Friday Events

What is the Molly Brown House Museum?

The Molly Brown House Museum is the former house of Margaret “Molly” Brown, a philanthropist, activist, and socialite best know for surviving the sinking the Titanic and later earning her the nickname “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” for her bravery and efforts in assisting other survivors.  The museum, which is a designated Denver Landmark, is a place where visitors can learn about her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in society and her enduring legacy of advocacy and resilience.  

Also, the Molly Brown House Museum has acquired exciting and rare Titanic artifacts! These, and many more never-before-seen artifacts, will be the centerpiece of the museum’s latest exhibit, See Justice Done: The Legacy of the Titanic Survivors’ Committee which will be a part of our tour of the museum during our visit.  

**Interesting Fun Fact** If you saw the famous Titanic movie made back in 1997 that starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the character of Molly Brown was played by the spunky and humorous Kathy Bates.  

**Important** Mass will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception which is a Jubilee Pilgrimage Site.  Note: A plenary indulgence may be obtained for a visit to any Jubilee Pilgrimage Site under the general norms, which are detachment from all sin, even venial, sacramental confession, reception of Holy Communion, and praying for the Holy Father’s intentions.

Details:

• 7:30 am – Meet in lobby of the Omni to check in and get organized
• 7:45 am – Depart (½ mile walk) to the nearby public transit station (Flatiron Station)  
• 8:00 am-ish – There are public transit buses running approximately every 15 minutes or so beginning at around 8 am.  The bus ride to downtown Denver is approximately 30 minutes.
• 8:45 am-ish – Approximate arrival at Union Station (downtown Denver).  We have a little over an hour to leisurely make our way from Union Station to the Molly Brown House Museum (1.6 miles away).  As we walk down the 16th Street pedestrian promenade there should be time for folks to grab a coffee, breakfast sandwich or pastry along the way!  We may pass by the State Capital building for a pic or two.  For those who do not want to walk the entire 1.6-mile distance, there is a free bus called the 16th Street FreeRide that travels about 1 mile which will reduce the amount of walking to 0.6 miles.  
• 10:00 am – Arrive at the Molly Brown House Museum to check in, followed by private tour with our group. 
• 11:00 am-ish – It is a 0.3 mile (6 minute) walk from the Molly Brown Museum to the Cathedral for Mass.  So, at the conclusion of the tour, there is about one hour of free time before Mass begins.  Participants can:
  • Stay at the Molly Brown Museum a little longer to explore it 
  • Go to the Molly Brown Museum gift shop
  • Enjoy the nearby area of Denver including the State Capital building
  • Make their way over to the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception for some quiet prayer time before Mass begins
  • The Sacrament of Confession is offered at the Cathedral from 11am – 12 noon before Mass
• 12:10 pm – Mass begins at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.  
• 1:30 pm – Lunch at the locally and family-owned West Saloon & Kitchen.  Each participant pays for their own lunch.  Here is a link to the restaurant: 
• Following lunch, we will make our way back to Union Station, board the bus for our 30-minute return trip back up to the Flatiron Station and then walk back to the Omni Interlocken Hotel.  
• 4 pm – Estimated time of return to Omni Interlocken Hotel.