Adult Programs

1340 Penn/After Hours

$15 Members | $17 Nonmembers                              7:00-9:00pm

Enjoy a risqué look at life in the era of the unsinkable and outspoken Margaret “Molly” Brown. Exploring topics too taboo to talk about in the daylight, this speakeasy features signature cocktails and salacious vignettes perfect for good-timers and geeks alike!   Events take place on all floors of Museum, most of which is only accessible via stairs. To register, please click here.

Suggested for ages 21+. Must present ID to enjoy spirits!

Unsinkable and the Snob
January 30, 2020
Meet two of West’s most mythologized women, “Molly” Brown and Mrs. McGraw, her supposed nemesis from the Unsinkable Molly Brown. Determine what is myth and what is fact as you learn about these two women while sipping on signature cocktails.

This is the first of our new after-hours Myth On Trial Series, a collaborative program of the Center for Colorado Women’s History, which unpacks the myths that surround many women of Colorado and the American West.  Myth On Trial presents you with facts and myth and allows you to participate in our “jury” deciding what is myth and what is fact, all while enjoying a cocktail in our historic house museums!

Suffragists and Spirits
March 6, 2020
Did you know that the Queen of Victorian Horror was a suffragist? In this event we will discover the true life of Mary Shelly and her creation of the famed monster Frankenstein. Discover how this woman defied the odds and became a number one seller in her time. Who knows, you may even come face to face with her monster!

Women in Spiritualism
May 15, 2020
From the famed Fox sisters, too the mysterious Sarah Winchester women were a driving force behind the spiritualist movement in American. Did you know the woman who named the Ouija Board lived only blocks from Mrs. Brown’s Home? Come meet these spirits of the past and experience a Victorian séance.

Bloomers, Bicycles, and Bosoms
June 11, 2020
The scandalous movement of female fashions from dresses to pants sparked a revolution in the freedom of women- freedom to move; freedom to work and freedom to make their own decisions. Join us as we look at the impact that fashion and popular culture had on women’s suffrage.

Is Mrs. Brown Still Here?
September 25, 2020
Grab a flashlight and join us for a ghost hunting tour through Mrs. Brown’s home as we try to find what does go bump in the night! After the tour we will discuss ghosts, hauntings, and all things relating to the paranormal as we sip spirits!

The Scrapbookin’ Lawman
November 19, 2020
He was the fastest scrapbookin’ lawman in the West! Well, at least the first. Sam Howe made order out of criminal chaos and mayhem, tracking crimes and their perpetrators through notes, photos, and newspaper articles, all compiled in scrapbooks, an early predecessor to rap sheets. Meet the man himself, and one or two of the criminals he was able to stop.

Salon Series

Free                    5:30-7:00pm

This series pairs local organizations with a current headline relevant to social activism, transitional justice, and community involvement. Using safe-space guidelines, we will listen, share and seek to understand the issues that affect us today, and those that affected Margaret Brown and Denverites 100 years ago. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for program topics. Suggested for ages 16 and older, per parental discretion. The Salon Series will take place on:

February 6— Remember the Ladies: Gender Inequality in the Constitution

March 5— Women of Color & the Suffrage Movement

April 2— Constricted by Corset: Bodily Autonomy & Choice

May 7— Fierce Foremothers, Steadfast Suffragists Exhibit Opening

June 4— Liberty for All: Immigration & the American Dream

August 6— The Equal Rights Amendment

September 3—Women in Politics

October 1—Voter Rights 101

November 5—What Just Happened? (post-Election Re-Cap)

Insider Tours

General Admission                    6:00-7:30am

Explore topics beyond our general house tour on this “tour behind the tour!” Staff and community experts will unravel some fascinating tales from the threads of Margaret Brown’s life. To register, click here.

The Hidden Language of Victorian Valentines
February 4
Victorians were known to have secret languages (be careful not to drop your fan!), and Valentines were no exception. Learn about the hidden language of love, as well as some of the more colorful language being used at the time while we take a look behind closed doors.

Tales From the Titanic
April 7
As one of just a few Titanic sites in the United States, we can help you learn more about the Titanic: how the different classes of passengers traveled, the immigrants coming to a new home, industrialization, and Titanic’s effects on maritime law.

LGBTQ: 1900 to Now
June 2
Located in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, the museum has been witness to an emerging and thriving queer culture. For Gay Pride Month, we’ll take a look back at the history of queer culture from Margaret Brown’s time to today.

We Shall Not Be Denied
August 4
Do you know that August 26, 2020 marks the 100^th anniversary of the passage of the 19^th Amendment, which granted (most) women the right to vote? As the centennial draws near, learn how Colorado’s women, including Margaret Brown, led the way.

Victorian Halloween
October 9
During the Victorian era, the celebration of Halloween took hold in America and many of today’s customs were developed. While costumes and decoration are now different than those in Molly Brown’s time, the mystery and surprise of Halloween is a sentiment we still celebrate.

Christmas with the Browns
December 1
We’re decking the halls Victorian-style, and welcome you to experience the origins of some of the most beloved Christmas traditions, including some very special Christmases with the Brown family.