Calendar of Events

Make your family’s annual flu vaccinations a fun event at The Discovery! Flu vaccines will be available at low or no-cost for children and adults who qualify. Flu vaccines will be administered by Washoe County Health District on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. If you have health insurance, Medicaid, or Nevada Checkup, please have your insurance card with you. All children who get a flu shot, and one adult per family, will be given free admission…

The Discovery will close at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 26 to prepare for the museum’s 9th Annual Halloween Trick or Treat. The museum will reopen at 12:00pm on Sunday, October 27 and resume normal hours.

Head to The Discovery for a hauntingly good time at the 9th 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. Note: For the safety of all visitors, costumes with weapons of any kind are not allowed. Teal Pumpkin Project The Discovery’s annual Halloween Trick or Treat event takes part in…

The Discovery will be closed to the public on Friday, November 8, 2019 to prepare for Chemistry of the Cocktail, the museum’s annual fundraising event. The museum will reopen at 10:00am and resume normal operating hours on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Join us for the 8th annual Chemistry of the Cocktail — The Discovery’s premier fundraising event. Come as a flapper, gangster, silent film star, or come as you are and explore 1920s-style libations, enjoy delectable fare from local culinary purveyors, and provide support for the museum’s mission in our community. Classic Cocktails Sample expertly crafted 1920s-era ”giggle water” like the Sidecar, Manhattan, a classic Gin & Tonic, and more! Sommelier 101 Begin your journey toward becoming a distinguished sommelier when…