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Durango Discovery Museum

The Power of Fun

Our mission:  To ignite curiosity, spark imagination, and power exploration.
Our vision:  To be a leading science and educational center in the Southwest that brings together curious minds of all ages, inspires innovative learning, and unleashes human potential.

We expect Phase II of our project to open at the Powerhouse in 2010. When Phase II opens, the Durango Discovery Museum will offer:

• An interactive science and discovery center for all ages inside Durango’s historic power plant
• Durango Discovery Kids (formerly the Children’s Museum of Durango), a special play and discovery area and programs for 0-9 year olds (currently open to the public at 802 E. 2nd Ave upstairs in the Durango Arts Center)
• Sudden Science™ and The Solar Roller™: science and technology  outreach programs for schools and throughout the Four Corners; these programs are now available, email info@durangodiscovery.org for more information
  Future phases of the project will include:
• A vibrant riverfront gathering place with café/shop, event pavilion, a sound garden and science park, and a riparian cove for ecology studies
• Research and demonstration labs for energy and sustainability projects
  Past: In 1892, the Durango Light and Power Company installed a fledgling technology known as alternating current (AC) power in a Mission Style commercial building, the first of its kind outside of California. The plant provided electricity to Durango—well before AC was available in the great cities of the East.  Closed in the mid-70s, it remains the oldest standing coal-fired, steam-generated AC power plant in the US.
  Present: We’re months away from delivering fun and interactive learning in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at the Powerhouse. Get ready for a family-friendly place full of exciting hands-on displays, exhibits, and programs. You can help “power the Powerhouse”—join a Community Giving Circle today.

Future: The revitalized Powerhouse will welcome over 30,000+ visitors a year; a projected $3 million annual contribution to the region’s economy. Get your ticket, “The Ticket” today.

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