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October 2022
Life: A Cosmic Story
How did life on Earth begin? Find out on this journey through time. Witness key events since the Big Bang that set the stage for life. See the first stars ignite, galaxies coalesce and entire worlds take shape. On a young Earth, two scenarios for the dawn of life are presented – one near a turbulent, deep-sea, hydro-thermal vent, and the other in a primordial hot puddle on a volcanic island.
Please arrive early. The show will start at 3:30 p.m.
Runtime: 25 minutes | View the trailer!
Come Make Art
Come Make Art! Art is an amazing way to reduce stress, increase not only hand eye coordination but brain function as well! Not to mention how fun it can be. Join our museum educators under the Linear Irrigator for activities such as coloring and button making. See you there!
Programming is free with museum admission.
Life: A Cosmic Story
How did life on Earth begin? Find out on this journey through time. Witness key events since the Big Bang that set the stage for life. See the first stars ignite, galaxies coalesce and entire worlds take shape. On a young Earth, two scenarios for the dawn of life are presented – one near a turbulent, deep-sea, hydro-thermal vent, and the other in a primordial hot puddle on a volcanic island.
Please arrive early. The show will start at 3:30 p.m.
Runtime: 25 minutes | View the trailer!
November 2022
Ferret Feeding
Visit with FCMoD’s very own live black-footed ferrets, the most endangered mammal in North America!
Join us in the Natural Areas Exhibit to learn about the conservation work being done to return black-footed ferrets to the wild, from the national captive breeding program to new advances in cloning. Meet our black-footed ferrets and watch as our furry friends tear into their weekend meal. Who knows, you just might become BFFs with our BFFs!
Museum admission is not required to attend this program, but the capacity is limited and first-come, first-served.
Visit with CSU Bug Zoo!
Get to know arachnids, insects, and arthropods when the CSU Bug Zoo visits FCMoD! CSU Bug Zoo strives to bring a deeper appreciation for arthropods through hands-on learning. See both live and mounted specimens of spiders, roaches, and other crawlies, and learn all about the great big world of bugs! Find out how to identify bugs in our local ecosystem and take your outdoor exploration to the next level. The Bug Zoo create opportunities with live insects, enthusiastic volunteers, and continued involvement in the Fort Collins community.
Free with museum admission.
Presented in Partnership with Colorado State University Agricultural Science Department.
FCMoD’s 10th Anniversary Birthday Party
Celebrate FCMoD’s 10th Birthday with us! From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., all visitors receive free admission for a full day of fun and excitement!
Activities include:
- Face Painting 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Photo Booth 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Iron Family Singers 11:00 am
- Live Music featuring:
- Miranda Fling (12:00-12:45 pm)
- Mariachi Voces Mexicanas (1:00 – 2:00 pm)
- Teddy Creal (2:15 – 2:45 pm)
- Corinthian (3:00 – 3:45 pm)
- Balloon Animals 12:00– 4:00 pm
- Musical Jam Hosted by youth MoD Squad in the Garage 1:00 – 5:00 pm
- Movies and Music in The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater all day
- Live Animal Experiences all day
Parking is limited, so we encourage you to plan accordingly. We can’t wait to see you at our birthday party!
This free day is generously sponsored by Elevations Credit Union.
Meet the Raptors! Visit with the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program
Eagles, falcons, owls, oh my! Visit the museum to meet some of our feathered friends from the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program. Drop in and talk with the experts to learn all about Colorado’s amazing avian biodiversity. Spread your wings and soar into discovery!
Presented in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program. Free with museum admission.
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER – Radon: The Health Risks and Solutions with Karen Crumbaker
The November 17th program is canceled due to inclement weather.
Join CSU Extension Service Agent in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Karen Crumbaker, in FCMoD’s OtterBox Digital Dome to learn the real impacts of radon exposure and practical measures you can take to protect yourself from its effects.
Registration is required and tickets are available as ‘pay what you can.’
Ferret Feeding
Visit with FCMoD’s very own live black-footed ferrets, the most endangered mammal in North America!
Join us in the Natural Areas Exhibit to learn about the conservation work being done to return black-footed ferrets to the wild, from the national captive breeding program to new advances in cloning. Meet our black-footed ferrets and watch as our furry friends tear into their weekend meal. Who knows, you just might become BFFs with our BFFs!
Museum admission is not required to attend this program, but the capacity is limited and first-come, first-served.
December 2022
Noches en Familia
¡Noches en Familia at the Museum! ¡Celebra Las Posadas, la cultura, las tradiciones y la comunidad con el Museo del Descubrimiento de Fort Collins y las Bibliotecas Poudre! Noches en Familia es un programa literario bilingüe que conecta a la comunidad con la cultura Latinx a través de cuentos infantiles, música, títeres, manualidades, comida, juegos e invitados especiales. Viernes, Diciembre 2, 2022 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM Museo del Descubrimiento de Fort Collins Gratuito y para público de todas las…