Biocube Survey Pop-up
Get ready to explore the diversity of life right in our backyard - the Big Backyard, that is! Drop in to chat with FCMoD staff about Smithsonian's Biocube Project, and use a biocube to complete your own biodiversity observation. Contribute to community science by studying and sharing discoveries from habitats around the museum! What will […]
Horsetooth International Film Festival
The third annual HIFF returns to Fort Collins from September 8 - September 12th, with a premier black-tie event and film viewing in the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater on September 10th. Doors open at 5 p.m. and guests will enjoy several short films in the immersive 360 degree Digital Dome, as well as live […]
Live From the Dome – Miranda Fling
Join us for a livestream concert experience unlike any other featuring our 2020 Sonic Spotlight winner, Miranda Fling! Miranda pulls inspiration from indie, pop, and folk music, usually accompanying vocals with mellow instrumentals, complex harmonies, and background vocals. Miranda has recently performed for The Colorado Sound’s 5th Birthday Bash and The Bohemian Light Festival in […]
Museum Closing Early
The museum will be closing early at 4 PM for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will return to our normal hours Saturday, September 25.
Black-Footed Ferrets: 40th Anniversary of Rediscovery
Join the Meeteetse Museums, the US Fish and Wildlife, and the Draper Natural History Museum for an online black-footed ferret celebration! Forty years ago, Shep encountered a black-footed ferret in his yard at the Hogg’s place on the banks of the Greybull River. Thanks to that encounter, and John and Lucille Hogg’s curiosity, the […]
Dome Show: 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. Runtime: 23 minutes | View the trailer!
Dome Show: Dream to Fly
Since the beginning of history, people have dreamed of flying. Tales of mythical dragon flights thrilled ancient dreamers. Storytellers wove airy fantasies of magic carpet rides. Leonardo da Vinci stoked the dreams of flight with his fantastic drawings and through his eyes, we learned to look to nature for the secrets of flight. Dream To […]
Dome Show: 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 fulldome producer NSC Creative comes their latest show, an immersive historical documentary that showcases the achievements of the Apollo program and what it took […]
Teen Self Care Fair
Continue the conversation about mental health at the Teen Self Care Fair! Explore new ways to practice self-care, including yoga, art, poetry/rap, healthy eating, aerial silks, and much more. Also enjoy music, therapy dogs, community resource booths, free food, and giveaways! Parents and caregivers can also participate in learning sessions: Question Persuade Refer, Inclusivity the […]
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 […]