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!
W. 12th Street will be closed for paving April 21st – May 1st on the weekdays.
During this time The Powerhouse will still be open, but you will need to access the parking lot via 14th street. Cars will be able to drive through the fire lane, please make sure to not park in the fire lane and impede traffic!
W. 12th will be open to two way traffic on the weekend of April 26th/27th.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility!
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
Did you know?
The Powerhouse accepts Heart of Durango gift cards! These pre-paid cards can be used for gallery admission, gift shop purchases, and annual memberships. They cannot be used for camp registration, monthly memberships, or community concert series tickets.
Spring Closure
May 2nd-May 16th
We will still be OPEN the weekend of
May 10/11th
Thank you for your patience as we install our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water, and adhere to traffic restrictions due to construction next door!
Exhibit Gallery Hours
School Year Schedule:
Saturday, Sunday: 9:00am-3:30pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:00am-1:00pm
Monday, Members Only Hours: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday: CLOSED
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. 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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- 1Trivia 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! Food is available from Laura’s Artisan, with a rotating menu each w , ...TRIVIA CANCELLED6:30 pm - 8:30 pmTrivia night will be cancelled Thursday May 1st! , ... - 2Spring Cleaning ClosureAll Day
, ...The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
- 3Spring Cleaning ClosureAll Day, ...
The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
- 4Spring Cleaning ClosureAll Day, ...
The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
- 5Spring Cleaning ClosureAll Day, ...
The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
- 6Spring Cleaning ClosureAll Day, ...
The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
Tiny 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 , ... - 7CLOSED8:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Powerhouse gallery is closed! , ...Spring Cleaning ClosureAll Day, ...The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
- 8Spring Cleaning ClosureAll Day, ...
The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
- 9Spring Cleaning ClosureAll Day, ...
The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
- 10NSF STEM Day Community Celebration10:00 am - 3:00 pm
, ...STEM Day Celebration!
Come to The Powerhouse on May 10th for the unveiling of our newest traveling exhibit on display in the gallery, We Are Water! Science activities about water will be facilitated by staff and other partner organizations.
There will also be an educator workshop, put on by Mountain Studies Institute, from 2pm-4pm, giving resources to educators on teaching water related curriculum.If you are an educator interested in attending the workshop, register here!
Museum admission is free all day!
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- 12Spring Cleaning Closure9:00 am - 12:00 am, ...
The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
- 13Tiny 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 , ...Spring Cleaning ClosureAll Day, ...
The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
- 14CLOSED8:00 am - 6:00 pmThe Powerhouse gallery is closed! , ...Spring Cleaning ClosureAll Day, ...
The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
- 15Spring Cleaning ClosureAll Day, ...
The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
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! Food is available from Laura’s Artisan, with a rotating menu each w , ... - 16Spring Cleaning Closure12:00 am - 3:00 pm, ...
The exhibit gallery will be temporarily closed from May 2nd-9th + May 12th-16th to switch out traveling exhibits and take care of spring cleaning projects. Thank you for your patience while we give the exhibit gallery a fresh look for a summer of fun!
We will be open the weekend of May 10th + 11th, so make sure. to stop in to see our newest traveling exhibit, We Are Water!
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- 20Tiny 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 , ...
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- 26Future Inventors Week 1
, ...Encourage creativity and curiosity with this engineering camp! In Future Inventors, campers will work together to solve problems by building- and rebuilding- their own solutions. Learning about the engineering process along the way, campers will cultivate innovative problem solving and super fun building techniques to power their imagination and inventions!
Rising 1st-2nd Graders
Bug Buddies Week 1
, ...Keep in mind the insect kind in this bug-filled camp! Using some live specimens and some great imagination, dive deep into the world of our smallest friends. From life cycles to habitats, cool bodies to taking flight, this camp will bring out the insect-lover in you!
Rising 1st-2nd Graders
Wizarding World Week 1
, ...Join The Powerhouse for our science based wizarding spectacular! Help science make magic through chemical reactions, technology, mythology, and history lessons. Embrace your magical side with this inventive and exciting science experience!
Rising 3rd-4th Graders
Out of This World Week 1
, ...Head in the stars? Dreaming of outer space? Then this camp is for you! Follow your astronaut dreams and learn all about the planets, moons, spaceflight and more in this camp made for space enthusiasts and planet fanatics with their eyes on the cosmos.
Rising 3rd-4th Graders
- 27Future Inventors Week 1, ...
Encourage creativity and curiosity with this engineering camp! In Future Inventors, campers will work together to solve problems by building- and rebuilding- their own solutions. Learning about the engineering process along the way, campers will cultivate innovative problem solving and super fun building techniques to power their imagination and inventions!
