Origami: The Art of Paper Folding

Origami. Have you heard of it? Join our museum educators under the Linear Irrigator to explore the ancient art if paper folding. You will leave with not only the knowledge of how it began but with the ability to fold a creation from a number of options.

Free

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 […]

$4

You Can Can It! Food Preservation with Amber Webb

Join us in FCMoD's Learning Lab for the education program: 'You Can Can It!' Food Preservation with Amber Webb. In partnership with the Colorado State University Extension Service, Amber Webb will share preservation tips so you can take part in this season’s garden bounty safely and deliciously. This event is free, but registration is required.

Dynamic Earth

In this film you’ll ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes as you explore the interlocking systems that shape Earth’s climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Please arrive early. […]

$4

David Bowie 360

Join us in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater to experience David Bowie 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 […]

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. Please arrive early. The show will start at […]

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Teen Self-Care Fair

Join us for the 2022 Teen Self-Care Fair!  The Teen Self-Care Fair is taking place on October 9, 2022 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 learning.  This event is for youth (13-18) […]

Free

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 […]

$4

Un Cielo, Un Mundo. La Aventura de big Bird

This is a showing of One World, One Sky - in Spanish! Vengan y acompañen a Big Bird, Elmo y Hu Hu Zhu en una emocionante exploración del Sol, las estrellas y la Luna, mientras aprenden de manera divertida conceptos básicos sobre la astronomía, desarrollando amor por la ciencia, y descubriendo ¡un mundo de posibilidades! […]

$4

Un Cielo, Un Mundo. La Aventura de big Bird

This is a showing of One World, One Sky - in Spanish! Vengan y acompañen a Big Bird, Elmo y Hu Hu Zhu en una emocionante exploración del Sol, las estrellas y la Luna, mientras aprenden de manera divertida conceptos básicos sobre la astronomía, desarrollando amor por la ciencia, y descubriendo ¡un mundo de posibilidades! […]

$4