
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events

4th of July: Museum Open
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025. To see what’s happening at the museum check out the complete calendar of events!
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Open Build: Pom Pom Launcher
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Get ready to ring in the New Year when you build your own pom-pom launcher in The Shop. Using a variety of materials, you’ll create a device that converts potential energy into kinetic energy to send pom-poms into the air. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Help Clean Up Lake Tahoe
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The 4th of July holiday is typically once of the most damaging to Lake Tahoe, with huge amounts of litter and other debris left behind. In that hands-on activity, visitors can invent a device that will help keep Lake Tahoe’s beaches and shores clean using a variety of materials. What will you invent to help preserve one of America’s most beautiful lakes and the jewel of the Sierra? Please note: Spark!Lab offers access to tools and materials that can cause injury…
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New Sunday Hours
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Beginning July 6, 2025 the The Discovery’s hours on Sundays will change to 10:00am to 5:00pm. Our members and visitors have spoken and we’ve responded. The new hours will give our community two additional weekend hours to explore, learn and play. We hope to see you here! To see what else is happening here at The Discovery, be sure to check out our complete calendar of events!
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Open Build: Pom Pom Launcher
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Get ready to ring in the New Year when you build your own pom-pom launcher in The Shop. Using a variety of materials, you’ll create a device that converts potential energy into kinetic energy to send pom-poms into the air. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »
Help Clean Up Lake Tahoe
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The 4th of July holiday is typically once of the most damaging to Lake Tahoe, with huge amounts of litter and other debris left behind. In that hands-on activity, visitors can invent a device that will help keep Lake Tahoe’s beaches and shores clean using a variety of materials. What will you invent to help preserve one of America’s most beautiful lakes and the jewel of the Sierra? Please note: Spark!Lab offers access to tools and materials that can cause injury…
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Summer Hours: Open Mondays
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until September 1, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
From Memorial Day, May 26 though Labor Day, September 1, 2025, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
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Stuffed Sharks
One event on July 9, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on July 8, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on July 12, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on July 13, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to put your creativity and your sewing skills to the test when you design your very own stuffed shark. You’ll use available materials to design and fill your own stuffed shark to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
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Stuffed Sharks
One event on July 9, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on July 8, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on July 12, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on July 13, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to put your creativity and your sewing skills to the test when you design your very own stuffed shark. You’ll use available materials to design and fill your own stuffed shark to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
Find out more »
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 31, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am.
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Stuffed Sharks
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to put your creativity and your sewing skills to the test when you design your very own stuffed shark. You’ll use available materials to design and fill your own stuffed shark to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
Find out more »
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 31, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
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Spark!Lab Invention Day
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Invention is a process! You’re invited to visit The Discovery’s Spark!Lab Smithsonian to explore the steps in the invention process including think it, sketch it, create it, tweak it, and sell it. Visit a station for each step in the process and who knows, you might just invent something new! Please note: Spark!Lab offers access to tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Build a Boat
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to design and build your own version of a nautical vessel. Using a selection of buoyant materials and a variety of tools, you can create a boat and then test its seaworthiness. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Build a Boat
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to design and build your own version of a nautical vessel. Using a selection of buoyant materials and a variety of tools, you can create a boat and then test its seaworthiness. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »
Spark!Lab Invention Day
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Invention is a process! You’re invited to visit The Discovery’s Spark!Lab Smithsonian to explore the steps in the invention process including think it, sketch it, create it, tweak it, and sell it. Visit a station for each step in the process and who knows, you might just invent something new! Please note: Spark!Lab offers access to tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »
Stuffed Sharks
One event on July 9, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on July 8, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on July 12, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on July 13, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to put your creativity and your sewing skills to the test when you design your very own stuffed shark. You’ll use available materials to design and fill your own stuffed shark to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
Find out more »
Spark!Lab Invention Day
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Invention is a process! You’re invited to visit The Discovery’s Spark!Lab Smithsonian to explore the steps in the invention process including think it, sketch it, create it, tweak it, and sell it. Visit a station for each step in the process and who knows, you might just invent something new! Please note: Spark!Lab offers access to tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »
Stuffed Sharks
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to put your creativity and your sewing skills to the test when you design your very own stuffed shark. You’ll use available materials to design and fill your own stuffed shark to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers practice the safe use of the tools and materials in this space.
Find out more »
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until September 1, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
From Memorial Day, May 26 though Labor Day, September 1, 2025, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 31, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am.
Find out more »
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 31, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until September 1, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
From Memorial Day, May 26 though Labor Day, September 1, 2025, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 31, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am.
Find out more »