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Exhibition Opening: Mind Matters
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Discovery is pleased to welcome you to explore our newest featured exhibition, Mental Health: Mind Matters. This award-winning exhibition uses unique hands-on interactives and immersive multimedia activities to give visitors of all ages a memorable, impactful experience exploring mental health and its prevalence and impact in society. It will also provide a safe space to have important conversations about a subject that some see as taboo. Mental Health: Mind Matters will be on exhibit through Sunday, September 8, 2024.…
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Car Care Day at The Discovery
Reno, NV 89501 United States
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:
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12th Annual Leprechaun Race
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Can you outrun a leprechaun? Find out at the 12th Annual Leprechaun Race on Sunday, March 17, 2024. This family-friendly 5K run/walk starts and finishes at The Discovery and will take you on a tour through the streets of the Midtown and Wells Avenue neighborhoods. Don’t despair if the leprechaun beats you to the finish. For every runner, jogger or walker the leprechaun passes, the pot of gold grows in size. Who will benefit from the increased pot of gold?……
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Portable Planetarium Shows
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Tour the stars in The Discovery’s portable planetarium! Join a member of the museum’s education team for guided shows featuring solar exploration, a journey to Mars, and a trip to our moon. Shows are first come, first served. Showtimes: 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm and 6:30pm. Tickets: Sign up upon arrival at the museum. Capacity is limited to 35 people per show.
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Portable Planetarium Shows
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Tour the stars in The Discovery’s portable planetarium! Join a member of the museum’s education team for guided shows featuring solar exploration, a journey to Mars, and a trip to our moon. Shows are first come, first served. Showtimes: 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm and 6:30pm. Tickets: Sign up upon arrival at the museum. Capacity is limited to 35 people per show.
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2024 Astro-Poetry Contest Reading & Awards
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join Tahoe Star Tours and Reno Poet Laureate James Ziegler for the reading and awards presentation for this year’s winners of the Astro-Poetry Contest. Awards will be presented to the winners in three divisions: kindergarten – 2nd grade, 3rd – 6th grades, and 7th – 12th grades. The first place winner in each category will receive a Celestron telescope. For more information about the Astro-Poetry Contest, please e-mail tony@tahoestartours.com.
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Social Science: Goes Mental (Health)
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Tickets for this event are sold out. No tickets available at the door. Free your mind by learning how it works. Explore psychedelic therapy, hold a human brain in your hands, feel a rush of endorphins, manifest your worries in a doll, experience the Mental Health: Mind Matters exhibition, and more. It’s gonna be a trip! Labs, lectures and experiences at this Social Science will include: Brains! Take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hold a human brain in your hands and discuss…
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Science Circus with Rhys Thomas
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Come one, come all! The incomparable Rhys Thomas and his Science Circus is coming to The Discovery for one weekend only. Rhys’ fun-filled performances teach Newtonian physics using a rare blend of science, comedy and circus arts. Attendees will learn surprising things about gravity, gyroscopic stability, centripetal force, center of balance, and inertia. Rhys adds the force of levity to his performances which is what Science Circus is all about! Advance Tickets Required Seating is limited. Please use the buttons…
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Science Circus with Rhys Thomas
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Come one, come all! The incomparable Rhys Thomas and his Science Circus is coming to The Discovery for one weekend only. Rhys’ fun-filled performances teach Newtonian physics using a rare blend of science, comedy and circus arts. Attendees will learn surprising things about gravity, gyroscopic stability, centripetal force, center of balance, and inertia. Rhys adds the force of levity to his performances which is what Science Circus is all about! Advance Tickets Required Seating is limited. Please use the buttons…
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TMCC Day at The Discovery
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 25, 2024
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Saturday in May is TMCC Day at The Discovery! Students, faculty and staff with a TMCC ID, and members of their household, get FREE museum admission all day. For additional information, please contact the Counseling Center at 775-672-7060 or counseling@tmcc.edu. Funding for free admission provided by TMCC.
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May The 4th Be With You
Reno, NV 89501 United States
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.” Design a Zen Garden Visit Art Alcove to practice the principles of simplicity, balance and tranquility when you try your hand at the meditative art of Zen gardening. Build a Lightsaber Win the battle against the dark side…
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May The 4th Be With You
Reno, NV 89501 United States
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.” Design a Zen Garden Visit Art Alcove to practice the principles of simplicity, balance and tranquility when you try your hand at the meditative art of Zen gardening. Build a Lightsaber Win the battle against the dark side…
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TMCC Day at The Discovery
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 25, 2024
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Saturday in May is TMCC Day at The Discovery! Students, faculty and staff with a TMCC ID, and members of their household, get FREE museum admission all day. For additional information, please contact the Counseling Center at 775-672-7060 or counseling@tmcc.edu. Funding for free admission provided by TMCC.
