hours
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
Closed Mondays and holidays
admission rates
Adult (ages 13-59) $4.00
Senior (ages 60 + ) $3.00
Child (ages 3-12) $3.00
Children 2 & under FREE
Members FREE
Admission on the 3rd Sunday of each month is free.
Admission to the Local History Archive is always free.
Interested in becoming a member? It's a great deal and a great way to support the Museum. Find out more here, or call us directly at 970-221-6738 .
location and parking
The Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center is located at 200 Mathews St., Fort Collins, Colorado, in Library Park just blocks from historic Old Town Square.
On-street parking surrounds the park and the downtown parking garage is only two blocks away on Mountain Avenue.
The Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center is fully wheelchair accessible, with elevator access to the exhibit floor.
things to do
See the Exhibits page for information about what's currently on view at the Museum, What's on Now for a full calendar of events, and check out the Programs & Events page for more details about upcoming happenings.
While you're at the Museum, don't forget to visit the outdoor Heritage Courtyard, the Local History Archive, and our Museum Store, too (admission to these three areas is always free).
suggestions for families
History and science is fun for family members of all ages. We have some additional activities you can enjoy during your visit, including Treasure Hunts, Eye-Spy, and binoculars. These activities can be checked out at the lobby desk.
birthday parties
The Museum is available for birthday parties! Parties include the use of the historic Birthday Party Games and Toys box so your group can have fun with the games and toys played throughout the last century (including Barrel of Monkeys, Pick Up Sticks, and burlap sack races), as well as admission to the Museum, and a room you can decorate and use to serve cake and refreshments. Please reserve your birthday party at least two weeks in advance. Call the front desk at 970-221-6738 for more information, or email Amy Scott.
for school groups
We love school groups! For information on school tours or to schedule a tour, please contact our Museum Education Department at 970-416-2705. You can also find out more about school tours here.
