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Special Hours: Open Monday
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on the Mondays during Washoe County School District’s winter break. That’s even more days to discover! Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening throughout the entire three weeks of winter break—December 21, 2018 through January 13, 2019!
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Memorial Day: Museum Open
From Memorial Day, May 27, 2019 though Labor Day, September 2, 2019, The Discovery adds Monday to the days of the week the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
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Summer Hours: Open Mondays
From Memorial Day, May 27, 2019 though Labor Day, September 2, 2019, The Discovery adds Monday to the days of the week the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
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Museum Store Holiday Sale
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! 30% off everything in the Museum Store from 7:00am to Noon 20% off everything in the Museum Store from Noon to 5:00pm Holiday sale discounts available to museum members and nonmembers. Valid on Museum Store merchandise only. Excludes clearance items. May not be combined…
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Museum Store Holiday Sale
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! 30% off everything in the Museum Store from 7:00am to Noon 20% off everything in the Museum Store from Noon to 5:00pm Holiday sale discounts available to museum members and nonmembers. Valid on Museum Store merchandise only. Excludes clearance items. May not be combined…
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4th of July: Museum Open
The Discovery will be open 12:00 to 5:00pm on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 2021. To see what’s happening at the museum check out the complete calendar of events!
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10th Annual Halloween Trick or Treat
Head to The Discovery for a hauntingly good time at the 10th annual Halloween Trick or Treat. Visit the museum in costume and trick-or-treat from gallery to gallery. There’ll be spooky decorations and delicious treats for all of the friendly or scary ghosts, ghouls and goblins who dare to attend. Advance tickets are required! A note about costumes: For the safety of all visitors, costumes with weapons of any kind are not allowed. Masks Required! Masks are required for all Trick…
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Museum Store Holiday Sale
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!
Find out more »
Special Hours: Open Monday
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.
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Christmas Eve: Museum Open
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 2:00pm on Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24, 2021. To see what’s happening at the museum, check out our calendar of events. Please note, the museum will be closed to the public on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021. The Discovery will reopen at 12:00pm on Sunday, December 26, 2021.
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New Year’s Eve: Museum Open
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.
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Special Hours: Open Monday
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..
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Museum Store Holiday Sale
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!
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Christmas Eve: Reduced Hours
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.
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Special Hours: Open Monday
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, December 26, 2022 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.
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New Year’s Eve: Reduced Hours
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.
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New Year’s Day: Museum Open
The Discovery will be open 12:00 to 5:00pm on New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1, 2023. 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.
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Special Hours: Open Monday
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.
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Special Hours: Christmas Eve
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.
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Special Hours: New Year’s Eve
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.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Museum Open
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024. Be sure to check out the museum’s calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum.
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President’s Day: Museum Open
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on President’s Day, Monday, February 19, 2024. For more information about what’s happening at the museum, check out the calendar of events or explore exhibitions.
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