Calendar of Events

Visit The Shop to create a do-it-yourself version of the classic ring toss game. Using PVC pipe and other available materials, you can design and build your own ring toss game to challenge yourself and your friends. 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.

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.

Use your imagination to cut, fold, bend, roll or curl brightly colored paper into a three-dimensional work of art. This activity is presented as part of Artown, Reno’s month-long summer arts festival that features about 500 events produced by more than 100 organizations and businesses in nearly 100 locations citywide.

Celebrate Curiosity Carnival, The Discovery current featured exhibition, by creating a miniature version of the well-known Plinko game in The Shop. Using available tools and materials, you can create a tabletop version of this exciting game that explores the wonders of probability. 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.

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.

Visit The Shop to build a Jacob’s Ladder, the popular kinetic illusion toy. Using a variety of tools and materials, you can create your own version of this popular folk toy that is rumored to have been found in King Tut’s tomb! 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.

Join Visiting Artist Angie Terrell from Fish Flower Press, for a hands-on exploration of the letterpress printing process. Using her vintage presses, you’ll create your own letterpress print and learn about the history of letterpress printing which dates back to the mid-15th century. About Angie Terrell Angie Terrell is a printmaker and letterpress conservationist. She is currently working on a series focused on fortune telling. She spends summers at art events using her homemade presses to teach people of all…

Step right up and design your own version of a miniature golf hole in The Shop. Using available tools and materials, you can design and build a hole that will test the putting skills of even the most confident mini golf champion. 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.

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.

Visit The Shop to create a clever journal to log what you see and experience in nature. Using available tools and materials, you can create a journal inspired by nature and designed to capture notes and sketches of what you see, hear and touch. 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.

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:

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:

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:

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.

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.

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…