Calendar of Events

Get under the hood at The Discovery! Motor on down to The Discovery for a day filled with hands-on automotive themed activities for car enthusiasts of every age. Join experts from NAPA AutoCare Centers to explore the inner workings of automobiles and the systems that make them go, turn and stop. Here are some of the exciting things happening on this special day:

The Discovery will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 to allow for our staff members to participate in an all-staff meeting and prepare for the busy summer months ahead. The Discovery will resume normal hours on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Please check our calendar of events for exciting things coming up here at The Discovery.

Drive in, sit back, and enjoy a science blockbuster on the BIG screen. At this Science Distilled event, explore the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet while also saving our oceans. Location: West Wind El Rancho Drive-In Theater, 555 El Rancho Drive, Sparks Times: Gate opens at 7:30pm, film begins at 8:00pm

The Force is strong with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day at The Discovery when you explore a variety of activities inspired by the famed movie franchise. As the ageless and wise Yoda once said, “Do. Or do not. There is no try.”

The Force is strong with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day at The Discovery when you explore a variety of activities inspired by the famed movie franchise. As the ageless and wise Yoda once said, “Do. Or do not. There is no try.”

The Discovery is excited to partner with the University of Nevada, Reno to celebrate the end of an exciting First Nevada Robotics season! At this free event, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the K-12 Robotics Center (Southside School Building) and connect with other community STEM groups! There will also be demos, giveaways, and snacks. No pre-registration is necessary.

The Discovery is pleased to welcome you to Above and Beyond — The Ultimate Interactive Flight Exhibition, our newest featured exhibition. Above & Beyond is designed to ignite a passion for humankind’s greatest adventure: our journey of flight in the air and space. In doing so, it honors past innovations in flight, while looking ahead to what’s next and demonstrating the impact of aerospace breakthroughs in our everyday lives. Through immersive simulations, interactive design challenges, iconic historical touchstones, visionary concepts…

The Discovery is pleased to welcome you to Above and Beyond — The Ultimate Interactive Flight Exhibition, our newest featured exhibition. Above & Beyond is designed to ignite a passion for humankind’s greatest adventure: our journey of flight in the air and space. In doing so, it honors past innovations in flight, while looking ahead to what’s next and demonstrating the impact of aerospace breakthroughs in our everyday lives. Through immersive simulations, interactive design challenges, iconic historical touchstones, visionary concepts…

Play is more than freeze-tag and sidewalk chalk. Play has been proven to drive deep, meaningful learning outcomes, but we’re just not playing enough. The Discovery’s celebration of the International Day of Play invites you to explore how central play is to every human’s development and well-being. Join us, along with a long list of community partners, to celebrate the power of play through hands-on activities, physical challenges, and ample amounts of fun!

Celebrate Gerard’s 3rd birthday with us here at The Discovery! We’re celebrating the third anniversary of the installation of the museum’s Allosaurus cast with a day filled with dinosaur themed activities for all ages.

A Violin Serenade is an enchanting, family-friendly musical experience. Leading the show are internationally renowned Juliette Leong and profoundly talented Ethan Mao—both award-winning violinists and members of the Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. In this captivating event, audiences of all ages will enjoy an interactive and dynamic program that blends classical favorites with modern pop tunes, creating the perfect introduction to the violin’s versatility. Between pieces, the musicians will invite children to participate in a show-and-tell session and give them a…

A Violin Serenade is an enchanting, family-friendly musical experience. Leading the show are internationally renowned Juliette Leong and profoundly talented Ethan Mao—both award-winning violinists and members of the Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. In this captivating event, audiences of all ages will enjoy an interactive and dynamic program that blends classical favorites with modern pop tunes, creating the perfect introduction to the violin’s versatility. Between pieces, the musicians will invite children to participate in a show-and-tell session and give them a…

In honor of Harry Potter’s birthday, you’re invited to Wizardly Weekend here at The Discovery! Through a variety of hands-on activities, you can explore aspects of the book and film series… create your own wand, design your magical robe, craft a wizard’s hat, and much more! Both Wizards and Muggles are encouraged to attend!

In honor of Harry Potter’s birthday, you’re invited to Wizardly Weekend here at The Discovery! Through a variety of hands-on activities, you can explore aspects of the book and film series… create your own wand, design your magical robe, craft a wizard’s hat, and much more! Both Wizards and Muggles are encouraged to attend!

In response to WCSD’s school closure and the challenges our community is facing due to the Hawk Fire, The Discovery is offering $5 admission for everyone on Monday, August 24, 2026. We invite you to visit the museum and enjoy a much-needed break from the challenges our community is facing!

Due to the continued challenges created by the Hawk Fire and WCSD’s cancelation of classes, The Discovery will again offer $5 museum admission to everyone in our community on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. We invite you to visit the museum and enjoy a much-needed break from the challenges our community is facing!

Unleash the ooze! A hands‑on celebration where science gets delightfully messy. The inaugural Biggest Little Mess Fest is The Discovery’s hands-on celebration of messy exploration and creativity where people of all ages are encouraged to squish, splash, and explore without worrying about making a mess. Through STEM-rich activities, Mess Fest transforms curiosity into joyful learning and gives attendees permission to learn by getting messy!

Be part of the revolution! The Discovery is counting down to World Space Week, an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to space exploration. Visit the museum October 5-10 to get hands-on with rockets, satellites, and the future of space exploration through a variety of activities designed to inspire the next generation of astronauts and aerospace engineers!

Be part of the revolution! The Discovery is counting down to World Space Week, an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to space exploration. Visit the museum October 5-10 to get hands-on with rockets, satellites, and the future of space exploration through a variety of activities designed to inspire the next generation of astronauts and aerospace engineers!

Be part of the revolution! The Discovery is counting down to World Space Week, an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to space exploration. Visit the museum October 5-10 to get hands-on with rockets, satellites, and the future of space exploration through a variety of activities designed to inspire the next generation of astronauts and aerospace engineers!

Be part of the revolution! The Discovery is counting down to World Space Week, an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to space exploration. Visit the museum October 5-10 to get hands-on with rockets, satellites, and the future of space exploration through a variety of activities designed to inspire the next generation of astronauts and aerospace engineers!

Be part of the revolution! The Discovery is counting down to World Space Week, an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to space exploration. Visit the museum October 5-10 to get hands-on with rockets, satellites, and the future of space exploration through a variety of activities designed to inspire the next generation of astronauts and aerospace engineers!

Be part of the revolution! The Discovery is counting down to World Space Week, an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to space exploration. Visit the museum October 5-10 to get hands-on with rockets, satellites, and the future of space exploration through a variety of activities designed to inspire the next generation of astronauts and aerospace engineers!

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at The Discovery’s 15th 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 the friendly or scary ghosts, ghouls and goblins who dare to attend. Please bring your own bag for this event. A note about costumes: For the safety of all visitors, costumes with masks or weapons of any kind are not allowed. Costumes with face…