Located in the original house of Golda Meir in Denver, CO, is a museum and the Golda Meir Center for Political Leadership. Meir is mostly known as the fourth prime minister of Israel and the only woman who ever served in this position. She was born and raised in a traditional poor Jewish family who immigrated from Russia to Milwaukee. She came to Denver to live with her sister and brother-in-law to become a teacher (since in Milwaukee, women who were not married could not study). The original house was saved from demolition by Esther and Mel Cohen, and in 1988 was transferred to the Auraria Campus of the Metropolitan State University of Denver. It was designated a Denver landmark and went through a full restoration. In the upper level, is a museum with exhibits about Meir’s life and legacy as well as historical artifacts from the time she lived there. The lower level is the Golda Meir Center for Political Leadership operated by the Political Science Department at MSU Denver. The center is organizing leadership and educational programs promoting the important role of leadership in society.   Read more...

The Center for Colorado Women’s History is focusing on highlighting and documenting the stories of the women of Colorado. It aims to ensure Denver’s women’s history will be included and connecting it to the community by research, fellowship programs, lectures, tours, exhibitions, and special events. It is the only physical center in Colorado dedicated to presenting women’s stories since it was opened on March 21st, 2018. The center is located in the Byers-Evans House, a historic museum built in the late 19th century and restored to the 1912–1924 period. Most of the furniture and memorabilia are original. By following the guided tour, the visitor is getting to know all about the house and the life in Denver over the years, including the stories about the women who lived there, such as Anne Evans, the art patron and businesswomen, Margaret Gray Evans, the former First Lady of Colorado, and many more. Read more...

The museum is the historic home of J.J. and Margaret “Molly” Brown. Molly is known by her nickname “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” because she survived the sinking of the Titanic, but she was much more than that. Brown was an activist, socialite, and a philanthropist who promoted women’s and workers’ rights and advocated for children’s education, she helped to commemorate the bravery of the Titanic crew, and even helped to rebuild front line areas, and aided wounded soldiers in France during WW1. Molly Brown House Museum enables to have a look into the past and view how Denver’s life were like in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Wander the house and see the rooms where the Browns’ worked and lived, including the library, a private sitting area, the family’s bedrooms, and the servant’s quarter. There is also a collection of personal items of the family, such as clothing, accessories, furniture, and artworks. Explore the James Joseph Brown & the Peoples’ Quest for Gold exhibit, as well as the temporary exhibits such as the Pop-Up Mining Exhibit, and enjoy special events, including ‘Naughty Victorian Valentines,’ the House Museum Book Club, and ‘Women in the Arts Tea.’ Read more...