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![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until September 9, 2024
Reno, NV 89501 United States
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Open Build: Recycled Materials](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Open_Build-Recycled_Materials-580x400-1.jpg)
Open Build: Recycled Materials
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of a variety of recycled materials. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Modeling Clay Creations](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Clay_Creations-580x400-1.jpg)
Open Build: Clay
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Modeling clay is a great way to start a project. It’s easily malleable consistency makes it easy to use (and reuse) for creating a prototype for nearly any project. Visit The Shop to try your hand at using modeling clay to design nearly anything you can imagine. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help…
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
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 »![Small Wonder Wednesday: Play-Doh](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Small_Wonder_Wednesday-Play-Doh-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday: Play-Doh
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Using Play-Doh, young learners will create structures and shapes, fostering creativity and fine motor skills. Get ready to poke, squeeze, pull, chop, shred, cut, roll and squash! Please note: This activity is offered as part of The Discovery’s Small Wonder Wednesday program and is limited to attendees ages 5 and under.
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Open Build: Wood
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of wood. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![$5 Admission after 4:00pm every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
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 »![Open Build: Fabric](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Open_Build-Fabric-580x400-1.jpg)
Open Build: Fabric
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools like a sewing machine, hot glue and fabric glue to create nearly anything you can imagine out of fabric. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
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Open Build: Cardboard
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Hands-on gets serious in The Shop! In this material-specific session of Open Build, you’ll use real tools to build nearly anything you can imagine out of cardboard. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Wooden Belt Buckles](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Wooden_Belt_Buckle-580x400-1.jpg)
Wooden Belt Buckles
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Get ready for the rodeo with a wooden belt buckle you create in the The Shop! Use real tools and a variety of materials to design, build and decorate a rustic, rodeo themed belt buckle. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![3D Printing Week at The Discovery in Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3D_Printing_Weekend-580x400-1.jpg)
3D Printing
One event on June 30, 2024 at 12:30 pm
One event on July 3, 2024 at 4:30 pm
One event on July 6, 2024 at 10:30 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »![Wooden Belt Buckles](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Wooden_Belt_Buckle-580x400-1.jpg)
Wooden Belt Buckles
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Get ready for the rodeo with a wooden belt buckle you create in the The Shop! Use real tools and a variety of materials to design, build and decorate a rustic, rodeo themed belt buckle. Best of all, what you create is yours to keep! Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until September 9, 2024
Reno, NV 89501 United States
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
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 every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
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 »![3D Printing Week at The Discovery in Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3D_Printing_Weekend-580x400-1.jpg)
3D Printing
Reno, NV 89501 United States
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »![3D Printing Week at The Discovery in Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/3D_Printing_Weekend-580x400-1.jpg)
3D Printing
Reno, NV 89501 United States
3D printing technology is changing the fields of design and manufacturing at a rapid rate. Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to witness the layer-by-layer creation of various objects, learn about the materials and technologies involved, and understand the applications and implications of 3D printing across industries like healthcare, engineering, and art.
Find out more »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until September 9, 2024
Reno, NV 89501 United States
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »![Small Wonder Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Small_Wonder_Wednesday_2023-580x400-1.jpg)
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
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 every Wednesday](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5_Dollars_After_4pm-580x400-1.png)
$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 18, 2024
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 »![Do-It-Yourself Sun Catcher](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sun_Catcher-580x400-1.jpg)
Do-It-Yourself Sun Catcher
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a beautiful and functional device to harness the power of the sun. Using wax paper, tissue paper, and a variety of other materials, you can create a sun catcher that looks like stained glass. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Gills Club at The Discovery in Reno, NV](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Gills_Club_Sharks-580x400-1.jpg)
The Gills Club Shark Exploration
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Get ready to explore sharks, nature and the environment in this special program designed to inspire a passion for marine biology in young girls. Presented in partnership with the Gills Club, girls will participate in a variety of hands-on activities lead by Gills Club scientist Maggie McClain. Participants will explore the anatomy of preserved sharks, including understanding how shark vertebrae are an indicator their age. Participants in the grades 6-7 session will also get to perform a necropsy to further…
Find out more »![Do-It-Yourself Sun Catcher](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sun_Catcher-580x400-1.jpg)
Do-It-Yourself Sun Catcher
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create a beautiful and functional device to harness the power of the sun. Using wax paper, tissue paper, and a variety of other materials, you can create a sun catcher that looks like stained glass. Please note: The Shop offers access to real tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young tinkerers use the tools and materials safely in this space.
Find out more »![Summer hours at The Discovery in downtown Reno, Nevada](https://nvdm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Summer_Hours-580x400-1.jpg)
Summer Hours: Open Mondays
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Monday, repeating until September 9, 2024
Reno, NV 89501 United States
From Memorial Day, May 27 though Labor Day, September 2, 2024, The Discovery adds Monday to the days the museum is open to the public. That’s seven days a week you can build, invent, explore and have fun! We hope to see you here. Be sure to check out the calendar of events to find out what’s happening all summer long!
Find out more »