
Calendar of Events
Upcoming Events

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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Open Build: Cardboard
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of cardboard. Best of all, what you create is yours 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 use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Open Build: Cardboard
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of cardboard. Best of all, what you create is yours 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 use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until July 2, 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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Family Game Night
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Put your do-it-yourself skills to work in The Shop when you use real tools and materials to create a fun game to play with family and friends. 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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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 25, 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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Code a Bug
One event on June 28, 2025 at 10:30 am
One event on June 29, 2025 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Dogs are easy to train. Bugs are not. Except for this cute little fella. He always does what you tell him. But can you program him to navigate an obstacle course or perform a specific action? Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to find out if you have what it takes to code a bug!
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Code a Bug
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Dogs are easy to train. Bugs are not. Except for this cute little fella. He always does what you tell him. But can you program him to navigate an obstacle course or perform a specific action? Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to find out if you have what it takes to code a bug!
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Code a Bug
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Dogs are easy to train. Bugs are not. Except for this cute little fella. He always does what you tell him. But can you program him to navigate an obstacle course or perform a specific action? Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to find out if you have what it takes to code a bug!
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 July 2, 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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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 »
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 »
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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Science Distilled: Giant Leap
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Few things captivate the human imagination more than space exploration. The vast, largely unexplored expanse above our heads leaves us wondering many things, not the least of which is, if there’s life elsewhere in the Universe. You’re invited to join hosts of the new podcast Giant Leap, Joey Lovato and Taylor Wilson to screen a brand new episode that includes a conversation with former commander of the International Space Station (ISS), Chris Hadfield. Following the episode, attendees will have the…
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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!
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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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Science Distilled: Drive-in for Science
Sparks, NV 89431 United States
Drive in, sit back, and enjoy a science blockbuster on the BIG screen. Join us for this special screening and get to know the world’s essential pollinators — bees, moths and butterflies and how they bring color to the world and put food on our plates. Beyond being somewhat creepy, they’re hardy creatures living complex lives, featuring physical transformations and mind-blowing migrations. Location: West Wind El Rancho Drive-In Theater, 555 El Rancho Drive, Sparks Times: Gate opens at 7:30pm, film…
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