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Museums in Durango, CO
Of all the things to do in Durango, CO, one of the most fascinating activities is touring the local museums. From in depth exhibits about local history, to hands-on features for kids, you’ll find that the museums in Durango, CO have a little something for everyone.
We’ve put together a list of museums around town for you to check out during your visit.
Animas Museum
- Address: 3065 West 2nd Ave, Durango, CO
- Distance from us: 2.3 miles
- Hours: Tues, Thurs, Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
A popular stop for locals and visitors alike, the Animas Museum was originally built as a schoolhouse around the turn of the 20th century. Over the years, it has undergone renovations and now serves as the definitive source of local history.
The main exhibit is the restored 1905 classroom, a permanent attraction that allows visitors to travel back in time to view how education was conducted over a hundred years ago. However, this is far from the only exhibit available. The Animas Museum regularly holds other exhibits on a range of different topics. For example, there have been exhibits on:
- The stories of how settlers came to La Planta County
- The lawlessness and feuds of the region during the Wild West
- The rich history of the native Basketmaker people in the Animas Valley
- The impacts of WW1 and the 1918 flu pandemic
In addition, you can also download pdfs on their website that allow you to take self-guided walking tours of the surrounding area.
Powerhouse Science Center
- 1295 Camino Del Río, Durango, CO
- Distance from us: 0.8 mile
- Hours: Tues, Thurs, Sat - Sun 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Closed Mon, Wed, Fri
The Powerhouse Science Center in Durango is an interactive museum for children of all ages. Located inside of a renovated 1893 powerhouse, the museum has become a staple in the community due to its dedication towards and effectiveness in teaching scientific principles.
There are regular programs aimed towards helping children in the community to become more scientifically literate, and the museum hosts traveling exhibits that educate about history and current findings in science. Examples of past exhibits include:
- Learning how ancient and modern cultures use science to address current problems
- Discovering how different everyday technologies work, such as bicycles
- Educating about the impact of female inventors
Powerhouse Science Center also hosts “Tiny Tuesdays”, a weekly event that allows parents and preschoolers to come together and interact with special books, sensory tables, activities and more.
Durango Wildlife Museum
- Address: 151 E 16th St, Durango, CO
- Distance from us: 1.1 miles
Visitors who love learning about wildlife would do well to stop by the Durango Wildlife Museum during their stay. While the museum may be small, the staff has extensive knowledge about the wildlife in the region. They are known for being able to make learning about nature fun, especially for children. Admission is free and donations are welcomed.
The museum is also next door to the Durango Fish Hatchery, the oldest state-owned hatchery in Colorado. This cold water facility raises and stocks fish for Southwest Colorado, including:
- Rainbow Trout
- Cutthroat, native and Snake River
- Kokanee salmon
For a quarter, visitors can purchase food to feed the fish in the pond onsite.
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