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Exhibition Opening: A T. rex Named Sue
No dinosaur in the world compares to Sue—the largest, most complete, Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. At a heart-stopping, 42 feet long and 12 feet high at the hips, Sue is the largest, most complete, and best-preserved T. rex ever discovered! A dramatic, life-sized skeleton cast of Sue is the centerpiece of this blockbuster exhibition that also features hands-on and digital interactive exhibits that help you uncover Sue’s amazing past and explore the field of paleontology. A. T. rex Named Sue…
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Exhibition Opening: Curiosity Carnival
Visit The Discovery on Saturday, June 16 to be one of the very first visitors to explore the brand new Curiosity Carnival. You can try your hand at your favorite carnival games while exploring probability, physics, motor skills, and other surprising concepts. They’re rarely as easy as they seem! Curiosity Carnival will challenge you to experience the thrill of victory and learn why these games are so intriguing. In a addition to the Curiosity Carnival exhibition, visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to…
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Members’ Preview: Mindbender Mansion
The Discovery is pleased to welcome you to Mindbender Mansion, our latest featured exhibition. This large-scale, eclectic and quirky exhibition, full of brainteasers and interactive challenges, is guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Join us and be one of the first to master each of the 40 individual brainteasers and four group activities that make up this fun, challenging and unconventional mansion! Members-only Admission to this exhibition preview event is…
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Grand Opening: Super Service Center
The Discovery is excited to unveil the “Super Service Center,” an exciting new exhibit located in the museum’s Little Discoveries exhibition. Little mechanics can step into a pretend auto repair shop equipped with all the tools and equipment they’ll need to perform maintenance on a kid-sized car. The exhibit will provide young museum visitors with the opportunity to explore the field of car care while also encouraging cooperative, hands-on play. Important note: The Super Service Center is located inside the…
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Grand Opening: Super Service Center
The Discovery is excited to unveil the “Super Service Center,” an exciting new exhibit located in the museum’s Little Discoveries exhibition. Little mechanics can step into a pretend auto repair shop equipped with all the tools and equipment they’ll need to perform maintenance on a kid-sized car. The exhibit will provide young museum visitors with the opportunity to explore the field of car care while also encouraging cooperative, hands-on play. Important note: The Super Service Center is located inside the…
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Members-only Preview: Energy/Energía
The Discovery invites you to an exclusive, members-only opportunity to explore Energy/Energía, an exciting new permanent exhibition featuring more than 20 hands-on exhibits focused on energy generation, storage and use. Visitors will investigate energy innovation happening right here in Northern Nevada, and have the opportunity to explore foundational energy concepts, learn what it takes to solve energy challenges, and leave inspired to discover more. RSVP Required Please use the links below to RSVP for a specific museum entrance time. Once…
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