2023 Solar Eclipse
Curious about the 2023 partial eclipse? Stop by the museum to learn more about what causes eclipses and take a look with your own eyes. We will have 75 pairs of eclipse glasses to give away to museum visitors Eclipse themed coloring sheets and annular eclipse fact sheets Information on citizen science experiments that you […]
Dream To Fly
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterDream 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. Runtime: 35 minutes | View the trailer Select Date and Buy Tickets View […]
Tonight’s Sky Planetarium Show
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterJoin us for a trip through the season's stars presented by our astronomy volunteer, Patrick, Saturdays @ 1:00. Learn how to spot constellations and understand the stories behind them, included with museum admission. Come check out the cosmos!!
Violent Universe
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterComets, asteroids, and meteors hurtling through space. Stars collapsing under their own gravity. Infernos of nuclear energy releasing their deadly radiation across the universe. Witness the raw power of the cosmos in this thrilling show that gives you a front-row seat to watch as worlds collide! Runtime: 25 minutes | View the trailer Select Date and Buy […]
Archives Month Tours at FCMoD
Happy American Archives Month! To celebrate, join the Archive & Collections staff at FCMoD for a special hour-long tour of some of our favorite local archival treasures. We'll explore Fort Collins historic maps, yearbooks, photographs, newspapers, diaries, and more! Tours are free and fun for all ages. What will YOU discover? Dates/Times (tour is […]
CAPCOM GO: The Apollo Story en Español!
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterJoin us for a presentation of Capcom Go in Spanish! ¿Cómo llegaron los seres humanos a la superficie de la Luna? ¿Qué desafíos se enfrentaron los ingenieros, científicos y astronautas que trabajaron para lograr ese objetivo? Del premiado productor NSC Creative llega su última película, un documentario histórico inmersivo que muestra los logros del Programa […]
FCMoD Music Series: Prince
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterJoin us in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater to experience Prince in a whole new light! 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 […]
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterJoin 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 Select Date and Buy Tickets View […]
Teen Self Care Fair 2023
Free admission for all, generously sponsored by Larimer County Behavioral Health Services Impact Fund. The annual Teen Self-Care Fair is taking place on October 15th, 2023 at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, with the goal of creating a space for youth to learn new coping skills and join the conversation around suicide prevention through experiential […]
Forward! To the Moon
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterForward to the Moon is a look into NASA's Artemis program, the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters narrates. Please arrive early. The show will start at 2:00 p.m. […]