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MEGA Body Exhibit
Discover how the human body works from the inside out by taking a hands-on, walk-through journey through an over-sized, inflatable replica. The MEGA Body, a scientifically accurate 50-foot-long, 12-foot-tall inflatable replica of the human body will be on display at The Discovery from Friday, August 31 through Sunday, September 2 only. Don’t miss it! MEGA Body exhibit presented by:
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Modern Birdhouses
One event on September 2, 2018 at 12:30 pm
One event on September 3, 2018 at 10:30 am
One event on September 5, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Visit The Shop to design and build a contemporary version of a cozy home for feathered friends. Using available tools and materials, you can build your interpretation of a modern style birdhouse. Best of all, what you build is yours to keep! 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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MEGA Body Exhibit
Discover how the human body works from the inside out by taking a hands-on, walk-through journey through an over-sized, inflatable replica. The MEGA Body, a scientifically accurate 50-foot-long, 12-foot-tall inflatable replica of the human body will be on display at The Discovery on Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2 only. Don’t miss it! MEGA Body exhibit presented by:
Find out more »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Modern_Birdhouse-580x400.jpg)
Modern Birdhouses
Visit The Shop to design and build a contemporary version of a cozy home for feathered friends. Using available tools and materials, you can build your interpretation of a modern style birdhouse. Best of all, what you build is yours to keep! 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 »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Modern_Birdhouse-580x400.jpg)
Modern Birdhouses
Visit The Shop to design and build a contemporary version of a cozy home for feathered friends. Using available tools and materials, you can build your interpretation of a modern style birdhouse. Best of all, what you build is yours to keep! 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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Tissue Paper Balloons
One event on September 9, 2018 at 12:30 pm
One event on September 12, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Visit The Shop to create your own tissue paper balloon inspired by the Great Reno Balloon Race. Using an assortment of tissue, you can create a classic hot air balloon or test your skills by attempting to design a uniquely shaped balloon. When you’re done, fill it with hot air using a hair dryer to see if it will take to the skies! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents…
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Tissue Paper Balloons
Visit The Shop to create your own tissue paper balloon inspired by the Great Reno Balloon Race. Using an assortment of tissue, you can create a classic hot air balloon or test your skills by attempting to design a uniquely shaped balloon. When you’re done, fill it with hot air using a hair dryer to see if it will take to the skies! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents…
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Tissue Paper Balloons
Visit The Shop to create your own tissue paper balloon inspired by the Great Reno Balloon Race. Using an assortment of tissue, you can create a classic hot air balloon or test your skills by attempting to design a uniquely shaped balloon. When you’re done, fill it with hot air using a hair dryer to see if it will take to the skies! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents…
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Be a Waste Warrior
Join Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and learn how you can become a Waste Warrior in our community. You’ll learn what items can be recycled to help protect our watershed, and leave with your own guide to help you make a positive impact on our community. Waste Warriors is presented in partnership with Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful with support from Waste Management. Waste Management awards Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and The Discovery with a Think Green® Grant to help educate the community…
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Waste Warriors: T-shirt Tote
Visit The Shop during Waste Warriors to turn an old, worn out t-shirt into a useful tote bag. Bring your own t-shirt, or grab one of ours, and follow the simple instructions to easily transform a tired t-shirt into a tote bag perfect for daily use. 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. Waste Warriors…
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Waste Warriors: T-shirt Tote
Visit The Shop during Waste Warriors to turn an old, worn out t-shirt into a useful tote bag. Bring your own t-shirt, or grab one of ours, and follow the simple instructions to easily transform a tired t-shirt into a tote bag perfect for daily use. 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. Waste Warriors…
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Open Build in The Shop
In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! 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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Squishy Circuitry
One event on September 23, 2018 at 12:30 pm
One event on September 26, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Explore electricity, conductivity and creativity when you use LEDs and conductive dough to invent wacky light-up sculptures in The Shop. 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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Squishy Circuitry
Explore electricity, conductivity and creativity when you use LEDs and conductive dough to invent wacky light-up sculptures in The Shop. 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 »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/SquishyCircuits-580x400.jpg)
Squishy Circuitry
Explore electricity, conductivity and creativity when you use LEDs and conductive dough to invent wacky light-up sculptures in The Shop. 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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Visiting Artist: Katy Chandler
Join Visiting Artist Katy Chandler for some fun with mud! Following ancient traditions, but using modern methods, visitors will use clay soil, sand, and straw to make beautiful designs like those seen on the sides of buildings around the world. You’ll use materials gathered from right here in Reno and natural pigments harvested sustainably from rock and soil to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. About Katy Chandler Katy Chandler co-directs the Be The Change Project, a neighborhood-based nonprofit in…
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Open Build in The Shop
In The Shop, hands-on gets serious. During Open Build, take your pick from a variety of materials and use real tools to design and build nearly anything you can imagine. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! 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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DIY Halloween Decor
An event every day that begins at 9:30 am, repeating until October 5, 2018
Visit The Shop to create spooky decorations for Halloween. Using available tools and materials, you can create festive Halloween decorations that will bring a smile to even the most ghoulish of ghosts. 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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DIY Halloween Decor
Visit The Shop to create spooky decorations for Halloween. Using available tools and materials, you can create festive Halloween decorations that will bring a smile to even the most ghoulish of ghosts. 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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Create Your Own Piggy Bank
As part of College Savings Day, visit The Shop where you can use available tools and materials to create a custom piggy bank to begin your college savings plan. What you build is yours to keep! 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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Automaton Bats & Ghosts
Visit The Shop to create a festive Halloween automaton. Using available tools and materials, you can create a spooky simple animation machine that combines your artistic and engineering skills! 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 »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Halloween_Automaton-580x400.jpg)
Automaton Bats & Ghosts
Visit The Shop to create a festive Halloween automaton. Using available tools and materials, you can create a spooky simple animation machine that combines your artistic and engineering skills! 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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Haunted Houses
Halloween just wouldn’t be spooky without a haunted house. Visit The Shop to make your own version of the classic haunted house on the hill. Who knows, maybe a Halloween ghost will move right in!? 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 »![](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Monster_Houses-580x400.jpg)
Haunted Houses
Halloween just wouldn’t be spooky without a haunted house. Visit The Shop to make your own version of the classic haunted house on the hill. Who knows, maybe a Halloween ghost will move right in!? 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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