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Durango Discovery Kids is located on the second floor of the Durango Arts Center in historic downtown Durango. The 1,100 square foot exhibit gallery is packed with interesting things for kids to see and do.

Over 12,000 children and adults visited our museum last year. Steady annual growth over the last ten years means we are ready to expand to larger facilities and serve a broader age range of youths. In 2001, we set our sights on a move to the historic Durango Power House at 14th Street and Camino del Rio by the Animas River. Construction will begin this summer of 2009, and we will be moving Discovery Kids into the Powerhouse in 2010.

Current Exhibit

Our new 2009-2010 exhibit has many exciting, fun and educational features:

• Broaden your natural knowledge in Nature Joe's Nature Station.
• Set sail for the deep sea in our ship/underwater adventure.
• Channel your inner artist in our Arts and Crafts Zone.
• Purchase, prepare, and serve a healthy meal in our Discovery Market/Kids Kitchen and Dining area.
• Immerse yourself in Nature Joe's Awesome Aquatic Adventure. This beautiful aquarium features Pink Belly Side Neck turtles, Neon Tetras, Rummy Nose Tetras, and Panda Corydora.
• Our Infant and Toddler Area is a fenced off, safe area for our youngest visitors. You can lose yourself on an African Safari and seek shelter from the hot sun under the lush green plants, or purchase a safari tour from a zebra or giraffe. Age-appropriate toys and puzzles are available. A fun and colorful three-dimensional mural provided by the LeMasters family surrounds this bright environment!

The Durango Discovery Museum would like to extend a huge thank you to the following people for their contributions, hard work, and dedication to the remodel of the Discovery Kids space. Bill Florez, The Jaynes Corporation, Genie and Alan Shupe of Riteway flooring America (and their fabulous installers), Sherwin Williams, Zia Taquaria, McManus Subway, Steamworks, CJ?fs Diner, Elise Wilson, Sara Tippie, Claire Bradshaw, Lexie Wallace, Libby Baumchen, Dawn Jose, Rick Maestas, Steve Fischer, Randy Parker, Jennifer Kuzniak, Emily Korce, Dee Dee Carlson, Dana Burns, Joe Duckett, Kelly DiGiacomo, Jennifer Lyndes - Artistic Taste Catering, Sean Hein, Healthy Lifestyle La Plata, Breanne Adams, Steaming Bean, Crane Leake & Ehlers P.C., and Patrick Jose. A very special thank you to Tom, Terri Lyn, and Bryce Day. If it weren?ft for Tom Day and his family, this remodel would not have been possible. Thank you for helping to create a exciting, educational and very loved space for so many children and their families in the La Plata county area and beyond. Words cannot express our gratitude for what you have done.

All contributions are greatly appreciated and help make Durango Discovery Kids an outstanding facility! Thank you for your community support!

Museum Hours:
Wed - Fri
10:00 - 5:00
Sat - Sun 1 - 5

Closed
Monday & Tuesday

Available for Scheduled Parties by Appointment

Admission:
Adults: $4.00
Age 3 & up: $5.00
Under 3: FREE
Grandparents: FREE
Family of 4 or more: $15
Donations appreciated

802 E. 2nd Ave
Upstairs in the
Durango Arts Center
970-259-9234
970-259-6320 fax
Email us!

Museum Manager:
Ashley Hein

Museum Facilities Manager:
Dawn Jose

Floor/Administrative Assistant:
Tiffani Waters

DDK Committee:   
Libby Baumchen
Amber Belvin
Dana Burns
Kelly DiGiacomo
Joe Duckett
Emily Korce
Sara Tippie
Elise Wilson


DDK Board Area