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!
Museums for All: $2.00 per person. for all SNAP EBT card holders.
Thank you City of Durango for it’s support through the Community Support Fund. This grant helps us to participate in the Museum’s For All program.
Discounted admission available for groups of 16 or more scheduled in advance. To schedule a group visit, please email info@powsci.org, or call our front desk at 970-259-9234
Exhibit Gallery Hours
School Year Hours
Wednesday: CLOSED
Fri, Sat:
OPEN 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fall Break Hours
11/21-11/29
Sat, 11/21: OPEN 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sun, 11/22: OPEN 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Mon, Tue, Wed (11/23-11/25) : OPEN 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Th, 11/26: CLOSED – Thanksgiving
Fri, 11/27: OPEN 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sat, 11/28: OPEN 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sun, 11/29: OPEN 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Community Concert Music Schedule
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. To access, turn at at 12th Street and Camino Del Rio, the same entrance for the Durango Fire Station. Drive around to the right of the fire station to access WonderLab drop off and The Powerhouse 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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The Powerhouse gallery is closed! , ... - 3Curious Critters10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Curious Critters is a free program for guests to learn about snakes, lizards, amphibians, and tarantulas!
Every other Thursday at The Powerhouse, reptile experts will bring in fascinating creatures for children and their caregivers to interact with and learn more about!
This program is in partnership with Fish Connection.
Trivia Night6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for Powerhouse trivia night. Our evenings outside The Powerhouse on the Carver Family Plaza are a blast! With four rounds of trivia, always including a science round and music round, your brain muscles will be put to the test. A cash bar is open and food is , ... - 4
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- 10Trivia Night6:30 pm - 8:30 pmJoin us every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for Powerhouse trivia night. Our evenings outside The Powerhouse on the Carver Family Plaza are a blast! With four rounds of trivia, always including a science round and music round, your brain muscles will be put to the test. A cash bar is open and food is , ...
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Meet a new critter each week!
Curious Critters is a free program for guests to learn about snakes, lizards, amphibians, and tarantulas!
Every other Thursday at The Powerhouse, reptile experts will bring in fascinating creatures for children and their caregivers to interact with and learn more about!
This program is in partnership with Fish Connection.
Trivia Night6:30 pm - 8:30 pmJoin us every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for Powerhouse trivia night. Our evenings outside The Powerhouse on the Carver Family Plaza are a blast! With four rounds of trivia, always including a science round and music round, your brain muscles will be put to the test. A cash bar is open and food is , ... - 18Closing Early Today @ 1pm!9:00 am - 1:00 pm, ...
The Powerhouse will be closing at 1pm today for a private event. Thank you for understanding!
STEAM Fest: Chemistry of Cuisine6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
, ...STEAM Fest is an annual fundraising event that merges fun and philanthropy. This adults-only event showcases science-themed explorations, interactive activities, music, and a live and silent auction.
Event proceeds allow The Powerhouse to invest in quality educational programming, keep programs accessible to all through our Open Doors Initiative, and cultivate a vibrant and engaging exhibit space dedicated to free inquiry and discovery.
The theme for 2026 is “Chemistry of Cuisine” – get ready for some fantastic science themed food and drink stations!
STEAM FEST TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
Still want to support? Please visit our silent auction page to bid on some of our amazing packages. Bidding closes on Friday, September 18th at 8:00 p.m.
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, ...Sing & Play is a music and movement class for children ages 3-5 years old. Each 45-minute class will be led by a well-qualified instructor from Stillwater Music, and kids will have opportunities to make music as they participate in rhythm and movement activities. Caregiver participation in the class is optional (though they must stay in the museum throughout the duration of the class in case they are needed).
If staying beyond the class, general admission will be charged. Classes are limited to 15 participants.
$5 – non-members
FREE for all members +SNAP/EBT!
Please pre-register through the link below, as space is limited.
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- 24Trivia Night6:30 pm - 8:30 pmJoin us every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. for Powerhouse trivia night. Our evenings outside The Powerhouse on the Carver Family Plaza are a blast! With four rounds of trivia, always including a science round and music round, your brain muscles will be put to the test. A cash bar is open and food is , ...
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Drop your kids off for a “Stellar Night Out” at the Powerhouse! We would love for your kids to join us for a space-themed evening of fun, food, and games, while you go on a date, run some errands, or get some much needed “me time”.
Kids will be able to play in the museum gallery and partake in staff-led, extraterrestrial activities, pizza, and the movie “WALL-E”! We will be exploring planets and stars, so kids are welcome to wear glow in the dark or space-themed clothing!
Available to ages: 18 months-12 Years Old
Children ages 18 months-5 years old will play, eat, and partake in fun activities in the WonderLab until 7:30pm, and then join the big kids for gallery play and the movie!
**IMPORTANT: Please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions!
Cost: $30 per child, $15 per additional sibling
Use the following discount codes for additional siblings:
“SIBLING”: provides one ticket with a 50% discount (must have two tickets in your cart)
“SIBLING2”: provides two tickets with a 50% discount (must have three tickets in your cart)
“SIBLING3”: provides three tickets with a 50% discount (must have four tickets in your cart)
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Sing & Play is a music and movement class for children ages 3-5 years old. Each 45-minute class will be led by a well-qualified instructor from Stillwater Music, and kids will have opportunities to make music as they participate in rhythm and movement activities. Caregiver participation in the class is optional (though they must stay in the museum throughout the duration of the class in case they are needed).
If staying beyond the class, general admission will be charged. Classes are limited to 15 participants.
$5 – non-members
FREE for all members +SNAP/EBT!
Please pre-register through the link below, as space is limited.
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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.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
