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- Place Types Museum
- Address 1333 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301, USA
- Coordinate 37.2787455,-107.8799758
- Website https://powsci.org/
- Rating 4.6
- Compound Code 74HC+F2 Durango, CO, USA
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It doesn't look like much from the back parking area, but our two boys, 4 and 6, spent a little over 3 hours among all the interactive exhibits and wanted to go back later that day because your ticket price lasts all day, even if you leave for lunch. It's an open concept warehouse set up so you can see your children pretty much from any place you stand. We held a milk snake! There were picking exhibits, building exhibits, rocket launching and more. My only complaint is that adults cost $8 and kids over a certain age cost $7. Most of the adults are just supervising, so I think their ticket cost should be much less-$2 or $3. Our kids loved it though, and if we lived in Durango, we'd definitely buy a family membership. If you already have the ASTC reciprocal membership at another museum, it would be free for you.
We had our wedding reception at the Powerhouse in June of 2019. Charlotte Ford, the event coordinator, and the rest of the staff made our reception a breeze. We had the time of our lives and were able to focus on quality time with our family and friends for the entire evening. I could not give higher praise of the staff and venue and we are so happy with our decision to host our wedding reception at the Powerhouse Science Center. The kids had plenty of games and activities, and so did the adults! The puzzles and games are great for everyone of all ages! Our guests were able to get home easily and safely at the end of the night. A huge thanks and much gratitude for everyone at the Powerhouse who made our reception an amazing evening with our loved ones that we will cherish forever.
The ladies were knowledgeable about the history of the location and very open and friendly. The exhibits were very limited, but that is because of COVID. It looks like they normally would have a lot more to offer.
Great place to bring your family but a lot of the stations were not working or broken. Everything seemed a little dirty I would like to see sanitizer wipes spread out through the place to clean the stations. It also would be very nice if the employee sitting at the front desk would walk around showing people how to use the stations and picking up spread out pieces. The virtuality station is ages 12 and up so my 9 year old son didn’t get a chance to enjoy it I think it’s be wise to change the ages from 7 or 8 and up. Other then that it was an interesting place!
Awesome hands on science experience for kids and grown-ups alike. The fundamentals of many scientific/engineering disciplines presented in an exciting, fun manner (informed that many exhibits on loan from Explora out of Albuquerque). The old Powerhouse building is a must to see. Family spent hours there and will return. The river walk is fantastic as well.
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