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Events for Members

Member Benefits:

Individual

Unlimited visits for member with one guest. 
10% Discount off Aurora Museum Foundation Store Merchandise  Invitations to members only events. Free entry to any event listed as "included with admission" and 10% off all other AHM programming. (See below)

Family

Unlimited Visits for two adults and four children
10% Discount off Aurora Museum Foundation Store Merchandise
Invitations to members only events. Free entry to any event listed as "included with admission" and 10% off all other AHM programming. (See below)

Organizational Membership

Unlimited Visits. To offer the best visitor experience, groups are limited to 30 at a time.
Special Organization programming: Quarterly Group Days or one "Speakers Bureau" event at your location. (Contact us for more info.)
10% Discount off Aurora Museum Foundation Store Merchandise
Invitations to members only events. Free entry to any event listed as "included with admission" and 10% off all other AHM programming. (See below)

Member Pricing for Upcoming Events:

Aurora’s Story presentation
Thursday, April 30, noon.  -Or-  
Saturday, May 2, 2 p.m. 
April 30, 2026, marks Aurora’s 135th Birthday. Join us on April 30, or after the birthday party event on May 2, to discover the history of your city. This free presentation discusses Donald Fletcher, the early years of Aurora history and the places and people that made up the young town. Both Events are Free!
Register for April 30 presentation.
Register for May 2 presentation.

Aurora’s 135th Birthday Party 
Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Celebrate Aurora’s 135th Birthday with the Aurora History Museum. This family-friendly open house will have cake, party games and activities for the whole family. 
Museum admission is free during the event. No registration required

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. Use code AHMember to save 10%

History Hike: Fitzsimons Army Hospital to CU 
Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. 
Join us for our first History Hike of the year! Whether you call it Guthiel Gardens, Army Hospital #21, Fitzsimons or Anschutz, that piece of land has gone through a lot of changes in the past century. Explore the history of the base, its buildings and its people while strolling around the campus.  
Meet at General's Park, 1561 Quentin St.  
Cost: $3.60 for members.

“Behind the scenes” Artifacts Presentation for Memorial Day 
Thursday, May 21, 6 p.m.  
Did you know that most of the museum’s collection isn’t on exhibit? We have thousands of items in our collections’ storage. Explore selected military artifacts with AHM Collections Curator, Kerrie Iyoob as you prepare for Memorial Day. This special, free event is only for AHM members.
Email [email protected] to learn more and reserve your spot.

The World in a City: Food Tour by Bus   
Friday, May 22, 9 a.m.  
In partnership with History Colorado’s Tours and Treks program, we are leading a bus tour of Aurora’s historic sites and stopping at three local restaurants to enjoy food that highlights Aurora’s incredible cultural diversity. Food is included with registration. Register at HIstoryColorado.org before Thursday, May 7. 
Cost: $135 for AHM members. To receive the discount, call or email Rebecca using the contact information in this link.


June History Hike: Birding and Jewell Wetlands 
Sunday, June 15, 8:30 a.m. 
Walk around a wetland in the heart of Aurora and learn the basics of birding and the history of the park. Binoculars may be supplied, bring your own if possible. This hike will be approximately one hour and 15 minutes and approximately one mile. Best for adults and children over 13. 
Cost: $3.60 for members. 

The Colorado Freedom Memorial with Rick Crandall 
Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.
Air Force Veteran and 30-year local radio fixture, Rick Crandall is the founder of The Colorado Freedom Memorial, the first memorial of its kind in the US. Through perseverance and community, Rick created a memorial that honors the fallen from Colorado while enriching future generations. Hear about updates and future plans for the memorial.
Free for members. Please register.

Centennial House Open Day 
Saturday, June 20, 3 to 6 p.m. 
Located in Original Aurora, Centennial House is a Queen Anne style home. It is the oldest of the nine remaining houses Donald Fletcher built for his speculative community east of Denver. We will have snacks and lawn games.  
Free event. Location: 1671 Galena St. 

Jewell Wetlands: A Local Activism Success Story  
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. 
Today, Jewell Wetlands features trails, a boardwalk and a butterfly garden. This special Civic Season program will explore the individual and community action that preserved the natural wetlands from development and created a brand-new park for Aurora 
Free for members. Please register.

Legendary Ladies Performance 
Friday, June 26, 5:30 p.m. 
The costumed performers and researchers of The Legendary Ladies portray important women from Colorado and American history. This year, the Aurora History Museum will host Helen Hunt Jackson, Mary Rippon, Captain Jack, Merle Eagan Anderson and Mary Chase. 
Cost: $8.10 for members. 

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