We often think of nature as a place untouched by humans – high on a rugged mountain top or deep in a remote canyon. But nature is thriving in cities and towns all around us. Filled with immersive environments and hands-on exhibits, Nature All Around Us challenges the notion that urban and natural environments are at odds by showing the many ways they are linked. Exploring such themes as yards & gardens, rivers & streams and urban forests, Nature All Around Us seeks to create awareness and understanding of the many plant and animal species we see every day. From raccoons to pollinators, you don’t need to leave home to find nature!

We hope this exhibit will spark curiosity and learning about planning, designing and nurturing nature in our own communities. Nature All Around Us is a special exhibition from the Science Museum of Minnesota.

Nature All Around Us  will run May 24th through August 31st, 2025. Watch this space for more details this spring!  

This exhibit is presented in both English and Spanish.

Programs and Events

Please see all of our Nature All Around us programming below. Spanish interpretation may be available upon request. Para preguntas y/o para reservar tu boleto de entrada en español: Correo electrónico: espanol@fcmod.org.

Tuesday Night Live

Join us on select Tuesday nights as we bring in local experts to discuss diverse topics related to the nature that is all around us.

Programs Workshops and Talks

Nature Photographers All Around Us Photo Contest

Nature Photographers All Around Us is a photography competition hosted by Fort Collins Museum of Discovery to accompany our new special exhibit: Nature All Around Us.

Photographers of all skill levels are encouraged to get outside, discover, and share their local natural world.

Whether it’s the nature of your local creek, or even your own backyard, we believe that great nature photos – and great nature photographers – are all around us!