Fort Collins Museum of Discovery to Present Immersive Energy Systems Program December 9

The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery will present "Digital Earth: Energy in our Daily Lives," a 360-degree immersive program examining energy infrastructure and its evolution in the Rocky Mountain region, on December 9 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

The presentation will take place in the museum's OtterBox Digital Dome, Northern Colorado's only 360-degree immersive theater featuring a 35-foot dome screen, according to museum records. Dr. KaChun Yu and Bob Raynolds from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science will guide attendees through visualizations tracing energy development from New England whaling operations to Colorado coal mining operations.

The program will explore the infrastructure systems that deliver electricity to homes and businesses, including the transition from wood and fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Attendees will see flyover visualizations and hear personal narratives about energy development throughout the Western United States.

The presentation connects to ongoing energy transitions in Northern Colorado. Fort Collins, Loveland, Longmont, and Estes Park recently extended their partnership with Platte River Power Authority through 2075, committing to accelerate clean energy adoption for more than 350,000 residents across the four municipalities.

The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery opened its current facility in November 2012 following a merger between the City of Fort Collins Museum and the nonprofit Discovery Science Center. The institution achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums in 2018 and has welcomed over 1.25 million visitors from all 50 states since opening.

Tickets are available on a pay-what-you-can basis. The museum is located at 408 Mason Court in Fort Collins.