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10:00 am
Members-Only Event
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is excited to host our first special exhibition of 2022, FOOD FOR THOUGHT Micro Views of Sustenance: Threats and Prospects, from June 18th to September 4th.
On Saturday, June 18th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is hosting a members-only exhibition preview. Drop in anytime to take advantage of the members-only sneak-peek of the exhibit before it opens to the general public. Members will have the chance to meet the artist, Robert Dash, whose photographs highlight the threats and prospects of climate change in colorful detail.
In addition, we’ll have family-friendly programming with many wonderful community partners onsite, including the CSU Bug Zoo, Copoco’s Honey, National Black-Footed Ferret Conservation Center, and more.
As a special thank you to our members, the first 300 participants will receive a free goodie bag.
Schedule of Events
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Meet and greet with artist Robert Dash
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Visit with the CSU Bug Zoo
1 – 2 p.m. | All About Beekeeping with Copoco’s Honey
2 – 3 p.m. | Ferret Feeding
2– 4 p.m. | Program – Take A Closer Look and coloring activity: the natural world is truly a wondrous place. Explore the amazing structures that make up our world together.
10:30 am
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure will show beginning at 10:30 a.m. on June 18.
Join Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend, Hu Hu Zhu, for a look at the stars. Take an imaginary trip to our Moon, learn how to find the Big Dipper and North Star, and see how we all share the same sky.
Runtime: 23 minutes | View the trailer
11:15 am
Dream To Fly
Dream To Fly is a poetic and touching story of aviation development through the ages. It presents the significant milestones on our route to conquering the skies – both in terms of technological breakthroughs, as well as our perceptions of flying itself.
Dream To Fly will show on June 18 at 11:15 a.m.
Runtime: 35 minutes | View the trailer
2:00 pm
The Beatles: Dome Show
The Dome’s 360° state-of-the-art digital projection systems bring this show to life, while our booming surround sound system will have you hearing your favorite artists like never-before.
‘Come Together’ for The Beatles: Dome Show on June 18 at 2 p.m.
Note: Due to the nature of music lyrics, some content may be inappropriate for younger audiences.
3:30 pm
Explore
Explore is the story of humanity’s fascination with the stars — from ancient stargazers and astrologers to the breakthrough discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler. In particular, today’s explorers depend on Kepler’s genius for their work in space. Enjoy a beautifully visualized trip through the history of astronomy.
View it June 18 in our stunning OtterBox Digital Dome Theater at 3:30 p.m.
Runtime: 27 minutes | View the trailer