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Museum Closed: Special Event
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Discovery will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 7 and Friday, November 8, 2024 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, 2024.
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Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 9:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
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Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 9:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 9:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
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Thanksgiving Day: Museum Closed
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Discovery will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024 so our staff and volunteers can spend Thanksgiving Day with family. The museum will reopen and resume normal hours on Friday, November 29 at 10:00am.
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Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 9:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 9:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 9:00 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
One event on January 1, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »
Special Hours: Open Monday
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, December 23 and Monday, December 30, 2024 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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Christmas Day: Museum Closed
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Discovery will be closed on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, 2024. The museum will reopen and resume normal hours on Thursday, December 26 at 10:00am.
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Special Hours: Open Monday
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, December 23 and Monday, December 30, 2024 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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Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 25, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
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New Year’s Day: Museum Open
Reno, NV 89501 United States
The Discovery will be open 10:00am to 8:00pm on New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1, 2025. 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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$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 25, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 25, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
Find out more »
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 25, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until June 25, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Join us here at The Discovery every Wednesday for a special morning just for young learners ages 5 and under. Hear stories, climb the clouds, create art, and enjoy the entire museum for a full hour before it opens to everyone! Please note: Admission during Small Wonder Wednesday is limited to families with children ages 5 and under only. Visitors with children age 6 and older can visit the museum beginning at 10:00am. Presented with support from:
Find out more »
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until June 25, 2025
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Every Wednesday, beginning at 4:00pm, museum admission is just $5 per person! And best of all, the museum stays open until 8:00pm so there’s plenty of time to explore! Members and children under age 1 are always free.
Find out more »