5 Best Museums in Durango
Are you looking for an interesting stop for the whole family in Durango (besides a Durango zip line tour)? Check out one of these local museums!
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
Whether you take a ride on the train or not, the DSNGRR Museum is a great stop to learn about the history of Durango and Silverton as mining towns. The museum displays machinery from the trains and provides endless information about why the DSNGRR is so famous. Open from 7am-7pm, the museum offers a unique look into the railroad and mining. In addition, admission to the DSNGRR Museum is free, so it is a wonderful option to learn something new and save some money.
https://www.durangotrain.com/dsng-museum/
Durango Wildlife Museum
The Durango Wildlife Museum provides information about Durango’s surrounding ecosystem. Stop by to learn about the animals and wildlife of the area. You can also stop in to the fish hatchery while you’re there. For 25 cents, you can feed the fish. The Wildlife Museum is open until September 15, 2024.
https://www.durango.org/listing/fish-hatchery-and-wildlife-museum/450/
The Powerhouse
The Powerhouse is a great stop for children. It is an interactive science museum that used to be a power plant. It is even located in the Durango Light and Power Company building! There is also an outdoor area with a play set to keep the little ones engaged. Parents find this stop interesting as well! Admission is $9.50.
The Museum of Impressionism
The Museum of Impressionism is the name of John Modesitt’s studio. The museum displays impressionist oil paintings. It is a creative stop for the family to enjoy. This museum is a bit more exclusive, as it requires and appointment to visit. It is bound to be a wonderful stop, however, if you choose to take a look!
https://museumofimpressionism.com/tour-of-artists-studio
Center of Southwest Studies
The Center of Southwest Studies provides an opportunity for the whole family to learn about diverse cultures, histories, and environments of the Southwest. The museum has collections to aid in the learning process and provides internships to undergraduate students. If offers rotating exhibits throughout the year.
