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Pine Cone Owls
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to craft a whimsical owl out of a pine cone. Using assorted craft supplies, you can create an owl that is as funny or fantastic as you can imagine. 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 »$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Starting at 4:00pm every Wednesday, admission to The Discovery 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 »Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 3:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 3:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 3:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »Pine Cone Owls
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to craft a whimsical owl out of a pine cone. Using assorted craft supplies, you can create an owl that is as funny or fantastic as you can imagine. 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 »Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 3:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »Open Build: Plastics
One event on November 13, 2022 at 12:30 pm
One event on February 5, 2023 at 12:30 pm
One event on March 5, 2023 at 12:30 pm
One event on April 9, 2023 at 12:30 pm
One event on May 28, 2023 at 12:30 pm
One event on August 12, 2023 at 10:30 am
One event on August 13, 2023 at 12:30 pm
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 plastics. 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 »Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 3:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 3:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
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.
Find out more »$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Starting at 4:00pm every Wednesday, admission to The Discovery 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 »Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 3:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »Science Distilled: Weird, Wild Creatures
Reno, NV 89501 United States
From the mythical Jackalope, to endangered pupfish, to inverted sea anemones found only in Antarctica, the world is filled with creatures yet to be understood. Join us for a lively discussion with three panelists who bring unique perspectives on the rigors of scientific research and how to tell the stories of the animals being studied so that even a mildly science-curious person can understand and engage with the discoveries. During intermission, attendees at this Science Distilled event are welcome to…
Find out more »Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 3:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 3:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »Dinner Roll Launcher
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Turn a Thanksgiving staple into a carefully guided projectile in The Shop! Using a variety of materials and a heaping helping of creativity, you can create a catapult that will send a dinner roll hurtling through the air. Have fun, but please remember to use good table manners. 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 »Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 3:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »Open Build: Cardboard
One event on November 20, 2022 at 12:30 pm
One event on January 15, 2023 at 12:30 pm
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 »Daily Feedings & Presentations
An event every week that begins at 3:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until November 30, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
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.
Find out more »Daily Feedings & Presentations
Reno, NV 89501 United States
What does a sloth eat? What does a snake’s skin feel like? Find answers to these questions and more during live animal feedings and presentations—part of Survival of the Slowest, The Discovery’s current featured exhibition. Join animal care experts to get up close and personal with some of the animals in the exhibition and see them enjoy their favorite meals and snacks. See the schedules below for each day’s feedings and presentations.
Find out more »$5 Admission After 4:00pm
An event every week that begins at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 28, 2022
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Starting at 4:00pm every Wednesday, admission to The Discovery 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 »Family Game Night
One event on November 25, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on November 26, 2022 at 10:30 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Put your do-it-yourself skills to work in The Shop when you use real tools and materials to create a fun game to play with family and friends. 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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