Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Fort Collins

Name: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Address: 408 Mason Ct, Fort Collins, 80524-4421, United States
Telephone: +1 970-221-6738

#5 among attractions in Fort Collins

Museum, Science museum, Children's museum, Cinema

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Facts and practical information

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is an all-ages, science, history and cultural museum established in 2008 through a public-private partnership between the City of Fort Collins' Fort Collins Museum and nonprofit Discovery Science Center. The museum is located at 408 Mason Court, Fort Collins, CO 80524. ()

Established: 2012 (12 years ago)Visitors per year: 121.4 thous.Coordinates: 40°35'36"N, 105°4'41"W

Address

408 Mason CtFort Collins 80524-4421 United States

Contact

+1 970-221-6738

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Day trips

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Avery House, Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins Lincoln Center, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.

0.5 miSW
Museum, Historical place
Avery House, Fort Collins
12 min walk • The Avery House, at 328 W. Mountain Ave. in Fort Collins, Colorado, was built in 1879. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The house and its stable house are two contributing buildings on the property.
~650 ftSE
Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins
4 min walk • The Center for Fine Art Photography is a non-profit exhibition and education space located in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. The Center was founded in 2004 and features rotating exhibitions of fine art photography by artists from around the world.
0.8 miS
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Fort Collins Lincoln Center, Fort Collins
21 min walk • Situated in the heart of Fort Collins, The Lincoln Center is the premier multi-venue performing and visual arts center in Northern Colorado. It was founded in 1978 through a community initiative called “Designing Tomorrow Today” that resulted in a voter-approved $2.2 million...
0.6 miS
Museum
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Fort Collins
16 min walk • Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is an all-ages, science, history and cultural museum established in 2008 through a public-private partnership between the City of Fort Collins' Fort Collins Museum and nonprofit Discovery Science Center.
0.6 miSE
Playground, Library
Poudre River Public Library District, Fort Collins
17 min walk • The Poudre River Public Library District was established in 2006 by citizen vote, with the established Fort Collins Public Library as its foundation. It serves more than 177,000 people across northern Larimer County, Colorado including Fort Collins and Timnath.
0.5 miSE
Event space, Romanesque architecture
Fort Collins Armory, Fort Collins
13 min walk • Fort Collins Armory in Fort Collins, Colorado is a historic armory building designed by local architect Arthur M. Garbutt. It was built in 1907, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
1.5 miSW
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Moby Arena, Fort Collins
38 min walk • Moby Arena is an 8,745-seat basketball arena on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. The arena, officially known as the Colorado State Auditorium-Gymnasium, was opened on January 24, 1966, with a victory over New Mexico State.
0.6 miS
Romanesque architecture
McHugh-Andrews House, Fort Collins
15 min walk • The McHugh–Andrews House at 202 Remington St. in Fort Collins, Colorado was built in 1885. It was designed by builder-architect Montezuma Fuller and it was also a work of Lars P. Kemoe. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fort Collins Museum of Discovery open?

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Collins Museum of Discovery?

Nearby attractions include Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins (4 min walk), Avery House, Fort Collins (12 min walk), Fort Collins Armory, Fort Collins (13 min walk), McHugh-Andrews House, Fort Collins (15 min walk).

How to get to Fort Collins Museum of Discovery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Collins Museum of Discovery:

Bus

North College • Lines: 8 Loop, 81 Loop (3 min walk)
Willow & Aztlan Center • Lines: 8 Loop, 81 Loop (6 min walk)

Train

Mountain & Howes (13 min walk)
Mountain & Shields (24 min walk)