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Education Programs: May-August 2008 (PDF)


Fort Collins Museum After Hours Series

first friday gallery walk

A prelude to the First Friday Gallery Walk

Unwind on the first Friday of every month to a creative mix of entertainment and activities. All events take place 5-7 PM at the Museum. Tour other visual art galleries from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. See more info or call the Museum at (970)221-6738. more info or call the Museum at (970)221-6738.

May 2: Rodeos, Rope Tricks, and Women Ranchers more info

To learn more about Art Galleries and Museums in Fort Collins, visit: fortcollinsarts.org


Explore History and Science with the Fort Collins Museum and Discovery Science Center

What's Old is New (at the Discovery Science Center)

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Saturday, April 12, 11 am -2 pm

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Recycling may seem like a fairly new idea, but it actually had its heyday during World War II. In some countries today, everything is recycled! In preparation for Earth Day, come make something fun out of "trash," and see special hands-on demonstrations by the Larimer County Garbage Garage and the Fort Collins Museum.

This program takes place at the Discovery Science Center, 703 E. Prospect Rd.



Science Surprises and Hints of History

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This summer, the Fort Collins Museum and Discovery Science Center are trading spaces every Wednesday. This is a great way to explore science and history together!

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday: Science Surprises at the Fort Collins Museumm, 200 Mathews
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday: Hints of History at the Discovery Science Center, 703 E. Prospect


Photo courtesy of the Fort Collins Museum, Local History Archive

Discovery Touch Carts discovery cart

Get in touch with Fort Collins history as Museum volunteers display items from the education collection. These hands-on programs are filled with exploration, take home activities, and up-close encounters with items not always seen at the Museum.

Stop by between 12:00-2:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Registration is not required. FREE program.

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Physical Address: 200 Mathews Street, Library Park, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Mailing Address: 200 Mathews Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Phone: (970)221-6738
Fax: (970)416-2236

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