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The Discovery is offering free museum admission to furloughed federal employees during the partial government shutdown.
“The Discovery is our region’s place for hands-on science exploration and fun, and we are honored to provide a family-friendly diversion for those who are dealing with this unfortunate situation,” said Mat Sinclair, President/CEO of The Discovery.
The Discovery is located at 490 S. Center Street in downtown Reno. Daily admission is normally $10 for children ages 1-17, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors ages 65+, and free for children under age 1. Admission for visitors of all ages is $5 per person after 4 p.m. on Wednesdays when the museum stays open until 8 p.m.
Additionally, the museum will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019.
Free admission offered to the impacted federal employee and up to three immediate family members. Visitors must show a valid and current federal ID or badge indicating they work in a department affected by the current partial government shutdown.
| Please note: As of Sunday, February 17, 2019, free admission offered to furloughed federal employees has been suspended. |