10:00am - 5:00pm There’s always more to discover!
The Discovery is a hands-on science center designed to spark visitors’ curiosity—regardless of age. The museum boasts 67,000 square-feet of ever-changing galleries and exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering, art, history and invention, all designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and the joy of lifelong learning in all who visit.
Monday – Closed*
Tuesday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday – 10:00am – 8:00pm
Thursday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday – 12:00 – 5:00pm
$11 – Child (ages 1-5)
$14 – Youth (ages 6-17)
$16 – Adult
$15 – Senior (ages 65+)
Free – Under age 1
Free – UNR & TMCC students
*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.
Become a member and visit the museum as often as you like, plus many other benefits!
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Discovery participates in the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) reciprocal admission program. Find out more here.
The Discovery offers special admission rates and educational programs for school field trips. Find out more here.
Visiting The Discovery with a group of 20 or more? Find out more about group visit reservations.
490 S. Center Street · Reno, NV 89501
Phone: 775-786-1000 · Fax: 775-785-1114
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.
The Discovery is located on RTC’s Rapid Connect route. For a map and schedule for that route, please visit RTC’s website.