Group Visits

Groups with 15 or more visitors are eligible for our special group rates. 

Memberships cannot be used to waive group visit admission.

Free & Reduced Lunch Eligibility  

FCMoD offers group visit discounts to schools with 40% or greater Free & Reduced Lunch eligibility (as cited by the Colorado Department of Education or the Wyoming State Board of Education). These additional discounts are commensurate with a school’s overall Free & Reduced rate and apply across the full school group visit experience.  

F&R discount rates will be provided during the booking process for your reference.

Ability Pass 

Visitors with intellectual, physical and/or developmental disabilities who are accompanied by a caregiver receive discounted general admission, and discounted admission for the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater, and free admission for their caregiver. Groups smaller than 15 people are welcome to purchase tickets at the front desk.

The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater at Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is the only one of its kind in Northern Colorado. Featuring a massive 39-foot diameter overhead dome screen, your group will be wowed by the Dome’s state-of-the-art visuals featuring ultra-high-definition imagery and a booming spatial audio system.  

Your group rate includes access to one of our scheduled dome shows and is a special way to enhance your visit with an immersive experience. The following shows are recommended based on age/grade-level appropriateness with content ranging from space to astrology, astronomy, simple machines, technology, and more. Click each title for its description, duration and trailer. 

Pre-K-1st
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventures*
Un Cielo, Un Mundo. La Aventura de big Bird*
Accidental Astronauts

2nd-4th
CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story*
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Dream To Fly 

5th-8th
Dream To Fly
Explore
Forward To The Moon! 

High School/College/Adult
Losing The Dark
Phantom of the Universe
The Sun Our Living Star 

*Available in English/Disponible en español

FCMoD houses and cares for approximately 38,000 objects – only a small percentage of which are on display at any given time. Prominent among the Museum’s collections are stone objects from the Folsom-era Lindenmeier site and Clovis cultural complex; locally focused historic clothing and textiles; and household and personal artifacts dating from the mid-19th century.

Appointments are appreciated so we can best prepare for your visit, but are not necessary during our walk-in hours for groups smaller than 5. Group sizes are limited to 25 at one time in Archive & Collections.

To request a visit to FCMoD’s Archive & Collections, click here.

To learn more about FCMoD’s Archive & Collections, visit The Fort Collins History Connection, an online collaboration between the Poudre River Public Library District and FCMoD.

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery welcomes all visitors and is committed to making the museum a rich and rewarding experience for all. To support your visit, we offer a variety of accommodations detailed on our accessibility page.

FCMoD embraces science, history, culture, and limitless Discovery. We look forward to supporting your group as they engage in creative learning throughout the museum! To ensure the best experience for all, please follow these simple guidelines:  

• No running, jumping, swinging or climbing  
• Be gentle with each other and all museum spaces/displays
• Use inside voices, share, and take turns 
• No food or drink allowed in the museum or theater. Food should be eaten in the Learning Labs and Café area only
• Stay with chaperones, teachers, and groups 
• Tornado Chamber/Wind Tunnel: take turns and be respectful of each other’s experience
• Only children 5 years of age and younger allowed in the Tot Spot
• During dome shows please silence devices and be respectful of other viewers

• • How can my group visit the museum? 
    • If your group consists of 15 or more individuals, please complete our online group reservation request form. Your visit is not booked until you’ve received a contract and final confirmation from our team. 
  • How far in advance should I book my group visit? 
    • Reservation requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of your preferred visit date(s). For the ’23-’24 school year we are accepting requests beginning September 18th. Our team will respond to reservation requests within (4) business days.
  • What if my group has to make changes to their visit? 
    • We will do our best to accommodate visit changes, pending availability. Our team will respond to requests for visit changes within (4) business days.
  • What will my group do during their visit? 
    • After receiving your group reservation request, our team will contact you to learn more about the purpose and plans for your trip and develop an itinerary to make the most of your experience. 
    • Upon arrival, your group will check-in with a member of our staff who will provide a brief orientation (if applicable). Then your group is ready to experience self-guided exploration in our gallery, a show in our Dome Theater, snack/lunch in our Learning Labs or Big Backyard, and so much more. 
  • How long should my group visit for? 
    • Depending on the size of your group, show availability, and your reason for visiting, typical visits range from 1-3 hours. After receiving your group reservation request, our team will confirm the recommended length of your visit.  
  • Do you have any special activities or programs during museum visits? 
    • FCMoD occasionally offers rotating programs and activities on the gallery floor, opportunities to tour Archive & Collections, and even engagement with museum staff as well as regional partner organizations based in education, wildlife conservancy, and technology. To express interest and confirm availability, visit our calendar and ask our team at the time of your reservation. 
  • Do you offer lunch and/or a lunch space?  
    • While FCMoD doesn’t offer lunch, lunch spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
      • Our Learning Labs are indoor lunch and gathering spaces for groups.
      • The Museum Café offers a variety of local snacks and beverages – with every purchase supporting FCMoD’s mission.
      • The Big Backyard is an outdoor space that can be used for lunch.
      • Lee Martinez Park, a short trail walk from the museum, is a popular outdoor lunch space.
  • How do we get to the museum, and where do we park? 
    • The museum is located at 408 Mason Court, Fort Collins, CO 80524, at the intersection of Cherry and Mason Streets in Downtown Fort Collins. Groups arriving via bus, shuttle, or van should unload near the West entrance labeled “School Group Entrance”, near the electric vehicle charging port. Buses, shuttles and vans are welcome to park in the dirt lot on the north-eastside of FCMoD’s parking lot.  
    • Other vehicles can enjoy free parking in our general visitor lot. Overflow parking is available along Cherry Street. The Civic Center Parking Structure is just a short walk south at the corner of Laporte and Mason Streets. 

• How many chaperones should we bring? 
  • To help ensure the best and safest experience for your group, FCMoD expects that groups meet a 5:1 youth/student-to-chaperone ratio. Chaperones receive free gallery admission if they meet the 5:1 student-to-chaperone ratio. 

To learn more about group visits, please contact our Events Team at info@fcmod.org.