Plan for serious fun
at The Powerhouse!
We are committed to making sure you have an unforgettable experience experimenting with gadgets and gizmos, seeing our mad scientists in action, and ooohing and ahhhing over our captivating exhibits. Here are the nuts and bolts for planning your visit to The Powerhouse!
Admission
Adults – $9.50 per person. Children under 12 months are free.
Children 1-17 – $9.50
Members are always free!
Discounted admission available for families eligible for EBT benefits and groups of 16 or more scheduled in advance. To schedule a group visit, please email heather@powsci.org, or call our front desk at 970-259-9234.
Buy ahead of time!
Already have The Powerhouse written down in the itinerary? Purchase your tickets ahead of time and show our front desk your ticket confirmation upon arrival.
Exhibit Gallery Hours
Spring Break Hours
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat, Sun -open 9:00am-3:30pm
Wednesday – Closed
Walk or Bike
- Use the pedestrian signal and safe crossing at 12th Street and Camino Del Rio.
- Via the Animas River Trail, we are located along the trail between 12th and 14th streets.
Take the Trolley
Ride the free trolley. It comes by every 20 minutes or so. Get off at Buckley Park (12th & Main), and walk west on 12th Street. Those with disabilities can call for door-to-door service by Opportunity Bus for $2.
Drive
The Powerhouse and our complimentary parking is accessed via the 12th Street and Camino Del Rio intersection. The best address for Google Maps is, “1295 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301.”
The Powerhouse entrance is at 12th Street and Camino Del Rio, the same entrance for River City Hall and the Fire House. Limited complimentary parking is available. Simply drive around River City Hall and the Fire House, then follow the signs to the exhibit gallery. Visitors to The Powerhouse are encouraged to walk, bike, paddle, and carpool.
**Visitors are asked to not park in neighbor businesses’ parking lots. Some short term parking is available along the Animas River Trail, adjacent to the Fire House and River City Hall. If you park off west 14th Street at the Riverside Design Center, your car might be towed or used in an experiment.
Event Calendar
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- 2Tiny Tuesdays9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Once a week, our Toddler Time program offers our tiniest scientists special activities at The Powerhouse. During this time, families and toddlers (pre-schoolers) can play, explore, and meet others. Special books, sensory tables, and activities are available on the gallery floor for play and exploration all day. Build , ... - 3Member-Only Hours3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
, ...All Powerhouse members are invited to come in every Wednesday from 3:00pm-5:30pm for free exploration and play through the month of March!
Not a member? Join today through the link below!
- 4Toddler Creative Movement Class10:00 am - 10:30 am
Bring your little ones to the Powerhouse for toddler-specific creative movement and mindfulness class every Thursday in April! Drop in’s welcome! Please pay at the front desk upon arrival. Drop In Class – $17.50/one adult + child, includes museum admission for one child and one adult for the day. $9/additio , ...Trivia Night6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month for Powerhouse Trivia Night! Five rounds of questions always including a science round and music round. Teams of 5 eligible for prizes, food and drinks available for purchase. $5 suggested team donation! , ... - 5
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- 9Tiny Tuesdays9:00 am - 4:00 pmOnce a week, our Toddler Time program offers our tiniest scientists special activities at The Powerhouse. During this time, families and toddlers (pre-schoolers) can play, explore, and meet others. Special books, sensory tables, and activities are available on the gallery floor for play and exploration all day. Build , ...
- 10Green Business Roundtable12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The Green Business Roundtable (GBR) is a lunchtime networking event in held on the second Wednesday of the month September through May in The Powerhouse exhibit gallery. Put on by San Juan Citizen Alliance and routinely attended by over 75 business leaders, elected officials, and influential community members, GBR insp , ... - 11Toddler Creative Movement Class10:00 am - 10:30 amBring your little ones to the Powerhouse for toddler-specific creative movement and mindfulness class every Thursday in April! Drop in’s welcome! Please pay at the front desk upon arrival. Drop In Class – $17.50/one adult + child, includes museum admission for one child and one adult for the day. $9/additio , ...
