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July 2021
Sound Ecology Workshop
Shhhhhh… Listen. What do you hear? The wind in the trees? A bug buzzing by? A plane flying high above? Join us for the Sound Ecology Workshop to discover how sound is used to explore our world and gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between humans and nature. Together we will explore what a Sound Ecologist does, the tools they use to study sound, and the tales those sounds tell!
Advance registration is recommended. The workshop will take place in-person at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. Please check-in at the front desk upon arrival. We encourage all participants to wear a face covering, and require social distancing of 6ft. between groups during the program.
Ages: All ages are welcome, workshop is specifically designed for ages 7 and above. Younger children may require caregiver assistance.
Cost: Tickets for this program are available with a pay what you can model! Whatever your budget, we want you to participate fully and comfortably. Your support makes a big difference for our nonprofit museum during these unprecedented times. Please select your preferred ticket price below, and thank you for your consideration!
August 2021
Foley Art Workshop
KaBoom! Zing! Clank. Screeeeech… Join FCMoD as we explore Foley Art – the art of adding sound to post-production cinema. Learn about the history of sound in film, and discover what tools are used to create the pew pew of laser blasters, the clip-clop of horse hooves, and the simple background noise of everyday life. Get ready for hands-on exploration of how a variety of sounds are made by Foley Artists while you build your very own sound-creation tool kit!
Advance registration is recommended. The workshop will take place in-person at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. Please check-in at the front desk upon arrival. We encourage all participants to wear a face covering, and require social distancing of 6ft. between groups during the program.
Ages: All ages are welcome, workshop is specifically designed for ages 8 and above. Younger children may require caregiver assistance.
Cost: Tickets for this program are available with a pay what you can model! Whatever your budget, we want you to participate fully and comfortably. Your support makes a big difference for our nonprofit museum during these unprecedented times. Please select your preferred ticket price below, and thank you for your consideration!
CANCELLED-Foley Art Workshop
KaBoom! Zing! Clank. Screeeeech… Join FCMoD as we explore Foley Art – the art of adding sound to post-production cinema. Learn about the history of sound in film, and discover what tools are used to create the pew pew of laser blasters, the clip-clop of horse hooves, and the simple background noise of everyday life. Get ready for hands-on exploration of how a variety of sounds are made by Foley Artists while you build your very own sound-creation tool kit!
Advance registration is recommended. The workshop will take place in-person at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. Please check-in at the front desk upon arrival. We encourage all participants to wear a face covering, and require social distancing of 6ft. between groups during the program.
Ages: All ages are welcome, workshop is specifically designed for ages 8 and above. Younger children may require caregiver assistance.
Cost: Tickets for this program are available with a pay what you can model! Whatever your budget, we want you to participate fully and comfortably. Your support makes a big difference for our nonprofit museum during these unprecedented times. Please select your preferred ticket price below, and thank you for your consideration!
October 2021
Wellness Walk
Join Volunteer Naturalists for a short and slow walk along the Poudre. Discover ways to incorporate mindfulness and daily time in nature.
Presented by City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department. Up to 1 mile; easy. Location: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. Meet at the Museum entrance.
Masks will be optional for all vaccinated participants and volunteers. We kindly request that unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals wear a mask while indoors or when within 6 feet of anyone not in their household group, including the volunteers. Waivers will be required to be signed either online or in person upon arrival.
September 2022
Grateful Dead 360
Explore music in a new light in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater! FCMoD’s music series has something for everyone – from throwbacks of rock idols to the chart topping hits of today’s artists. The Dome’s 360° state-of-the-art digital projection systems bring these shows to life, while our booming surround sound system will have you hearing your favorite artists like never-before.
Please arrive early. The show will start at 2 p.m.
Runtime: 60 minutes. Pricing: $6/$4 for members
Grateful Dead 360
Explore music in a new light in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater! FCMoD’s music series has something for everyone – from throwbacks of rock idols to the chart topping hits of today’s artists. The Dome’s 360° state-of-the-art digital projection systems bring these shows to life, while our booming surround sound system will have you hearing your favorite artists like never-before.
Please arrive early. The show will start at 2 p.m.
Runtime: 60 minutes. Pricing: $6/$4 for members
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!
Grateful Dead 360
Explore music in a new light in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater! FCMoD’s music series has something for everyone – from throwbacks of rock idols to the chart topping hits of today’s artists. The Dome’s 360° state-of-the-art digital projection systems bring these shows to life, while our booming surround sound system will have you hearing your favorite artists like never-before.
Please arrive early. The show will start at 2 p.m.
Runtime: 60 minutes. Pricing: $6/$4 for members
Grateful Dead 360
Explore music in a new light in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater! FCMoD’s music series has something for everyone – from throwbacks of rock idols to the chart topping hits of today’s artists. The Dome’s 360° state-of-the-art digital projection systems bring these shows to life, while our booming surround sound system will have you hearing your favorite artists like never-before.
Please arrive early. The show will start at 2 p.m.
Runtime: 60 minutes. Pricing: $6/$4 for members
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!