, March 19, 6 p.m.
Cemeteries of Aurora
Saturday, March 21, 5 p.m.
Colorado LGBTQ History
Wednesday, March 25, 6 p.m.
Aurora's Sci-Fi Land
Thursday, March 26, 6 p.m.
Strike: National Florist Workers vs Kitayama
“Prehistoric Aurora” Exhibit Closing
Saturday, March 28, 1 to 4 p.m.
Celebrate the success of our “Prehistoric Aurora” exhibit with AHM staff, volunteers and the partners who made it possible. See the exhibit before it closes, enjoy refreshments and hear presentations from some of our favorite paleontologists and dinosaur lovers.
Free event.
Homeschool Day: The Smoky Hill Trail
Monday, April 13, 9:30 a.m.
You've heard of the Oregon Trail, but what do you know about the Smoky Hill Trail? The Smoky Hill Trail ran from Kansas to Denver and went right through present day Aurora! Join us as we explore the history of this important wagon trail with activities and hands-on activities.
Cost: $8 per participating student.
The History of Neon
Tuesday, April 21, 6 p.m.
Discover the magic behind Denver’s glowing signs with neon tube bender, Todd Matuszewicz. See real neon samples, learn how these luminous works of art are made, and hear the fascinating stories that keep their history shining bright. From chemistry to craftsmanship, this talk brings the wonder of neon to life.
Cost: Program is included with museum admission ($5 or free for members)
History of Neon Tickets
Homeschool Day: Archaeology
Tuesday, May 5, 9:30 a.m.
May is Archaeology Month. Explore the science, techniques and ethics used in archeology with this fun, hands-on lesson! Students will partake in a mock dig with professional archaeologists at DeLaney Farm Historic District, 170 S. Chambers Road.
Cost: $8 per participating student.