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 […]
Music Industry Night
Music Industry Night is an evening for the musician community of Northern Colorado to safely connect, find resources, and have fun! This month's event is a gathering for the music community centered on mental health and the Mind Matters exhibit. Mental Health: Mind Matters creates a safe space for important conversations about mental illnesses, misconceptions, […]
Día de Muertos Celebration
¡Te invitamos a celebrar el Día de Muertos con el Museo del Descubrimiento de Fort Collins! El Día de Muertos es una celebración proveniente de México y Latinoamérica, en donde las familias y seres queridos se unen para celebrar la memoria de sus difuntos, a quienes se les invita a regresar al mundo de los vivos para recordar, convivir y celebrar junto con […]