Hours, Admission and Location

*Open Mondays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, on state and national holidays, and during WCSD breaks. Visit the calendar of events for details.

Unaccompanied Minors
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, children age 15 and under are not permitted to enter or remain in the museum without the supervision of an adult (age 18 or older). The Discovery requires that adults remain with and actively supervise children at all times.

Service Animals
In compliance with the ADA, service dogs trained to do work or perform specific tasks for a guest with a disability are welcome in The Discovery. Emotional support animals and pets are NOT permitted.

Discounts and Other Admission Types

Financial Assistance

The Discovery offers financial assistance to support the educational needs of individuals and families in need in our community. To apply for financial assistance for museum admission or any of the museum’s programs, click here.

$5 after 4:00pm

Every Wednesday beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person and the museum is open until 8:00pm! Check out the calendar of events for additional details.

UNR and TMCC Students

The Discovery offers free admission to students who attend Truckee Meadows Community College and the University of Nevada, Reno and present a valid student ID.

Veterans and Active Duty Military

The Discovery offers a discount of $1 off general admission per visitor for groups accompanied by a Veteran or Active Duty member of the military.

ASTC Passport Program (reciprocal admission)

The Discovery participates in the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) reciprocal admission program. Find out more here.

School Field Trips

The Discovery offers special admission rates and educational programs for school field trips. Find out more here.

Group Visits

Visiting The Discovery with a group of 20 or more? Find out more about group visit reservations.

How to get to The Discovery

490 S. Center Street · Reno, NV 89501
Phone: 775-786-1000 · Fax: 775-785-1114

Basic directions

From I-80 East
Exit at N. Sierra Street (Exit 13) and turn right, heading south. Drive approximately 1 mile and turn left on Liberty Street, heading east. Drive three blocks and turn right, heading south, on Sinclair Street. Enter parking lot immediately on the right.

From I-80 West
Exit at N. Virginia Street (Exit 13) and proceed to N. Sierra Street. Turn left on N. Sierra, heading south. Drive approximately 1 mile and turn left on Liberty Street, heading east. Drive three blocks and turn right, heading south, on Sinclair Street. Enter parking lot immediately on the right.

From Hwy 395 North
Exit at Mill Street (Exit 66) and turn left, heading west. Drive approximately .5 miles and make a slight left turn onto Ryland Street. After approximately .5 miles, make a slight left turn onto E. Liberty Street. After .2 miles, turn left on Sinclair Street, heading south. Enter parking lot immediately on the right.

From Hwy 395 South
Exit at Mill Street (Exit 66) and turn right, heading west. Drive approximately .5 miles and make a slight left turn onto Ryland Street. After approximately .5 miles, make a slight left turn onto E. Liberty Street. After .2 miles, turn left on Sinclair Street, heading south. Enter parking lot immediately on the right.

Bus transportation

The Discovery is located on RTC’s Rapid Connect route. For a map and schedule for that route, please visit RTC’s website.