The Western Colorado Math & Science Center is a Hands-On Learning Center in Grand Junction.

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Western Colorado Math & Science Center
2660 Unaweep Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81503
Phone: 970-254-1626

Admission: $1.00/person, or free to all groups within the boundaries of Mesa County District 51, including public, private and parochial school groups,
as well as scout troops.

Hours: 10 am - 4 pm Wed - Sat
Open to field trips Monday-Friday

Schools & Large Groups:
Call 254-1626 to schedule your visit.

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Hands On Learning for Colorado Kids
Hands-on Science Kits and Resources for Colorado Teachers

Welcome to the Western Colorado Math & Science Center, a hands-on exploratoreum in Grand Junction for teachers and kids on the Western Slope.

We are a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Regional Center

The Western Colorado Math and Science Center has been selected by Governor Ritter of Colorado as a regional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Regional Compact Center. There are five regional STEM Centers throughout Colorado that will significantly help math and science K-12 education. Read more!

Science Workshop for Teachers.
3-day workshops in June and July. Graduate and renewal credits available.
Get the details and register today.

Volunteers and mentors are an important part of our center. Please call us or stop by if you'd like to help!

Donate Online NowFunding for the Center is carried out through tax-deductible donations from individuals,companies, service clubs, foundations, and groups. Mesa County Valley School District 51 donates the building space. Since there is no paid personnel, all funds go toward the Center’s operation including the Riverview Science Park.

PassionariesJohn McConnell, founder/director of the center, is one of 35 "Passionaries" featured in a new book by Barbara Metzler. He's been in the news in other stories, too.
Read about it...

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