Durango's Powerhouse Science Center thrums with the energy of eager learning. Its home, a Mission-style building, holds hands-on exhibits for kids to explore, unbound by the constraints of a more formal learning environment. A replica of a mission control center, a talking robot, and other NASA-inspired oddities bring to life the excitement of space exploration. In the realm of nature, it gives kids a chance to meet exotic animals like tarantulas, toads, and turtles, and exhibits like crystal and rock collections arouse curiosity about geology and the earth. Beyond welcoming kids to roam its corridors, the center also hosts after-school programs and summer science camps where young minds can build robots and rockets between outdoor explorations.