- 12Toddler Art Class9:30 am - 10:30 am
Bring in your 2-5 year old to learn new creative skills during our toddler specific art classes in April! Drop in’s welcome! $25/child, members receive 20% off. Not a member? Join today! Thank you to our art class sponsor – Durango Cabinet Company! , ...Dark Sky Celebration6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for a free family-friendly event brought to you by Visit Durango in collaboration with The Powerhouse. Prepare to be dazzled as we kick off the opening of our newest traveling exhibit in the gallery, “Sun, Earth, Universe”. Explore the wonders of our celestial surroundings through the interactive ex , ... - 13
- 14Magic Workshop1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Step back in time and unlock the secrets of the past with our one-hour workshop on historic magic tricks for kids! In this enchanting journey, young magicians will discover the captivating world of magic as it existed in centuries gone by. Led by experienced magicians, this workshop combines fun, education, and a touch , ...In Time Quest: Escape Tesla’s 1893 Power Plant!3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
, ...Step into a world of invention and intrigue as you step back in time to escape Tesla’s 1893 Power Plant! For one hour, The Powerhouse undergoes a breathtaking transformation, transporting participants back to the dawn of electricity with Nikola Tesla himself. As you navigate through the recreated 1893 power plant, you’ll encounter challenges and puzzles devised by Tesla and friends. Will you unravel the mysteries of the past and escape before your time runs out? Join us for an unforgettable adventure that blends history, science, and thrills in an immersive escape room experience like no other.
$15/person
$30/group of two
$60/group of four
In Time Quest takes approximately 60-90 minutes to complete. All groups will be sent on their quest in 15 minute increments. Please pre-register.
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Enroll your young scientist in one of our STEAM filled day camps on April 15!
Kindergarten- 2nd Graders: Buggin’ Around!
3rd- 5th Graders: Entomology Explorers
Camp Schedule
8:30-9:30: drop off in The Powerhouse gallery
9:30-12:00 Camp activities in the Carlton Building
12:00- 1:00 Lunch at Triangle Park (parents are responsible for providing lunch)
1:00-3:30 Camp activities in the Carlton Building
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- 19Toddler Art Class9:30 am - 10:30 amBring in your 2-5 year old to learn new creative skills during our toddler specific art classes in April! Drop in’s welcome! $25/child, members receive 20% off. Not a member? Join today! Thank you to our art class sponsor – Durango Cabinet Company! , ...
- 20Parent’s Night Out5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Drop your kiddo off for three hours of science-fueled fun while you take some well-deserved “me time.” 5:30pm-8:30pm $30 for three hours of fun! Additional children from the same household are $15/child Children K-12 years old, pizza included! , ...
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EXHIBITS AT THE POWERHOUSE
Ball Wall
Everyone who’s young or just young at heart loves the ball wall! Move the magnetic ramps and pieces to create your own track for a ball to roll down. You’ll experience the power of kinetic energy and momentum.
Bernoulli Exhibit
Do your kids want to learn about Bernoulli’s principle? Nah. Do they want to float a ping pong ball in the air? Heck, yeah! They’ll see for themselves how the round ball creates a low-density pocket of air that holds the ball in place. Little ones will see that science is cool—older kids will gain understanding and context for lessons they learn in school.
Flight Lab
This exhibit is a perfect stop for all ages. Toddlers love to put balloons and scarves in the tube to see them fly. Older kids delight in creating flying contraptions from craft supplies and odds and ends and see if they will take to the air. Aerodynamics in action!
Puzzle Tables
Brain teasers are so much fun for everyone, and we have lots to offer at our puzzle tables at The Powerhouse. Kids may have to tear their parents and group leaders away as they enjoy a “lifelong learning” experience.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE POWERHOUSE
Whether you have a small, intimate group to include or you’re planning a bigger blow-out, we have the right option for you.
You can be as simple or festive as you please with decorations, tableware, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. We’ll give you an extra half hour prior to the party to set up, and another half hour afterward to clean up.
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