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. 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 in our stunning OtterBox Digital Dome […]
The Ants & The Grasshopper
Presented by Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and in collaboration with ACT Human Rights Film Festival, join us at the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater for the documentary The Ants & the Grasshopper. Winner of multiple awards and an official selection at film festivals across North America, The Ants & the Grasshopper follows the story of Anita […]
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 the different ferrets that live at […]
Special Programming: Sound Science
Come experience how amazing sound is! Watch sound move through the water and literally move an object. This experience will be led by museum Discovery Agents and will take place from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
CSU Ram Welcome
In participation with Ram Welcome, Colorado State University students receive free museum admission with a valid student ID between 1:00pm and 4:00pm There are plenty of opportunities for students to discover at FCMoD: from research resources in our Archive and Collections to volunteering across a variety of museum areas to student memberships providing year-long access […]
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure will show beginning at 3:30 p.m. 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: […]
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
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. Please arrive early. The show will start at 10:30 a.m. Runtime: 23 minutes […]
CAPCOM GO: The Apollo Story
What did it take to get humans to the surface of the Moon? What challenges did the engineers, scientists, and astronauts who worked to achieve that goal face? From award-winning producer NSC Creative comes their latest show, an immersive historical documentary that showcases the achievements of the Apollo program and what it took to put […]
The Beatles: 360
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. Please arrive early. The show will start at 2 p.m. Note: Due to the nature of music lyrics, some content may be inappropriate for younger audiences.
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. Please arrive early. The show will start at 3:30 p.m. Runtime: 35 minutes | View […]