Calendar of Events

Want to know what it’s like to catch a trophy rainbow trout in Argentina, or a giant peacock bass in Colombia? How about taking a wild river boat ride in the middle of the night in a Colombian jungle to get to some of the most insane fishing you have ever seen? Find out answers to these questions, and more, from Denis Isbister, host of “Wild Fish, Wild Places” on the World Fishing Network. Denis will be showing clips from his…

Tortoises come in many sizes and from many different locations around the globe. Herpetology expert, Dave Boland, will introduce you to a variety of animals from the tortoise world and explain how their very special physiology makes them uniquely adapted for their environment. Presented with support from the Meyer family and

Join Dr. Zeb Hogan, University of Nevada, Reno professor, National Geographic Explorer, and host of Nat Geo WILD’s “Monster Fish” for a narrated screening of the episode entitled “Shark Eating Goliath” from season six of his acclaimed television show. Dr. Hogan will introduce the episode by discussing the location and species being studied. After the episode screening, he will be available to answer questions, sign autographs and take photos. Don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes with the…

Join Dr. Zeb Hogan, University of Nevada, Reno professor, National Geographic Explorer, and host of Nat Geo WILD’s Monster Fish for a narrated screening of the episode entitled “Vampire Fish” from season six of his acclaimed television show. Dr. Hogan will introduce the episode by discussing the location and species being studied. After the episode screening, he will be available to answer questions, sign autographs and take photos. Don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes with the scientist himself!

Herpetology expert, Dave Boland, is making a return visit to The Discovery. And this time he’s bringing some of his slithery friends. Get up close and personal with a variety of snakes and find out why many species are not really not as threatening as people think. Presented with support from Bill Pearce Motors and the Meyer family.

Mark Hausner is an Assistant Research Professor with the Desert Research Institute, or DRI. Mark will be visiting The Discovery to share information with museum visitors about his research on Devils Hole pupfish in a very high-profile location here in Nevada. In conjunction with the live pupfish on display as part of the Monster Fish exhibition, Mark will share information about how these fish became endangered and what makes them so unique.

Join Dr. Zeb Hogan, University of Nevada, Reno professor, National Geographic Explorer, and host of Nat Geo WILD’s “Monster Fish” for a narrated screening of the episode entitled “Giant Killer Catfish” from season six of his acclaimed television show. Dr. Hogan will introduce the episode by discussing the location and species being studied. After the episode screening, he will be available to answer questions, sign autographs and take photos. Don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes with the scientist…

Join Dr. Zeb Hogan, University of Nevada, Reno professor, National Geographic Explorer, and host of Nat Geo WILD’s “Monster Fish” for a narrated screening of the episode entitled “400 lb. Super Stinger” from season six of his acclaimed television show. Dr. Hogan will introduce the episode by discussing the location and species being studied. After the episode screening, he will be available to answer questions, sign autographs and take photos. Don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes with the…

Join students from the University of Nevada, Reno College of Science Molecular Microbiology & Immunology program to view the results of a unique project where a variety of cultures were mimicked for study using ordinary soap. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about germs and create your own using Play-Doh.

Bighorn sheep live throughout our state, including the mountains that border Reno and Sparks to the east. Representatives from the Wild Sheep Foundation will visit The Discovery to help you learn about this majestic animal and it’s adaptations, and explain the conservation efforts have led Nevada to have more sheep than any other in the U.S. with the exception of Alaska.

Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to interact with Dr. William Torch, MD, MS, child and adult neurologist and accomplished inventor. Dr. Torch will share the story of his amazing Eye-Com invention. His passion for the sick and injured spurred the idea for Eye-Com which resulted in an invention that will one day be integrated across techlogical platforms and a variety of industries.

Do you wish your room was bigger? Do you wish you didn’t have to share a bathroom? What about turning your parents’ bedroom into a KIDS-ONLY water park!? Visit The Shop to try your hand at designing, drawing, and building and discover the world of architecture. This event is part of National Architecture Week, a celebration of architecture in our community organized by the Northern Nevada chapter of the American Institute of Architects.