Calendar of Events
Past Events
Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 27, 2023
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
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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 27, 2023
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 »Snowflake String Art
One event on January 11, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on January 14, 2023 at 10:30 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create the perfect decoration for winter. Using hammers and nails, you can create a winter-inspired shape to trace with festive winter string. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! 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 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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 »Snowflake String Art
One event on January 11, 2023 at 4:00 pm
One event on January 14, 2023 at 10:30 am
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Shop to create the perfect decoration for winter. Using hammers and nails, you can create a winter-inspired shape to trace with festive winter string. Best of all, what you make is yours to take home! 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 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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
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 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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 27, 2023
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
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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 27, 2023
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 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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 10:00 am on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until January 22, 2023
One event on December 26, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on January 2, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on January 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
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 from 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: 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 »Small Wonder Wednesday
An event every week that begins at 9:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 27, 2023
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 27, 2023
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 »DIY Animal Habitats
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Using a variety of tools and materials in The Shop, you can create a habitat model for your favorite animal. Where would your animal sleep? Where would it hang out? What would it want to eat? Design and build the ideal habitat for the species of your choice. What you make 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…
Find out more »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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