Field Trips

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A field trip to "The Pow" is a great adventure and the planning starts here.

These steps will help ensure that your time is productive, enjoyable, and in line with your curriculum goals and objectives.

Remember, the museum is an informal learning environment where visitors learn by doing, by wondering, and by experimenting. We strive to move the student beyond simple acquisition of information to application, synthesis, and evaluation.

Let's Get Started

1. Print the museum map

arrow.jpg2. Download the field trip guides in the sidebar                   

3. Consider your field trip goals and activities

  • Do you want to reinforce specific science, technology, engineering, or math lessons?
  • Do you want to use the field trip to learn about something you can't learn in school?
  • What is the result you envision for your students?

4. Review the field trip guides and reserve your group

5. Field trip options and pricing

  • Self-guided tour - The one hour self-guided tour includes a 10 minute high wow demonstration and introduction to the powerhouse by a Museum Mad Scientist as well as an Exploration of Energy worksheet for each student.          ($5/student)
  • Guided tour -  The one hour guided tour includes a 25 minute Journey of Energy talk n' walk tour, a high wow demonstration and an Exploration of Energy worksheet for each student.        ($8/student)
  • Guided tour + lab - The one hour guided tour + lab includes a 25 minute Journey of Energy talk n' walk tour, a high wow demonstration, an Exploration of Energy worksheet for each student and an exciting, educational 30 minute lab in our Carlton Education Center.        ($15/student) 

 

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Check museum's online calendar for available dates, then reserve the day you'd like using the on-line request form (follow the online calendar link). We will contact you soon after to review your trip and secure the date and time.

You're also welcome to call (970) 403-1863 to place your reservation. Dates/time slots fill quickly, so book early! Please also note that the get the field trip prices, you must book your group at least two weeks in advance. Groups filing later than that can access our group rates, visit here: Hours + Tickets.

Questions or Concerns?

We know planning a successful field trip can be overwhelming. Staff is available to assist you at every stage. Call (970) 259-9234 with any questions, concerns, or feedback about the field trip planning process.
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  • Step 1
    Check Availability

    Browse the calendar to determine if your desired field trip date is available.

Field Trip Reservation Request Form

Thank you for considering a field trip with the Durango Discovery Museum. To begin the reservation process, please complete the form below with as much information as you are able to gather at this time. After submitting your request, one of our representatives will contact you to guide you through the remainder of the registration process.

School / Group Information
Contact Info
Field Trip Info
Grade Levels
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  • Step 2
    Request Reservation

    Please complete the form on the right, and a member of our staff will follow up with you.