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What Makes Nevada Wild?
One event on October 18, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on November 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on December 6, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on December 20, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on January 3, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join experts from Nevada Department of Wildlife to explore what makes Nevada wild! NDOW representatives will open the door for museum visitors of all ages to learn more about the bats, birds, snakes and lizards of Nevada, and learn how to become a confident, competent and ethical outdoor enthusiast. The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is the state agency responsible for the restoration and management of fish and wildlife resources, and the promotion of boating safety on Nevada’s waters. NDOW…
Find out more »Wood Pull Toy Sleds
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a classic wooden pull toy. Choose from a variety of materials and go to work with your choice of woodworking tools to create a toy that will fondly follow you wherever you go! 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 »Wood Pull Toy Sleds
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a classic wooden pull toy. Choose from a variety of materials and go to work with your choice of woodworking tools to create a toy that will fondly follow you wherever you go! 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 »DIY Snow Globes
Visit The Shop for a unique opportunity to create a classic winter snow globe. Combine a mason jar with a variety of items to set your scene and then add water and glitter to create a wonderful snowy scenes that comes to life! Space in each session is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young…
Find out more »DIY Snow Globes
Visit The Shop for a unique opportunity to create a classic winter snow globe. Combine a mason jar with a variety of items to set your scene and then add water and glitter to create a wonderful snowy scenes that comes to life! Space in each session is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young…
Find out more »DIY Snow Globes
Visit The Shop for a unique opportunity to create a classic winter snow globe. Combine a mason jar with a variety of items to set your scene and then add water and glitter to create a wonderful snowy scenes that comes to life! Space in each session is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young…
Find out more »DIY Snow Globes
Visit The Shop for a unique opportunity to create a classic winter snow globe. Combine a mason jar with a variety of items to set your scene and then add water and glitter to create a wonderful snowy scenes that comes to life! Space in each session is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young…
Find out more »Do-it-Yourself Wooden Racer
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to put your automotive design skills to the test. Using wood and a variety of tools, you can design and build your very own race car. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »Do-it-Yourself Wooden Racer
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to put your automotive design skills to the test. Using wood and a variety of tools, you can design and build your very own race car. Best of all, what you make is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »Stuffed Monster Fish
One event on January 4, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on January 5, 2024 at 10:30 am
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 monster fish. With the help of the museum’s educators, you’ll use available materials to design and fill your own plush monster fish 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…
Find out more »Stuffed Monster Fish
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 monster fish. With the help of the museum’s educators, you’ll use available materials to design and fill your own plush monster fish 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…
Find out more »What Makes Nevada Wild?
One event on October 18, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on November 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on December 6, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on December 20, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on January 3, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join experts from Nevada Department of Wildlife to explore what makes Nevada wild! NDOW representatives will open the door for museum visitors of all ages to learn more about the bats, birds, snakes and lizards of Nevada, and learn how to become a confident, competent and ethical outdoor enthusiast. The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is the state agency responsible for the restoration and management of fish and wildlife resources, and the promotion of boating safety on Nevada’s waters. NDOW…
Find out more »Stuffed Monster Fish
One event on January 4, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on January 5, 2024 at 10:30 am
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 monster fish. With the help of the museum’s educators, you’ll use available materials to design and fill your own plush monster fish 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…
Find out more »Stuffed Monster Fish
One event on January 4, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on January 5, 2024 at 10:30 am
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 monster fish. With the help of the museum’s educators, you’ll use available materials to design and fill your own plush monster fish 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…
Find out more »Open Build: Wood
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 wood. 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.
Find out more »Angling Education
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join experts from Nevada Department of Wildlife to learn about Nevada’s own “monster fish,” and get hands-on with the proper angling equipment you can use to reel one in! The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is the state agency responsible for the restoration and management of fish and wildlife resources, and the promotion of boating safety on Nevada’s waters. NDOW is organized into seven divisions (Conservation Education, Habitat, Game, Data and Technology Services, Law Enforcement, Wildlife Diversity and Fisheries) that…
Find out more »Open Build: Wood
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 wood. 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.
Find out more »3D Printing
One event on January 20, 2024 at 10:30 am
One event on January 21, 2024 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »3D Printing
Reno, NV 89501 United States
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »3D Printing
Reno, NV 89501 United States
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »LEGO® Robot Rumble
One event on February 17, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on February 24, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on March 2, 2024 at 10:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Register for a LEGO® Robot Rumble session and you’ll learn how to build and code the ultimate autonomous, fighting robot using using LEGO® Mindstorms. Then, test your bot’s capabilities when you pit it against your fellow participants in a head-to-head battle. Your objective? Push your competitor’s bot out of the ring to declare victory!
Find out more »Do-it-Yourself Stuffed Hearts
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us in The Shop for a heartwarming sewing session! Create your own stuffed hearts using colorful fabrics, soft poly-fil, and sewing supplies. This activity is a delightful and fun way to learn basic sewing skills and take home a handmade, heart-shaped treasure. 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 »Do-it-Yourself Stuffed Hearts
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us in The Shop for a heartwarming sewing session! Create your own stuffed hearts using colorful fabrics, soft poly-fil, and sewing supplies. This activity is a delightful and fun way to learn basic sewing skills and take home a handmade, heart-shaped treasure. 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 »LEGO® Robot Rumble
One event on February 17, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on February 24, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on March 2, 2024 at 10:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Register for a LEGO® Robot Rumble session and you’ll learn how to build and code the ultimate autonomous, fighting robot using using LEGO® Mindstorms. Then, test your bot’s capabilities when you pit it against your fellow participants in a head-to-head battle. Your objective? Push your competitor’s bot out of the ring to declare victory!
Find out more »