Calendar of Events

Once again, The Discovery is participating in the annual Midtown Art Walk. Enjoy free admission from 4:00 to 8:00pm and the opportunity to explore the entire museum including the newest addition, Inside Out: an Anatomy Experience, and the featured exhibition, Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants, on exhibit through September 5th. For complete details on this year’s Midtown Art Walk, please visit renomidtownartwalk.com.

Don’t miss this final chance to see National Geographic’s Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants at The Discovery. The exhibition officially closes to the public at 5:00pm on Monday, September 5th!

On Sunday, October 2nd from 10:00am to 12:00pm, The Discovery is offering exclusive admission to families with children on the Autism Spectrum and with sensory processing disorders. This exclusive event provides an opportunity to enjoy sensory-friendly time at the museum and allows parents to network with one another. Discover Your Way visitors are welcome to stay and play when the museum opens to the general public at noon. For more information about Discover Your Way, please contact Catherine Van Dellen at…

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, October 3 in recognition of Washoe Country School District’s fall break. Be sure to check the calendar of events to find out what’s happening at the museum throughout the break.

Leave the kids at home and journey to the museum store at The Discovery for kid-free holiday shopping. You’ll enjoy discounts on everything in the store and complimentary wine, snacks, and gift wrapping. Members receive 20% off, and nonmembers get a 10% discount, on their entire purchase. And, no sales tax! Your purchase in the museum store supports The Discovery’s mission to create interest and engagement in science in our community. Thank you!

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, October 2, 2017 for Washoe County School District’s fall break, September 30 through October 8, 2017. Be sure to check out the museum’s calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum during fall break..

The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Veterans Day, Monday, November 12, 2018. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out everything that’s happening at the museum.

Need some extra time to shop the Museum Store—maybe while the kids are at school? Take advantage of extended Museum Store hours and finish out your holiday shopping with Reno’s best selection of the smartest toys, games, gadgets, apparel, puzzles, science kits, and more! Members and nonmembers will get 20% off their entire purchase during these special hours! Complimentary gift wrapping also available. Enter to win a Plasma Car! Spend $100 or more in the Museum Store during extended hours…