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Dine for The Discovery
Enjoy delicious fare from any of Local Food Group’s six restaurants in Reno, Sparks, Carson City and Gardnerville on Thursday, May 16, 2024 and support The Discovery at the same time. On this special day, Local Food Group is donating a portion of the proceeds from all food and drink sales to The Discovery in support of the museum’s mission to inspire by being the place to experience science. Click the logos below to learn more about Local Food Group’s collection…
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TMCC Day at The Discovery
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 25, 2024
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Saturday in May is TMCC Day at The Discovery! Students, faculty and staff with a TMCC ID, and members of their household, get FREE museum admission all day. For additional information, please contact the Counseling Center at 775-672-7060 or counseling@tmcc.edu. Funding for free admission provided by TMCC.
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Mental Health Expo
Reno, NV 89501 United States
In recognition of national Mental Health Awareness Month, and in conjunction with the museum’s current featured exhibition, The Discovery is pleased to welcome you to our Mental Health Expo, a two-day event showcasing the organizations and resources in our community focused on mental wellness. We invite you to explore the entire museum, including the Mental Health: Mind Matters exhibition, and connect with the mental wellness resources available in Northern Nevada. Participating organizations and experts: Arts for All Nevada, author Tom…
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Mental Health Expo
Reno, NV 89501 United States
In recognition of national Mental Health Awareness Month, and in conjunction with the museum’s current featured exhibition, The Discovery is pleased to welcome you to our Mental Health Expo, a two-day event showcasing the organizations and resources in our community focused on mental wellness. We invite you to explore the entire museum, including the Mental Health: Mind Matters exhibition, and connect with the mental wellness resources available in Northern Nevada. Participating organizations and experts: Arts for All Nevada, author Tom…
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TMCC Day at The Discovery
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until May 25, 2024
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Saturday in May is TMCC Day at The Discovery! Students, faculty and staff with a TMCC ID, and members of their household, get FREE museum admission all day. For additional information, please contact the Counseling Center at 775-672-7060 or counseling@tmcc.edu. Funding for free admission provided by TMCC.
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RESCHEDULED: Social Science: In It to Win It!
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Due to a scheduling conflict here at The Discovery we have had to reschedule the Social Science event originally planned for Saturday, June 1 to Saturday, September 7, 2024. The theme and activities for the September event will be the same as we had planned for June. Complete details are available here: https://nvdm.org/event/social-science-in-it-to-win-it/
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Gerard’s 1st Birthday
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Celebrate Gerard’s 1st birthday with us here at The Discovery! We’re marking the one-year anniversary of the installation of the museum’s Allosaurus cast with a weekend filled with dinosaur activities for all ages. Amber Fossil Jewelry Inspired by Jurassic Park, visitors can make replica amber fossil stones that can be worn as jewelry or turned into fridge magnets. Using amber vase stones, coloring pages and other materials, visitors can make these fun keepsakes for themselves or a loved one. Fossil…
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Gerard’s 1st Birthday
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Celebrate Gerard’s 1st birthday with us here at The Discovery! We’re marking the one-year anniversary of the installation of the museum’s Allosaurus cast with a weekend filled with dinosaur activities for all ages. Amber Fossil Jewelry Inspired by Jurassic Park, visitors can make replica amber fossil stones that can be worn as jewelry or turned into fridge magnets. Using amber vase stones, coloring pages and other materials, visitors can make these fun keepsakes for themselves or a loved one. Fossil…
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The Discovery’s Block Party
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Calling all builders and creators! Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just discovering the joy of building, this is the event for you! Join us for a museum-wide weekend of building activities and challenges for all ages and skill levels. It all happens Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21. LEGO® Build Stations Dive into the world of creativity when you visit various build stations located throughout the museum’s atrium. Challenge yourself to build cityscapes, fantasy worlds, vehicles… the possibilities are endless!…
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The Discovery’s Block Party
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Calling all builders and creators! Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just discovering the joy of building, this is the event for you! Join us for a museum-wide weekend of building activities and challenges for all ages and skill levels. It all happens Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21. LEGO® Build Stations Dive into the world of creativity when you visit various build stations located throughout the museum’s atrium. Challenge yourself to build cityscapes, fantasy worlds, vehicles… the possibilities are endless!…
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Classical Music by Kids for All
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join 7-year-old prodigy violinist Juliette Leong, and 12-year-old pianist and composer Alexander Loosley for a unique classical music performance. Performance presented as part of the Artown festival. Juliette is a violinist, artist, mathlete, teacher, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who is enrolled in college courses. She is the top prizewinner of 17 international competitions, including 1st Place at the Reno Chamber Orchestra 2024 Vahe Khochayan Young Artist Competition, 1st Place at the 2024 Reno Pops Solo & Orchestra Concerto Festival, to name…
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