Calendar of Events

Kick up your spurs at Chemistry of the Cocktail – The Discovery’s premier annual fundraising event – and prepare for an exploration of the science behind wild west-themed libations. Add to that delicious fare from some of your favorite local culinary hot spots, and live and silent auctions, and you’ve got the recipe for a rootin’-tootin’ fun way to support The Discovery. For a rundown of everything that’s happening at this year’s event, check out the event preview!

Can you outrun a leprechaun? Find out at the 7th Annual Leprechaun Race on Sunday, March 17, 2019. This family-friendly 5K run/walk starts and finishes at The Discovery and will take you on a tour through the streets of the Midtown and Wells Avenue neighborhoods. Don’t despair if the leprechaun beats you to the finish. For every runner, jogger or walker the leprechaun passes, the pot of gold grows in size. Who will benefit from the increased pot of gold?……

Help create the new Nevada exhibition at The Discovery! Rugged, dramatic, diverse — this is how our great state will be portrayed in The Discovery’s planned exhibition, Nevada. A reimagining of the museum’s current Nevada Stories exhibition, Nevada will reside in a new location within the museum’s walls and will help create an understanding of our state’s beautiful landscapes, contrasting regions, diverse flora and fauna, and the varied industries and careers they foster. This 3,000 square-foot exhibition, boasting more than…

Eat, drink and explore an array of mind-bendingly magical and mysterious food and drink from the best local businesses around at Yelpstronomy 5.0, benefitting The Discovery! Your suggested donation helps support the museum’s mission to inspire by being the place to experience science. Engage, learn and interact with our community’s top experts in our interactive labs, wander the museum and sample food and drink that will force you to rethink what you already know, and party the night away with…

Join us for the 8th annual Chemistry of the Cocktail — The Discovery’s premier fundraising event. Come as a flapper, gangster, silent film star, or come as you are and explore 1920s-style libations, enjoy delectable fare from local culinary purveyors, and provide support for the museum’s mission in our community. Proceeds from this event support The Discovery’s efforts to offer enriching educational programs and host engaging exhibitions focused on science, technology, engineering, art and math. Classic Cocktails Sample expertly crafted…

Perhaps you are already passionate about The Discovery’s mission to inspire by being the place to experience science. But you may not know that The Discovery is only eight years old and a local, independent 501c3 nonprofit. We receive less than 0.5% of our annual operating budget from state and federal funding.That’s why your generous philanthropic support for The Discovery is critical! This Tuesday, December 3, we hope you’ll take the opportunity to show your support for The Discovery by…

Update: On the recommendation of City of Reno and Washoe County Health District, this year’s Leprechaun Race has been canceled. Please refer to Race178’s website for details. Can you outrun a leprechaun? Find out at the 8th Annual Leprechaun Race on Sunday, March 15, 2020. This family-friendly 5K run/walk starts and finishes at The Discovery and will take you on a tour through the streets of the Midtown and Wells Avenue neighborhoods. Don’t despair if the leprechaun beats you to the…

In this time of uncertainty, there’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope—that together we can do extraordinary things. Over the past few weeks and months, the entire world has been coming together to stand up, help out and give back. On May 5, 2020, The Discovery is participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity and giving. As you know, The Discovery is currently closed to the public in compliance with Governor Sisolak’s order to close all non-essential businesses.…

Tune in for Sciencecast, a special televised science variety show and fundraising event that showcases science education and curiosity—all at the place that has introduced more than one million visitors to the wonders of our world since opening in 2011. Watch, or set your DVR, for a very special night of exciting science demonstrations, celebrity guest performances, exclusive sneak peeks of The Discovery’s future exhibitions, and opportunities to help ensure The Discovery will continue delivering engaging, hands-on science education for…

Tune in for Sciencecast, a special televised science variety show and fundraising event that showcases science education and curiosity—all at the place that has introduced more than one million visitors to the wonders of our world since opening in 2011. Watch, or set your DVR, for a very special night of exciting science demonstrations, celebrity guest performances, exclusive sneak peeks of The Discovery’s future exhibitions, and opportunities to help ensure The Discovery will continue delivering engaging, hands-on science education for…

For the health and safety of attendees, staff, and volunteers, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and a valid photo ID are required to attend this year’s Chemistry of the Cocktail event. Learn more… Parlez-vous mixology? Get ready to mix up some fun at Chemistry of the Cocktail — The Discovery’s premier annual fundraising event. Stroll Parisian street scenes while you sample French-inspired cocktails, enjoy a delicious menu created by the experts at Blend Catering, and take part in hands-on cocktail…

Our community’s investment in The Discovery has brought us to where we are today. With your continued support, The Discovery will remain a valued community asset for generations to come. This Giving Tuesday we hope you’ll take the opportunity to show your support for The Discovery. Your gift provides the financial support the museum needs to create new, engaging hands-on experiences and host world-class science exhibitions for people of all ages and interests. The Discovery is a locally founded, 501(c)3 nonprofit…