Rising 1st-2nd Graders
Bug Buddies Week 1, ...Keep in mind the insect kind in this bug-filled camp! Using some live specimens and some great imagination, dive deep into the world of our smallest friends. From life cycles to habitats, cool bodies to taking flight, this camp will bring out the insect-lover in you!
Rising 1st-2nd Graders
Wizarding World Week 1, ...Join The Powerhouse for our science based wizarding spectacular! Help science make magic through chemical reactions, technology, mythology, and history lessons. Embrace your magical side with this inventive and exciting science experience!
Rising 3rd-4th Graders
Out of This World Week 1, ...Head in the stars? Dreaming of outer space? Then this camp is for you! Follow your astronaut dreams and learn all about the planets, moons, spaceflight and more in this camp made for space enthusiasts and planet fanatics with their eyes on the cosmos.
Rising 3rd-4th Graders
Tiny 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 , ... - 28CLOSED8:00 am - 6:00 pmThe Powerhouse gallery is closed! , ...Future Inventors Week 1, ...
Encourage creativity and curiosity with this engineering camp! In Future Inventors, campers will work together to solve problems by building- and rebuilding- their own solutions. Learning about the engineering process along the way, campers will cultivate innovative problem solving and super fun building techniques to power their imagination and inventions!
Rising 1st-2nd Graders
Bug Buddies Week 1, ...Keep in mind the insect kind in this bug-filled camp! Using some live specimens and some great imagination, dive deep into the world of our smallest friends. From life cycles to habitats, cool bodies to taking flight, this camp will bring out the insect-lover in you!
Rising 1st-2nd Graders
Wizarding World Week 1, ...Join The Powerhouse for our science based wizarding spectacular! Help science make magic through chemical reactions, technology, mythology, and history lessons. Embrace your magical side with this inventive and exciting science experience!
Rising 3rd-4th Graders
Out of This World Week 1, ...Head in the stars? Dreaming of outer space? Then this camp is for you! Follow your astronaut dreams and learn all about the planets, moons, spaceflight and more in this camp made for space enthusiasts and planet fanatics with their eyes on the cosmos.
Rising 3rd-4th Graders
Simon Nabeti Memorial Blood Drive10:00 am - 2:00 pm
, ...Come donate blood in honor of former Powerhouse intern Simon. During his 5 year battle with Lymphoma and Leukemia, blood products were essential on nearly a daily basis. Please make an appointment through the button below.
For more information please visit vitalant.org or call 877 258 4825
- 29Future Inventors Week 1, ...
Encourage creativity and curiosity with this engineering camp! In Future Inventors, campers will work together to solve problems by building- and rebuilding- their own solutions. Learning about the engineering process along the way, campers will cultivate innovative problem solving and super fun building techniques to power their imagination and inventions!
Rising 1st-2nd Graders
Bug Buddies Week 1, ...Keep in mind the insect kind in this bug-filled camp! Using some live specimens and some great imagination, dive deep into the world of our smallest friends. From life cycles to habitats, cool bodies to taking flight, this camp will bring out the insect-lover in you!
Rising 1st-2nd Graders
Wizarding World Week 1, ...Join The Powerhouse for our science based wizarding spectacular! Help science make magic through chemical reactions, technology, mythology, and history lessons. Embrace your magical side with this inventive and exciting science experience!
Rising 3rd-4th Graders
Out of This World Week 1, ...Head in the stars? Dreaming of outer space? Then this camp is for you! Follow your astronaut dreams and learn all about the planets, moons, spaceflight and more in this camp made for space enthusiasts and planet fanatics with their eyes on the cosmos.
Rising 3rd-4th Graders
- 30Future Inventors Week 1, ...
Encourage creativity and curiosity with this engineering camp! In Future Inventors, campers will work together to solve problems by building- and rebuilding- their own solutions. Learning about the engineering process along the way, campers will cultivate innovative problem solving and super fun building techniques to power their imagination and inventions!
Rising 1st-2nd Graders
Bug Buddies Week 1, ...Keep in mind the insect kind in this bug-filled camp! Using some live specimens and some great imagination, dive deep into the world of our smallest friends. From life cycles to habitats, cool bodies to taking flight, this camp will bring out the insect-lover in you!
Rising 1st-2nd Graders
Wizarding World Week 1, ...Join The Powerhouse for our science based wizarding spectacular! Help science make magic through chemical reactions, technology, mythology, and history lessons. Embrace your magical side with this inventive and exciting science experience!
Rising 3rd-4th Graders
Out of This World Week 1, ...Head in the stars? Dreaming of outer space? Then this camp is for you! Follow your astronaut dreams and learn all about the planets, moons, spaceflight and more in this camp made for space enthusiasts and planet fanatics with their eyes on the cosmos.
Rising 3rd-4th Graders
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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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