Upcoming Events
Designing urban resilience
Over the last two months spent at home, many of us have realized what architects and urban planners have long known to be true: our well-being is tightly linked with the physical places we live, work, and play. In cities, particularly those in the desert Southwest like Las Vegas, pressing challenges like sustainable mobility, climate change, and now a global pandemic are forcing us to change the way we think about space and urban design. How can we build more…
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Science Trivia Challenge #6
Challenge your knowledge of science, invention, pop culture and more in The Discovery’s Science Trivia Challenge, a virtual event! Participate individually or as a family by watching the questions live-streamed right here on this page and submitting your responses to a variety of true/false, multiple choice and open response questions using the form below. One winner will be randomly selected from all 100% correct entries to receive a one-year Family membership or renewal and a swag bag from the Museum Store.…
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Science Distilled
Science Distilled, the lecture series created by Desert Research Institute (DRI) and The Discovery, makes cutting-edge science approachable through presentations on current and curious topics, held at hip locations in a social atmosphere. Started in 2016, Science Distilled speakers have covered topics ranging from genetics, to the air we breathe, to personal energy independence. The topic for this Science Distilled event is still in development. Please check back.
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Social Science: Happy Accidents
Art doesn’t just happen by accident! Science always plays a role. From the centrifugal force of a potter’s wheel, to the hand-eye coordination needed to sketch a nude model, explore the science in art and create your very own masterpieces—no artistic skills required! Programming for this Social Science is still in the works. Please check back. Due to the popularity of this event, we strongly recommend that you purchase tickets in advance as capacity is limited and may sell out.…
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Science Distilled
Science Distilled, the lecture series created by Desert Research Institute (DRI) and The Discovery, makes cutting-edge science approachable through presentations on current and curious topics, held at hip locations in a social atmosphere. Started in 2016, Science Distilled speakers have covered topics ranging from genetics, to the air we breathe, to personal energy independence. The topic for this Science Distilled event is still in development. Please check back.
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Chemistry of the Cocktail 2020
Parlez-vous mixology? Join us for Chemistry of the Cocktail — The Discovery’s premier fundraising event. Stroll the streets of Paris while you sample famous Parisian-inspired cocktails, enjoy delectable fare from local culinary purveyors, take part in hands-on cocktail chemistry experiments and provide support for The Discovery’s mission. Proceeds from this event support The Discovery’s efforts to provide enriching science programming and host engaging, hands-on exhibitions for our community.
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