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THE POWERHOUSE
STEAM-powered
discovery since 1893
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LITTLE ONES
are natural explorers
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The Powerhouse is Southwest Colorado’s STEAM engine empowering curious young learners through interactive experiences, inquiry, and play

Everyone who walks through our doors is captivated by the exhibits, activities, and programs that invite the young and not-so-young to make discoveries. People rave about our staff and volunteers—enthusiasts who inspire even fledgling scientists to experiment, examine, and explore. Many visitors are smitten with our 1893 power plant home, a once-empty, blighted building that’s now an iconic cornerstone of Durango on the Animas River.

Come find out for yourself!

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Learning is a blast at The Powerhouse! Wow your young scientist with our hands-on interactive exhibits and traveling exhibitions from accredited museums across the country.

Programs

Camps, after school programs, activities, and internships emphasize hands-on adventures and explorations your young ones will be talking about long into the future!

Calendar

Visit our calendar to check out all of Powerhouse weekly events, public programming, camps, and educational programs.

STEAM POWER

JOIN THE FUN Become a POWERHOUSE member!

Even better than dropping by for a visit, become a member of The Powerhouse. For a modest annual fee, you and your family will enjoy unlimited access to our ever-changing exhibits and a newsletter to tell you what’s happening. You can also take advantage of early program and camp registration, discounts, member-only events, and more. 

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Did you know? Select Powerhouse memberships give you access to other leading science centers and museums around the country through the ASTC Travel Passport Program + ACM Reciprocal Museum network.

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The Powerhouse

If you believe, as we do, that science shapes our lives today and holds the key to unleashing future human potential, make a donation to The Powerhouse. You’ll be joining us in our mission to:

  • Foster a love of learning for all ages
  • Boost children’s curiosity
  • Encourage critical thinking
  • Open science education and discovery to everyone

Your gift will help us advance our mission and put our values in action.

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People love The Powerhouse! 

“We held our annual client party at The Powerhouse in the outdoor space. It was absolutely perfect. The staff was helpful from my first phone call to book the venue through and including set up and clean up. Everyone was professional and bent over backwards to make our party a success.”
Jola Schraub
"This place is so great for family outings! It is both fun and educational and really promotes exploratory learning. They have activities for all ages. My kids and I had a blast here."
Morissa Price
"They have a good amount of things packed into a relatively small area and rotate it regularly enough that there's always something fresh to do. They are part of the ASTC Travel Passport Program which means if you get a yearly pass here you have free access to many other larger museums with the card you get."
Faeore Grasha
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VENUE RENTALS

Events at The Powerhouse are electrifying!

The Powerhouse is a perfect venue for weddings, group retreats,  business meetings, fundraisers, and special celebrations. Find out more about hosting an event with us.

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photo courtesy Allison Ragsdale Photography

Book today and save!

If you book a birthday now through the end of September at The Powerhouse, we are offering a 10% off booking discount! Fill out the inquiry form today and get ready for your child's birthday celebration!