Museum Closed for Holiday
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Feel the Heat! Supervolcanoes explores rare types of volcanic eruptions that marshal the energy that lurks, like a sleeping dragon, beneath the surface of planet Earth. The story of these big blow outs is a tale of havoc and mayhem: mass extinctions, climate collapses, and violence beyond anything humans have ever witnessed. In this unique immersive experience, audiences will explore the impact of volcanism on Earth and other worlds in our solar system. Can a supervolcano erupt in our own time? The answer is surprisingly close to home.
Supervolcanoes is a co-production of Spitz Creative Media, Mirage3D and Thomas Lucas Productions, Inc., in association with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch.
Run time: 24 minutes
Suggested Age: 6 years+
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Come see our very own wild black-footed ferrets, the most endangered mammal in North America!
Join us in the Natural Areas Exhibit to learn about the conservation work being done to return black-footed ferrets to the wild, from the national captive breeding program to new advances in cloning from our partners at US Fish and Wildlife. They will also feed the black-footed ferrets their weekend meal during this presentation. Parental discretion is advised.
Museum admission is not required to attend this event, but space is limited.
Noon Years Eve Party
Wednesday, January 31st
11:00am - 1:00pm
You’re Invited! It’ll be the best (and first!) New Years Eve party of 2025 as we count down the New Year between 11am and 1pm here at FCMoD!
Join us for crafts & activities, a dance party countdown, and many more surprises.
Let’s ring in the new year (at noon!) together!
Free with admission!
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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.
Run time: 25 minutes
Suggested Age: 8 years+
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Join us in our Animal Encounters exhibit and discover some of the amazing creatures we share this planet with. Animals of all kinds from creepy crawlies, wet and slimy, to soft and furry. Don’t miss an opportunity to make a new animal friend!
Free with museum admission.
Welcome to Fort Collins Museum of Discovery online admission.
Advance Tickets are not required, but you may reserve your tickets for ease of check-in.
The tickets reserved here may only be used on the selected date.
To change your intended arrival date, see above and select "Other Dates."
Members: Please click the "Sign In" button at the top of the page to reserve your zero-cost ticket. If you have not created a log-in before, please click "Register." Use a valid email and remember your password to continue to sign in for future visits. If you are not a member of Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and want to join, click here.
Tickets for any of the following accessibility programs can be purchased at the museum's welcome desk when you arrive:
- SNAP/EBT Pass
- Ability Pass
- ASTC Members
- NARM Members
- Community Pass
No discount admission codes are available at this time. Find more options for access to the museum at fcmod.org/discovery-for-all
When You Arrive
When you arrive, please have your tickets readily available. Follow the link in your confirmation email to print your ticket at home or to display it on your mobile device. We are unable to scan screenshots.
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Follow the adventures of Cy and Annie and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise-cracking spaceship computer. See an asteroid crash into the Moon. Bounce along with them on the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar storm. And gain a new appreciation of our home planet.
Runtime: 32 minutes
Suggested Age: 3 years+
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Member registration opens on November 21.
General registration opens on November 28.
Members: Make sure to Sign In above with your email and password to get access and receive your 10% membership discount! (Click "register" if you have not created an account with our website yet.)
School Day Out Camps feature a full day of STEAM-based activities, a professional team to lead the way, and a fun environment to learn and discover. We will explore a theme of the day, which includes topics such as music, animals, science, history, and much, much more all while making friends and having fun!
Important: Camp runs from Monday through Friday. Drop Off is from 8:30 AM– 9:00 AM at our School Group Entrance near the south-west corner of the building. Pick Up is from 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM at the same entrance. Please keep an eye out for signs directing you to this area. All participants must be checked in and out by an authorized adult with Photo ID.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Reusable water bottle
- Comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A Discovery Mindset!
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery provides all camp materials. We do not recommend campers bring toys, games, electronics, books, etc. A lost and found is kept at the front desk for items left behind but Fort Collins Museum of Discovery will not be responsible for items not reclaimed by the end of the month.
MEAL & SNACKS:
Prepared and packaged lunch and snacks will be provided from a licensed facility inspected annually by a governing public health agency, however we cannot guarantee that the food provided is free of allergens. Students are invited to bring their own food as an alternative.
EXPECTATIONS:
Participants will:
- Participate in camp activities.
- Honor each other through respectful verbal, written, and physical expressions.
- Respect the museum, its staff, volunteers, and each other.
FCMoD strives to create an environment that is positive and secure for all participants. Bullying and related behavior that is counter to this will be addressed with participants and discussed with parents/guardians.
We welcome birthday parties, graduation parties, baby showers and more!
Our celebration package includes a two-hour rental for a private room and complimentary museum entry for up to 36 guests.
The package is available for $300. Please login above with your membership to receive discounts.
Please select the quantity of rooms you would like for your celebration below. Each room has a capacity of 36 people, if your party exceeds 36 guests please enter a quantity of 2 and click the "Register Later" tick box for "Registrant 2"
Please note rooms are available on a first come basis
We kindly ask that celebrations be booked at least two weeks in advance. To secure your preferred weekend date, we recommend booking at least four weeks ahead. For bookings needed within two weeks, please reach out to us directly at booking@fcmod.org
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Follow the adventures of Cy and Annie and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise-cracking spaceship computer. See an asteroid crash into the Moon. Bounce along with them on the lunar surface. Get up close and personal with a solar storm. And gain a new appreciation of our home planet.
To apply Member discounts be sure to sign-in using the button at the top of this page. If you do not have a member sign-in, please register through the link at the top of this page. Your website sign-in is separate from your Membership Portal sign-in.
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Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic journey from the Big Bang, to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the voices of the astronauts and cosmonauts of Constellation Coalition who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own “Overview Effect” as you meditate on our planet in Shared Reality.
Run time: 30 minutes
Suggested Age: 7 years+
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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 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. Content warning: contains scenes of war and some frightening images; not recommended for young children.
Run time: 35 minutes
Suggested Age: 8 years+
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Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through the solar system to explore the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Immersive visualizations showcase our cosmic neighborhood with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the cratered surface of our own Moon, a dramatic flight through the swirling rings of Saturn, and soaring encounters with distant worlds of active volcanoes and buried oceans.
Featuring breathtaking visuals and cutting-edge science, Worlds Beyond Earth is a dazzling celebration of the Age of Exploration and the unique conditions that make life on Earth possible.
Run time: 25 minutes
Suggested Age: 6 years+
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Join your favorite Sesame Street characters and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon. We may live in different places, but we all see the same sky!
Run time: 23 minutes
Suggested Age: 3 years+
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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 to put the first human on the Moon.
Run time: 26 minutes
Suggested Age: 3 years+
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Longtime visitors of FCMoD might remember the Let it Snow Dome show that came around every year for the month of December--we are excited to share a NEW SnowDome show created by our very own Digital Experiences Manager, Scott! The SnowDome show features classic holiday tunes along with festive 360 visuals and immersive surround sound.
Run time: 45 minutes
Suggested Age: 3 years+
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ATTENTION, MEMBERS—FCMoD is extending operating hours to host “Monthly Member Nights” on the third Friday of the month!
Join us from 5 - 8 PM and enjoy all that the museum has to offer, exclusively for YOU, after hours.
Enjoy the gallery, shows in the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater, snacks for purchase in the Café, and local goods in the Museum Store, all to yourself as an FCMoD member.
Advance tickets are NOT required. Please bring your membership card or Photo ID to check in at the Welcome Desk.
There’s never been a better time to become a member. Our members support all that we do, and directly impacts our mission to create meaningful opportunities to learn, reflect, and have fun. We love our members!