The Powerhouse – STEAM-Powered Discovery Since 1893
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The Powerhouse – STEAM-Powered Discovery Since 1893
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SUMMER CAMP
DISCOVERY
REGISTRATION
Is open! Visit our camp page to register.
LEARN MORE + REGISTER HERE!
COMMUNITY CONCERT
Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm starting June 3rd!
LEARN MORE + PURCHASE TICKETS
THE POWERHOUSE
STEAM-powered
discovery since 1893
Plan your visit today!
VISIT THE POWERHOUSE
LITTLE ONES
are natural explorers
Bring in your toddler to one of scheduled
early learner programs!
LEARN MORE
Previous
Next
The Powerhouse is Southwest Colorado’s STEAM engine empowering curious young learners through interactive experiences, inquiry, and play
Everyone who walks through our doors is captivated by the exhibits, activities, and programs that invite the young and not-so-young to make discoveries. People rave about our staff and volunteers—enthusiasts who inspire even fledgling scientists to experiment, examine, and explore. Many visitors are smitten with our 1893 power plant home, a once-empty, blighted building that’s now an iconic cornerstone of Durango on the Animas River.
Come find out for yourself!
FEATURED EVENTS
What's happening at
The Powerhouse
Apr 27, 2026
Toddler Dance + Movement Class
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May 01, 2026
Family Night Out
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May 07, 2026
Trivia Night
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May 10, 2026
Flower Power Mother’s Day Celebration!
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May 10, 2026
History Tour of The Powerhouse
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May 15, 2026
Closing Early Today @ 2pm!
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May 27, 2026
2nd Annual Simon Nabeti Memorial Blood Drive
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VIEW ALL EVENTS
The 2026 lineup is here!
Summer Community Concert Series
Presented by Carver Brewing
Starting June 3rd,
The Powerhouse will host weekly community concerts every Wednesday on the Carver Family Plaza. Each concert will double as a fundraiser, supporting The Powerhouse and a different local non-profit partner each week through ticket sales. Enjoy performances by local bands, engage in family-friendly STEAM-focused activities, and discover the inspiring work of Durango’s incredible non-profits. Join us for music, learning, and community connections!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Lineup
June 3 – Safety Meeting – 4CORE
June 10 – The Badly Bent – Manna Soup Kitchen
June 17 – Mojo Birds – Durango Playfest
June 24 – La La Bones – Seed Studio
July 1 – The Poppletons – La Plata County Humane Society
July 8 – Dana Ariel & the Comin’ Up Roses – Maria’s Literary Foundation
July 15 – Petrichor – Durango Nordic Ski
July 22 – Carute Roma – Durango Trails
July 29 – Ora – San Juan Citizens Alliance
August 5 – Hotel Draw – Durango Montessori
STEAM POWER
JOIN THE FUN
Become a POWERHOUSE member!
Even better than dropping by for a visit, become a member of The Powerhouse. For a modest annual fee, you and your family will enjoy unlimited access to our ever-changing exhibits and a newsletter to tell you what’s happening. You can also take advantage of early program and camp registration, discounts, member-only events, and more.
JOIN TODAY
Did you know? Select Powerhouse memberships give you access to other leading science centers and museums around the country through the
ASTC Travel Passport Program
+
ACM Reciprocal Museum network.
Visit
Learning is a blast at The Powerhouse! Wow your young scientist with our hands-on interactive exhibits and traveling exhibitions from accredited museums across the country.
Programs
Camps, after school programs, activities, and internships emphasize hands-on adventures and explorations your young ones will be talking about long into the future!
Calendar
Visit our calendar to check out all of Powerhouse weekly events, public programming, camps, and educational programs.
WonderLab Early Learning Center
Lottery enrollment is now closed.
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US!
earlylearning@powsci.org
POWER THE POWERHOUSE!
Donate to support the work of
The Powerhouse
If you believe, as we do, that science shapes our lives today and holds the key to unleashing future human potential, make a donation to The Powerhouse. You’ll be joining us in our mission to:
Foster a love of learning for all ages
Boost children’s curiosity
Encourage critical thinking
Open science education and discovery to everyone
Your gift will help us advance our mission and put our values in action.
DONATE
People love The Powerhouse!
“We held our annual client party at The Powerhouse in the outdoor space. It was absolutely perfect. The staff was helpful from my first phone call to book the venue through and including set up and clean up. Everyone was professional and bent over backwards to make our party a success.”
Jola Schraub
"This place is so great for family outings! It is both fun and educational and really promotes exploratory learning. They have activities for all ages. My kids and I had a blast here."
Morissa Price
"They have a good amount of things packed into a relatively small area and rotate it regularly enough that there's always something fresh to do. They are part of the ASTC Travel Passport Program which means if you get a yearly pass here you have free access to many other larger museums with the card you get."
Faeore Grasha
VENUE RENTALS
Events at The Powerhouse are electrifying!
The Powerhouse is a perfect venue for weddings, group retreats, business meetings, fundraisers, and special celebrations. Find out more about hosting an event with us.
LEARN MORE
photo courtesy
Allison Ragsdale Photography
Book today and save!
If you book a birthday now through the end of September at The Powerhouse, we are offering a 10% off booking discount! Fill out the inquiry form today and get ready for your child's birthday celebration!
