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
November 21–29
Open:
Sat, Nov. 21: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Mon–Wed, Nov. 23–25: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Fri–Sat, Nov. 27–28: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 29: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Closed:
Thu, Nov. 26: Thanksgiving
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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- 1Curious Critters10:00 am - 11:00 am
, ...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 pm
Join us inside The Powerhouse gallery on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month for Powerhouse Trivia Night! Four rounds of questions always including a science round and music round. Teams of 5 eligible for prizes. $5 suggested team donation! Snacks available for purchase and drinks available at The Powerhouse bar. , ... - 2
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- 5After School Drop-In (4th-8th)2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
, ...Come play board games, explore the gallery, or just hang out with your friends on early release Mondays! The Powerhouse is now open from 2:30pm-5:00pm on all 9R scheduled early release Mondays. Kids can show up anytime during these hours, but once they leave, there is no re-entry. Pre Registration is required!!!
$5/child, FREE for members
- 6Sing & Play With Stillwater Music!10:00 am - 10:45 am
, ...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.
- 7CLOSED8:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Powerhouse gallery is closed! , ... - 8Powerhouse Community Plaza Design5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
, ...Evento de Diseño de la Plaza Comunitaria de Powerhouse
Join us for a conversation about the Community Plaza.
The Powerhouse is working with the Colorado Health Foundation and the community to co-design the space between our front door and the Animas River as a rich outdoor experience that is free and open to the public, and prioritizes the needs of children and families.
We need your input! Please join us for one of these free discussion sessions and let us know what kind of experiences would be the most impactful for you and your family.
In order to accommodate work/child needs we are offering childcare during these sessions for children ages 18 months – 12 year olds along with food for children and attendees!
Queremos escuchar sus ideas!
Acompáñenos para una breve conversación sobre la Plaza Comunitaria de Powerhouse.
Powerhouse Science Center está trabajando junto con Colorado Health Foundation y nuestra comunidad para diseñar el espacio entre la entrada de Powerhouse y el río Animas.
Queremos crear un espacio al aire libre que sea gratuito y abierto para toda la comunidad, y que responda especialmente a las necesidades de niños, familias y personas que cuidan a niños, incluyendo familiares, amigos y vecinos. Este espacio también será una extensión del sendero del río Animas.
Este evento es gratuito. ¡Habrá comida y cuidado de niños!
Lugar: The Powerhouse
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- 13Sing & Play With Stillwater Music!10:00 am - 10:45 am, ...
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.
Powerhouse Community Plaza Design5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, ...Evento de Diseño de la Plaza Comunitaria de Powerhouse
Join us for a conversation about the Community Plaza.
The Powerhouse is working with the Colorado Health Foundation and the community to co-design the space between our front door and the Animas River as a rich outdoor experience that is free and open to the public, and prioritizes the needs of children and families.
We need your input! Please join us for one of these free discussion sessions and let us know what kind of experiences would be the most impactful for you and your family.
In order to accommodate work/child needs we are offering childcare during these sessions for children ages 18 months – 12 year olds along with food for children and attendees!
Queremos escuchar sus ideas!
Acompáñenos para una breve conversación sobre la Plaza Comunitaria de Powerhouse.
Powerhouse Science Center está trabajando junto con Colorado Health Foundation y nuestra comunidad para diseñar el espacio entre la entrada de Powerhouse y el río Animas.
Queremos crear un espacio al aire libre que sea gratuito y abierto para toda la comunidad, y que responda especialmente a las necesidades de niños, familias y personas que cuidan a niños, incluyendo familiares, amigos y vecinos. Este espacio también será una extensión del sendero del río Animas.
Este evento es gratuito. ¡Habrá comida y cuidado de niños!
Lugar: The Powerhouse
- 14CLOSED8:00 am - 6:00 pmThe Powerhouse gallery is closed! , ...
- 15Curious Critters10:00 am - 11:00 am, ...
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 inside The Powerhouse gallery on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month for Powerhouse Trivia Night! Four rounds of questions always including a science round and music round. Teams of 5 eligible for prizes. $5 suggested team donation! Snacks available for purchase and drinks available at The Powerhouse bar. , ... - 16
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- 20Sing & Play With Stillwater Music!10:00 am - 10:45 am, ...
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.
- 21CLOSED8:00 am - 6:00 pmThe Powerhouse gallery is closed! , ...
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- 24Fall Festival5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
, ...Bring the whole family for this fun filled event at The Powerhouse! Join us for a night of line dancing, our first annual pumpkin carving competition, and fall themed crafting! Costumes are encouraged but optional! We will provide pizza, snacks, and drinks, and there will be plenty of time to explore and play in the museum.
Available for families with kids of all ages
Cost: $15 per person
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- 26After School Drop-In (4th-8th)2:30 pm - 5:00 pm, ...
Come play board games, explore the gallery, or just hang out with your friends on early release Mondays! The Powerhouse is now open from 2:30pm-5:00pm on all 9R scheduled early release Mondays. Kids can show up anytime during these hours, but once they leave, there is no re-entry. Pre Registration is required!!!
$5/child, FREE for members
- 27Sing & Play With Stillwater Music!10:00 am - 10:45 am, ...
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.
- 28CLOSED8:00 am - 6:00 pmThe Powerhouse gallery is closed! , ...Powerhouse Community Plaza Design5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, ...
Evento de Diseño de la Plaza Comunitaria de Powerhouse
Join us for a conversation about the Community Plaza.
The Powerhouse is working with the Colorado Health Foundation and the community to co-design the space between our front door and the Animas River as a rich outdoor experience that is free and open to the public, and prioritizes the needs of children and families.
We need your input! Please join us for one of these free discussion sessions and let us know what kind of experiences would be the most impactful for you and your family.
In order to accommodate work/child needs we are offering childcare during these sessions for children ages 18 months – 12 year olds along with food for children and attendees!
Queremos escuchar sus ideas!
Acompáñenos para una breve conversación sobre la Plaza Comunitaria de Powerhouse.
Powerhouse Science Center está trabajando junto con Colorado Health Foundation y nuestra comunidad para diseñar el espacio entre la entrada de Powerhouse y el río Animas.
Queremos crear un espacio al aire libre que sea gratuito y abierto para toda la comunidad, y que responda especialmente a las necesidades de niños, familias y personas que cuidan a niños, incluyendo familiares, amigos y vecinos. Este espacio también será una extensión del sendero del río Animas.
Este evento es gratuito. ¡Habrá comida y cuidado de niños!
Lugar: The Powerhouse
- 29Curious Critters10:00 am - 11:00 am, ...
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.
- 30Halloween Fun in the Gallery9:00 am - 4:00 pm
, ...Join us in the gallery for Halloween themed crafts and activities before you go Trick-or-Treating!
$9.50 museum admission, FREE for all members
- 31Halloween Fun in the Gallery9:00 am - 4:00 pm, ...
Join us in the gallery for Halloween themed crafts and activities before you go Trick-or-Treating!
$9.50 museum admission, FREE for all members
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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
