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Bank of America Museums on Us
Bank of America cardholders enjoy one free general admission to The Discovery on the first full weekend of every month with credit or debit card and photo ID. Find out more here. To qualify, simply present your active Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain one free general admission to The Discovery. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Excludes special exhibitions, ticketed shows or events,…
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Bubble Extravaganza
Bubbles can be fascinating, beautiful and fun. But did you know bubbles can also help you explore scientific concepts such as elasticity, surface tension, chemistry, light, and even geometry? At Bubble Extravaganza, The Discovery’s event during the inaugural Northern Nevada Science & Technology Festival, you’ll be able to create bubbles of all shapes and sizes and explore the many interesting properties bubbles demonstrate. Bubble Performer Be dazzled by artist Kit Huntington, who will be creating spectacular giant bubbles on the plaza…
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Bank of America Museums on Us
Bank of America cardholders enjoy one free general admission to The Discovery on the first full weekend of every month with credit or debit card and photo ID. Find out more here. To qualify, simply present your active Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain one free general admission to The Discovery. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Excludes special exhibitions, ticketed shows or events,…
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Educator Appreciation Day 2019
Educators are invited to a free day at The Discovery on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Explore the entire museum including new exhibitions Mindbender Mansion and Sun, Earth, Universe. Open to everyone in the education field, you’ll discover innovative, engaging, standards-aligned ways to bring STEAM subjects into your classroom and learn more about the museum’s 2019/20 school field trip program. The first 100 attendees will receive a generous goodie bag—our thanks for your partnership in education!
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Free Flu Vaccine Clinic
Make your family’s annual flu vaccinations a fun event at The Discovery! Flu vaccines will be available at low or no-cost for children and adults who qualify. Flu vaccines will be administered by Washoe County Health District on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. If you have health insurance, Medicaid, or Nevada Checkup, please have your insurance card with you. All children who get a flu shot, and one adult per family, will be given free admission…
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9th Annual Halloween Trick or Treat
Head to The Discovery for a hauntingly good time at the 9th annual Halloween Trick or Treat. Visit the museum in costume and trick-or-treat from gallery to gallery. There’ll be spooky decorations and delicious treats for all of the friendly or scary ghosts, ghouls and goblins who dare to attend. Note: For the safety of all visitors, costumes with weapons of any kind are not allowed. Teal Pumpkin Project The Discovery’s annual Halloween Trick or Treat event takes part in…
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Bank of America Museums on Us
Bank of America cardholders enjoy one free general admission to The Discovery on the first full weekend of every month with credit or debit card and photo ID. Find out more here. To qualify, simply present your active Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain one free general admission to The Discovery. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Excludes special exhibitions, ticketed shows or events,…
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Museums on Us – Holiday Edition
With Bank of America’s Museums on Us program, cardholders can enjoy their favorite museums for free on the first full weekend of every month. But this December, we’re celebrating with six additional days of cardholder admission, December 26th through 31st. Find out more here. To qualify, simply present your active Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card along with a photo ID to receive one free general admission to The Discovery. Cardholders only; guests are…
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Museums on Us – Holiday Edition
With Bank of America’s Museums on Us program, cardholders can enjoy their favorite museums for free on the first full weekend of every month. But this December, we’re celebrating with six additional days of cardholder admission, December 26th through 31st. Find out more here. To qualify, simply present your active Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card along with a photo ID to receive one free general admission to The Discovery. Cardholders only; guests are…
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$5 Admission After 4pm
Every Wednesday beginning at 4:00pm, admission to The Discovery is just $5.00 per visitor! Members and children under age 1 are always free. And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm!
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$5 Admission After 4pm
Every Wednesday beginning at 4:00pm, admission to The Discovery is just $5.00 per visitor! Members and children under age 1 are always free. And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm!
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College Savings Day
Celebrate 529 College Savings Day with FREE museum admission! The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office invites you and your family to The Discovery on Saturday, May 29, 2021 to inspire children to envision their educational future and learn about the variety of state-sponsored 529 college savings programs available. Visitors age 17 and under enjoy FREE museum admission all day! Adult admission is $13 per person. Advance tickets required.
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$5 Admission After 4pm
Every Wednesday starting at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per visitor! And best of all, The Discovery stays open until 8:00pm! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
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Educator Appreciation Day 2021
Local and regional educators and administrators receive FREE admission to The Discovery on Saturday, October 23. Explore the museum, take part in hands-on programming (available 11:00am – 2:00pm), learn more about our field trip program, save 20% on Museum Store purchases, and much more! *Free museum admission for all K-12 public and private school teachers and administrators and home school educators.
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Starting at 4:00pm every Wednesday, admission to The Discovery 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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NAPA Car Care Day
Get under the hood at The Discovery! Motor on down to The Discovery for a day filled with hands-on automotive themed activities for car enthusiasts of every age. Join experts from NAPA AutoCare Centers to explore the inner workings of automobiles and the systems that make them go, turn and stop. Here are just some of the things happening on this special day:
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College Savings Day
$5 museum admission all day! The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office invites you and your family to The Discovery on Saturday, September 10, 2022 for an event designed to inspire children to envision their educational future and help parents and caregivers learn about the variety of state-sponsored 529 college savings programs available. Visitors of every age will enjoy $5 general admission all day! Members are always free!
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Free Flu & COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be available at low or no-cost for children and adults who qualify. Vaccines will be administered by Washoe County Health District and/or Safeway on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. No appointment necessary. If you have insurance, including Nevada Checkup or Medicare, please bring your insurance card. If you do not have insurance, the cost of vaccinations will be covered by Immunize Nevada. For patients receiving vaccines through Washoe County Health District,…
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11th Annual Halloween Trick or Treat
Head to The Discovery for a hauntingly good time at the 11th annual Halloween Trick or Treat. Visit the museum in costume and trick-or-treat from gallery to gallery. There’ll be spooky decorations and delicious treats for all of the friendly or scary ghosts, ghouls and goblins who dare to attend. Advance tickets are encouraged but not required. A note about costumes: For the safety of all visitors, costumes with weapons of any kind are not allowed.
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Starting at 4:00pm every Wednesday, admission to The Discovery 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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The Future of Reno
Visit The Discovery on this special day during the Northern Nevada Science & Technology Festival to explore the opportunities and careers vital to growing our city and inspiring the next generation of learners and thinkers. Join fellow educational organizations from around northern Nevada to participate in engaging hands-on STEAM activities and explore the entire museum, including Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Museum admission for this event is FREE as part of…
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
Starting at 4:00pm every Wednesday, admission to The Discovery 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 »