Skip to content
SUMMER CAMP
DISCOVERY
REGISTRATION
Is open! Visit our camp page to register.
LEARN MORE + REGISTER HERE!
COMMUNITY CONCERT
Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm starting June 3rd!
LEARN MORE + PURCHASE TICKETS
THE POWERHOUSE
STEAM-powered
discovery since 1893
Plan your visit today!
VISIT THE POWERHOUSE
LITTLE ONES
are natural explorers
Bring in your toddler to one of scheduled
early learner programs!
LEARN MORE
Previous
Next
The Powerhouse is Southwest Colorado’s STEAM engine empowering curious young learners through interactive experiences, inquiry, and play
Everyone who walks through our doors is captivated by the exhibits, activities, and programs that invite the young and not-so-young to make discoveries. People rave about our staff and volunteers—enthusiasts who inspire even fledgling scientists to experiment, examine, and explore. Many visitors are smitten with our 1893 power plant home, a once-empty, blighted building that’s now an iconic cornerstone of Durango on the Animas River.
Come find out for yourself!
FEATURED EVENTS
What's happening at
The Powerhouse
Apr 27, 2026
Toddler Dance + Movement Class
View Detail
May 01, 2026
Family Night Out
View Detail
May 07, 2026
Trivia Night
View Detail
May 10, 2026
Flower Power Mother’s Day Celebration!
View Detail
May 10, 2026
History Tour of The Powerhouse
View Detail
May 15, 2026
Closing Early Today @ 2pm!
View Detail
May 27, 2026
2nd Annual Simon Nabeti Memorial Blood Drive
View Detail
VIEW ALL EVENTS
The 2026 lineup is here!
Summer Community Concert Series
Presented by Carver Brewing
Starting June 3rd,
The Powerhouse will host weekly community concerts every Wednesday on the Carver Family Plaza. Each concert will double as a fundraiser, supporting The Powerhouse and a different local non-profit partner each week through ticket sales. Enjoy performances by local bands, engage in family-friendly STEAM-focused activities, and discover the inspiring work of Durango’s incredible non-profits. Join us for music, learning, and community connections!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Lineup
June 3 – Safety Meeting – 4CORE
June 10 – The Badly Bent – Manna Soup Kitchen
June 17 – Mojo Birds – Durango Playfest
June 24 – La La Bones – Seed Studio
July 1 – The Poppletons – La Plata County Humane Society
July 8 – Dana Ariel & the Comin’ Up Roses – Maria’s Literary Foundation
July 15 – Petrichor – Durango Nordic Ski
July 22 – Carute Roma – Durango Trails
July 29 – Ora – San Juan Citizens Alliance
August 5 – Hotel Draw – Durango Montessori
STEAM POWER
JOIN THE FUN
Become a POWERHOUSE member!
Even better than dropping by for a visit, become a member of The Powerhouse. For a modest annual fee, you and your family will enjoy unlimited access to our ever-changing exhibits and a newsletter to tell you what’s happening. You can also take advantage of early program and camp registration, discounts, member-only events, and more.
JOIN TODAY
Did you know? Select Powerhouse memberships give you access to other leading science centers and museums around the country through the
ASTC Travel Passport Program
+
ACM Reciprocal Museum network.
Visit
Learning is a blast at The Powerhouse! Wow your young scientist with our hands-on interactive exhibits and traveling exhibitions from accredited museums across the country.
Programs
Camps, after school programs, activities, and internships emphasize hands-on adventures and explorations your young ones will be talking about long into the future!
Calendar
Visit our calendar to check out all of Powerhouse weekly events, public programming, camps, and educational programs.
WonderLab Early Learning Center
Lottery enrollment is now closed.
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US!
earlylearning@powsci.org
POWER THE POWERHOUSE!
Donate to support the work of
The Powerhouse
If you believe, as we do, that science shapes our lives today and holds the key to unleashing future human potential, make a donation to The Powerhouse. You’ll be joining us in our mission to:
Foster a love of learning for all ages
Boost children’s curiosity
Encourage critical thinking
Open science education and discovery to everyone
Your gift will help us advance our mission and put our values in action.
DONATE
People love The Powerhouse!
“We held our annual client party at The Powerhouse in the outdoor space. It was absolutely perfect. The staff was helpful from my first phone call to book the venue through and including set up and clean up. Everyone was professional and bent over backwards to make our party a success.”
Jola Schraub
"This place is so great for family outings! It is both fun and educational and really promotes exploratory learning. They have activities for all ages. My kids and I had a blast here."
Morissa Price
"They have a good amount of things packed into a relatively small area and rotate it regularly enough that there's always something fresh to do. They are part of the ASTC Travel Passport Program which means if you get a yearly pass here you have free access to many other larger museums with the card you get."
Faeore Grasha
VENUE RENTALS
Events at The Powerhouse are electrifying!
The Powerhouse is a perfect venue for weddings, group retreats, business meetings, fundraisers, and special celebrations. Find out more about hosting an event with us.
LEARN MORE
photo courtesy
Allison Ragsdale Photography
Book today and save!
If you book a birthday now through the end of September at The Powerhouse, we are offering a 10% off booking discount! Fill out the inquiry form today and get ready for your child's birthday celebration!