Calendar of Events

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, December 20, 2021 for Washoe County School District’s winter break. Be sure to check out the museum’s calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum during winter break.

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, 2021. Round out the year with science exploration and fun at The Discovery! To see what’s happening at the museum, check out our calendar of events.

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, October 3, 2022 for Washoe County School District’s fall break, October 1-8, 2022. Be sure to check out the museum’s calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum during fall break..

Skip the Black Friday madness and make plans to shop the Museum Store holiday sale at The Discovery where you’ll find Reno’s best selection of the smartest toys, games, gadgets, apparel, puzzles, science kits, and more!

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 2:00pm on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2022. The museum will be closed on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25 and reopen at 10:00am on Monday, December 26, 2022.

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 2:00pm on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2022. The museum will resume normal hours on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, January 2, 2023 during Washoe County School District’s winter break. Be sure to check out the museum’s calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum during winter break.

The Disovery will be open 10:00am to 2:00pm on Sunday, December 24, 2023. We’re closing early to give our staff time to prepare to spend the holiday with friends and family. The museum will reopen and resume normal hours on Tuesday, December 26.

The Disovery will be open 10:00am to 2:00pm on Sunday, December 31, 2023. We’re closing early to give our staff time to prepare to ring in the new year with friends and family. The museum will reopen and resume normal hours on Monday, January 1, 2024.

Happy Nevada Day! The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Friday, October 25, 2024. Be sure to check out the museum’s calendar of events to find out what’s happening at the museum.

Save BIG in the Museum Store at The Discovery on Black Friday. You’ll find the largest selection of the smartest toys, gadgets, games, apparel, puzzles, science kits, and a whole lot more!

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 8:00pm on New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1, 2025. Start off the new year with science exploration and fun at The Discovery! To see what’s happening at the museum, check out our calendar of events.

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum.

The Discovery will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025 so our staff and volunteers can spend Thanksgiving Day with family. The museum will reopen and resume normal hours on Friday, November 28 at 10:00am.

The Discovery’s hours on Sunday, December 14, 2025 will be 12:00 to 5:00pm to accommodate a private event at the museum. The Discovery will resume normal hours on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Please check our calendar of events for additional holiday hours and activities.

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Mondays (12/22, 12/29, 1/5) during Washoe County School District’s winter break. Be sure to check out the museum’s calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum during winter break.

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 4:00pm (9:00am for Small Wonder Wednesday) on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The museum will resume normal hours on Friday, December 26, 2025. Please check our calendar of events for additional holiday hours and activities.

The Discovery will be closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025. The museum will reopen and resume normal hours on Friday, December 26 at 10:00am.

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Mondays (12/22, 12/29, 1/5) during Washoe County School District’s winter break. Be sure to check out the museum’s calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum during winter break.

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 4:00pm on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The museum will resume normal hours on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Please check our calendar of events for additional holiday hours and activities.

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Mondays (12/22, 12/29, 1/5) during Washoe County School District’s winter break. Be sure to check out the museum’s calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum during winter break.

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2026. Be sure to check out the museum’s calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum.